Strawberry Punch Lemonade ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿฅค

Ingredients:

  • ๐Ÿ“ 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ๐Ÿ‹ 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
  • ๐Ÿฌ 1/2 cup sugar
  • ๐Ÿ’ง 4 cups cold water
  • ๐Ÿฏ Optional: 1/4 cup honey for extra sweetness
  • โ„๏ธ Ice cubes
  • ๐ŸŒฟ Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Strawberries:
    • In a blender, blend 1 cup of sliced fresh strawberries ๐Ÿ“ until smooth.
  2. Make the Lemonade Base:
    • In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice ๐Ÿ‹ and 1/2 cup of sugar ๐Ÿฌ. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
    • If using, add 1/4 cup of honey ๐Ÿฏ for extra sweetness and mix well.
  3. Combine and Mix:
    • Pour the blended strawberries ๐Ÿ“ into the pitcher with the lemon juice mixture.
    • Add 4 cups of cold water ๐Ÿ’ง and stir until everything is well combined.
  4. Serve:
    • Fill glasses with ice cubes โ„๏ธ and pour the strawberry punch lemonade over the ice.
    • Garnish with fresh mint leaves ๐ŸŒฟ if desired.

Enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Punch Lemonade! ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿฅค๐Ÿ˜‹