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Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade

Name: Strawberry Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups sugar; 4 cups water; 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled; 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel; 1 cup lemon juice (4 to 5 lemons)

52 Ratings

A favorite among kids and adults, there's nothing more refreshing on a hot afternoon than a glass of strawberry lemonade. Try the make-ahead recipe directions to prepare for potlucks and barbecues.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cool:

1 hr

Servings:

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 ½ cups sugar
4 cups water
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 cup lemon juice (4 to 5 lemons)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan combine 1 cup of the sugar and 1 cup of the water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.

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Step 2

In a blender combine remaining 3 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar, and the strawberries; process until smooth. Transfer to a 2-quart pitcher; add cooled syrup, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Fill pitcher with crushed ice. Makes 8, 8-oz. servings.

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Tips

Prepare lemonade but do not add ice. Cover and chill up to 8 hours. Add ice and serve.

Add Vodka

Add 2 cups vodka to the pitcher or 1/4 cup vodka to each serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

166 calories, (0 g saturated fat, 0 g polyunsaturated fat, 0 g monounsaturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 4 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 40 g sugar, 0 g protein.