Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate Recipe
American · Beverage · 25 min total
A vibrant, sweet-tart syrup that you can mix with water or sparkling water for instant strawberry lemonade. Perfect for summer parties or as a homemade gift.
10
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
16
servings
servings
60
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6 lemons)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, mashing strawberries occasionally with a potato masher or fork.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest (if using). Let cool completely.
- Transfer to a jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use. To serve, mix 2 tablespoons concentrate with 1 cup cold water or sparkling water and ice.
Tips
- Store concentrate in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a sweeter lemonade, add more sugar to taste when mixing.
- Use leftover strawberry pulp in smoothies or yogurt.
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