Strawberry Lemonade Recipe Video

A great summertime treat that is very refreshing. This recipe comes from the Food Network Magazine and uses all fresh ingredients.

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Zest of lemon1 Large, wide strips
 Sugar2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Strawberries2 Cup (32 tbs), chopped
 Fresh lemon juice2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Cold water2 Cup (32 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 893 Calories from Fat 5

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.54 g0.83%

Saturated Fat 0.03 g0.14%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 256.3 mg10.7%

Total Carbohydrates 235 g78.4%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20.1%

Sugars 214.5 g

Protein 2 g4.4%

Vitamin A 1.4% Vitamin C 369.7%

Calcium 6.1% Iron 4.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. For the lemon syrup: in a saucepan take the lemon zest, 1-1/2 cups sugar and 1-1/2 cups water.
2. Stir, until the sugar dissolves; let cool to room temperature.
3. For the strawberry syrup: Toss the strawberries and the remaining ½ cup sugar in a bowl and let sit at room temperature until the sugar dissolves, about 45 minutes.
4. Strain the strawberry mixture; reserve the strawberry syrup and berries separately.
5. For the lemonade: Combine the lemon juice, lemon syrup, salt and 2 cups of cold water in a pitcher.

MAKING
6. Take a tall glass, put 1 tablespoon of the strawberry syrup.
7. Fill with ice and then top with the lemonade.

SERVING
8. Garnish lemonade with the reserved strawberries.
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