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Refreshing Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate

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A quick and easy strawberry lemonade concentrate recipe that captures the perfect balance of brightness and sweetness, perfect for summer refreshment.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves
  • Optional: sparkling water for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 cups of fresh strawberries, hull, and quarter them.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves (3-5 minutes).
  3. Add the quartered strawberries and 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the syrup. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes, mashing berries lightly to release juices.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. Optionally strain through a fine mesh sieve for a seed-free concentrate.
  6. Stir in 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  7. Pour concentrate into a clean glass jar or bottle, cool completely, then refrigerate.
  8. To serve, dilute 1 part concentrate with 3-4 parts cold water or sparkling water. Add ice and garnish with fresh mint or lemon slices if desired.

Notes

Use frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain excess liquid before use. Adjust sugar to taste or substitute with honey, agave, or stevia for different sweetness profiles. Straining is optional but recommended for a smoother concentrate. Store in glass containers and refrigerate up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays.

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Keywords: strawberry lemonade, summer drink, homemade concentrate, refreshing beverage, easy recipe, natural sweetener, fresh lemon juice

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