Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
4 cups cold water
Ice cubes, for serving
Lemon slices & strawberry halves, for garnish
Optional: Fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of freshness
Instructions
In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries with 1/4 cup of water. Blend until smooth. If you prefer a smoother lemonade, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
In a large pitcher, pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. A little trick from Nonna—use warm water for this step if you’re having trouble dissolving the sugar quickly!
Add the strawberry puree to the lemon mixture. Pour in the remaining cold water and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar or water.
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the strawberry lemonade, and garnish with lemon slices, strawberry halves, and a sprig of mint.
Sip, relax, and let the flavors of spring refresh your senses.