This Homemade Strawberry Lemonade combines fresh strawberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and homemade simple syrup for a naturally vibrant summer drink. Every sip is sweet, tart, and bursting with fresh fruit flavor without the preservatives found in many store-bought lemonades.

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•   1 cup fresh lemon juice
•   1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled)
•   1 cup granulated sugar
•   1 cup waterr (for simply syrup)
•   4 cups waterr (cold, plus more for blending)
•   ice

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

1. Roll the LEMONS on the countertop to help release more juice, then cut them in half and squeeze until you have about 1 CUP OF FRESH LEMON JUICE.
2. In a small saucepan, combine equal parts SUGAR and WATER. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Let the simple syrup cool.
3. Add the STRAWBERRIES and a splash of WATER to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
4. Pour the STRAWBERRY PURÉE, cooled SIMPLE SYRUP, and LEMON JUICE into a large pitcher.
5. Add the remaining COLD WATER and stir well.
6. For a smoother lemonade, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the strawberry seeds.
7. Serve over plenty of ICE and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices if desired.