State Fair Strawberry Lemonade
This hand-pressed strawberry lemonade is perfect for cooling off at any time. The sweet strawberries balance the tang of the lemonade.
Servings: 32 oz
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Ingredients
- 1 Lemon cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 0.75 oz Strawberry Syrup
- 1 cup Ice
Instructions
- Add the lemon wedges and sugar to a 32-ounce container. Muddle the lemons and sugar together until the lemons soften.
- Pour in the water, strawberry syrup, and fill almost to the top with ice.
- Place the cover on and shake the lemonade until well combined.
- Using a paring knife, cut an X into the top of the lid and insert a straw.
Notes
- Wash lemons before using to remove wax and germs, rinse with warm water or soak briefly in vinegar (no soap needed).
- For a more tart flavor, reduce the sugar or add more lemon juice. Too sour? Add sugar. Too strong? Add water.
- No need to roll lemons. Muddling with sugar extracts both juice and oils directly into the drink.
- You can use fresh strawberries instead of syrup. Mash ½ to 1 cup sliced berries with the sugar before adding the lemons. The flavor will be more homemade than state fair style.
- Strawberry syrup can be found at big box stores like Marshalls or TJ Maxx, or online (Amazon often sells them with pumps).