Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe Made Without Refined Sugar.

I love a delicious lemonade. Even more importantly, I love a lemonade that I can make easily time and time again. Regular lemonade is great but when you can add in the taste and flavor of fresh strawberries, why wouldn’t you? Trust me, friends. You’re going to love the refreshing flavor of this homemade Homemade Strawberry Lemonade! Plus, it doesn’t use any refined sugar!

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Even though people tend to think about lemonade as being more of a summer drink, I honestly couldn’t disagree more. To me, lemonade is one of those drinks that should be celebrated all year long. I can assure you that this is one drink that you won’t want to miss out on, and when it’s this simple to make, you literally have no reason to!

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

This delicious strawberry lemonade will have you forgetting about all the other beverage options there are. It’s perfect for a hot summer day, a cool down for fall, or a change of pace from the hot drinks of winter!

Ingredients

Directions

Strawberry Syrup Directions

1. Place strawberries and water in a medium-sized saucepan.

2. Set the saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer until liquid is reduced by about half, 5 minutes.

3. Strain out the strawberries and save the strawberry liquid. (Don’t throw out the strawberries! They can be used in a smoothie or pie.)

Strawberry Lemonade Directions

1. Cut the lemon in half, juice it, and place the juice in a serving glass (it should be about 2 Tablespoons lemon juice).
2. Pour in the strawberry syrup and maple syrup and stir well.
3. Add the lemon halves to the glass, along with a handful of ice cubes, and then top with 1 cup water.

4. Garnish with additional fresh strawberries, if desired, and serve immediately.

Do you like your strawberry lemonade served fresh or frozen?

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Strawberry Lemonade

• Author: A Cultivated Nest

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This homemade strawberry lemonade recipe is so simple and easy to make. It uses fresh strawberries, and is refined sugar free! Plus, it’s delicious!

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Ingredients

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Strawberry Syrup Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 cups of water

Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients (per serving):

• 1 lemon
• 1–2 Tablespoons homemade strawberry syrup (see strawberry syrup ingredients below)
• 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 cup of water
• Fresh strawberries, optional forgarnish

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Instructions

1. Place strawberries and water in a medium-sized saucepan.
2. Set the saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer until liquid is reduced by about half, 5 minutes.
3. Strain out the strawberries and save the strawberry liquid. (Don’t throw out the strawberries! They can be used in a smoothie or pie.)

To make the lemonade:

1. Cut the lemon in half, juice it, and place the juice in a serving glass. (About 2 Tablespoons lemon juice.)
2. Pour in the strawberry syrup and maple syrup and stir well.
3. Add the lemon halves to the glass, along with a handful of ice cubes, and then top with 1 cup water.
4. Garnish with additional fresh strawberries, if desired, and serve immediately.

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