Strawberry Lemonade

Photo Credit: Health is Wealth Photos.

 

I make this wonderful, easy-to-prepare lemonade in a blender using lemons, strawberries and honey. As a variation I use limes instead of lemons.  It's perfectly seasonal right now, visually appealing and guaranteed to quench all hot-weather thirsts. 

 

Ingredients

• 1 lb strawberries, about 4 cups
• 2 lemons
• 1/2 to 3/4's of a cup honey, to preference 
• 5 cups of water
• Ice

 

Garnishes:

 

• Strawberry slices, lemon slices and/or fresh herbs

 

Instructions

 

• Wash the strawberries and cut them in halves.
• Wash and quarter the lemons.
• Blend the strawberries and lemons with 2 cups of water
• Add in the honey depending on preference and the sweetness of the strawberries 
• Strain the strawberry lemon mix
• Add the additional 3 cups of water through the strainer
• Add additional honey to taste 
• Serve cold over ice, garnish with strawberry slices, lemon slices and herbs.

Bon appétit!

 

As a variation, add your choice of alcohol to make a summer cocktail. Vodka, tequila or rum may all be employed. You may also, instead, substitute the additional 4 cups of water with white or sparkling wine for a delicious strawberry sangria.  Consider using Sauvignon Blanc or a Chardonnay. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, or Pinot Gris work very well too.

 

Photo Credit: Health is Wealth Photos.