Soaring Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Soaring Strawberry Lemonade is a refreshing, tangy, and a little fizzy homemade drink. It is made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and sparkling water. It’s sweet, colorful, and café-style
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 5–6 large lemons
- ½ cup sugar adjust to taste
- 3 cups cold water divided
- 1 cup sparkling water or soda optional, for fizz
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup optional, natural sweetness
- Plenty of ice cubes optional
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves optional
- A pinch of sea salt enhances brightness
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Puree:
- Blend chopped strawberries with 1 cup of cold water until smooth and bright red.
- Strain if you want a café-style clear texture.
Prepare the Lemon Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, heat sugar with 1 cup of water until melted (do not boil).
- Stir in honey or agave if using and let cool.
Mix Everything Up:
- In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, strawberry puree, and cooled syrup. Stir well.
Add Water and Adjust Taste:
- Pour in 2 cups cold water and mix. Taste — add more water for mildness or extra lemon for tang.
Serve It Cold:
- Fill glasses with ice, pour lemonade, and top with sparkling water for fizz.
- Garnish with lemon slices, strawberries, and mint.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients before mixing for lasting coldness.
- Avoid over-blending strawberries to keep color bright.