Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade in a cup garnished with a strawberry.

Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade

Sparkling strawberry lemonade is a refreshing summer drink made with fresh strawberries. This easy drink recipe is a little sweet and a little tart.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Keyword 4th of July Recipes, carbonated, classic recipe, drink, homemade lemonade, lemonade, mint, Recipe, simple syrup, sparkling water, strawberry, summer

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings Servings

Calories 202kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 cup lemon juice about 6 lemons
1 to 1 1/2 cups simple syrup recipe follows
1 16 ounce container strawberries, hulled and halved
1 quart sparkling water
ice cubes
mint for garnish

For the Simple Syrup

2 cups sugar
2 cups water

Instructions

To make simple syrup combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to a boil. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
Cool completely.
Roll the lemons back and forth a couple of times on the counter to release the juices. Cut the lemons in half juice into a bowl. Remove any seeds that may have fallen into the juice. You should get about 1 cup of lemon juice.
Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend the strawberries with the 1/2 cup of the simple syrup, until smooth.
Pour lemon juice, strawberry puree, 1/2 cup simple syrup and sparkling water into a pitcher. Add more simple syrup if you want a little more sweetness. Add ice cubes. Chill until ready to drink.
Place more ice cubes in a glass, pour in chilled lemonade, garnish with mint sprig. Enjoy!

Notes

Enjoy!

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