Strawberry Lemonade Recipe Using Country Time Lemonade
Summer is here and what better way to quench your thirst than with a refreshing glass of homemade strawberry lemonade? This classic drink is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or just a lazy day lounging in the sun. The best part is, you can make it using Country Time Lemonade mix and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients:
For this recipe, you will need:
- 1 cup Country Time Lemonade mix
- 6 cups cold water
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Follow these simple steps to make your own strawberry lemonade:
- In a large pitcher, mix together Country Time Lemonade mix and 6 cups of cold water.
- Rinse and hull the strawberries, then blend them until smooth using a blender or food processor.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves to make a simple syrup.
- Add the strawberry puree and simple syrup to the pitcher of lemonade and stir well.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or pour the lemonade over ice in individual glasses.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh strawberries if desired.
Tips:
Here are a few tips to make the perfect strawberry lemonade:
- For a sweeter lemonade, add more sugar to the simple syrup.
- If you prefer a more tart lemonade, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the pitcher.
- If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries instead. Just make sure to thaw them before blending.
- If you want a smoother consistency, strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve before adding it to the lemonade.
- To make a frozen strawberry lemonade, blend the lemonade, strawberry puree, and ice cubes together in a blender until smooth.
Now that you have the recipe, go ahead and make yourself a pitcher of delicious strawberry lemonade. Your taste buds will thank you!
