Ingredients for Grandpa's Strawberry Lemonade
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Fresh Strawberries
- 4 cups chilled sparkling water
- Ice
- Strawberry
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How to Make Grandpa's Strawberry Lemonade
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the zest of 2 lemons and the juice of 4 lemons to the saucepan. Stir well and remove from heat.
- Let the mixture cool completely. Once cool, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pitcher to remove any solids.
- In a blender, puree 1 pint (approximately 2 cups) of fresh strawberries until smooth.
- Add the pureed strawberries to the lemon syrup in the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, add 4 cups of chilled sparkling water to the pitcher. Stir gently and serve over ice. Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon wedges (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
148g
Fat
0g
Carbs
13g
