Strawberry Lemonade

Name: Strawberry Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes about 1.5 litres (6 cups); 6 servings
Ingredients: 300 g (2 cups) hulled strawberries; 200 ml (3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp) fresh lemon juice; 125 g (1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp) granulated sugar; 250 ml (1 cup) hot water; 900 ml (3 3/4 cups) cold water; Ice, for serving

Fresh strawberries soften the sharpness of classic lemonade and give it a bright summer colour.

YieldMakes about 1.5 litres (6 cups); 6 servings

Prep15 minutes

Cook5 minutes

Total20 minutes plus chilling

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Ingredients

300 g (2 cups) hulled strawberries
200 ml (3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp) fresh lemon juice
125 g (1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp) granulated sugar
250 ml (1 cup) hot water
900 ml (3 3/4 cups) cold water
Ice, for serving

Instructions

Blend the strawberries with half the lemon juice until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a jug if a smoother drink is preferred.
Stir the sugar into the hot water until dissolved. Add it to the jug with the remaining lemon juice and cold water.
Chill for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving over ice.