Monday, July 19, 2010

Strawberry Lemonade! Mellow Yellow Monday, Ruby Tuesday, Rednesday

Would you care for a cool refreshing glass of Strawberry Lemonade?

It's the perfect remedy for a hot summer day!

RECIPE

  • First make a simple syrup: Place 1 1/2 cup of water and 1 1/2 cup of sugar (and strips of zest from one lemon, if desired) in saucepan. Bring to a boil then simmer for two minutes. Remove from heat.

  • Hull 1 pint of strawberries then puree the berries with 1/4 cup of sugar in a blender or food processor. Strain the puree though strainer or collander lined with coffee filters into a large pitcher.

  • Squeeze juice from 4-6 lemons (depending on your taste) and add to pitcher.

  • Stir in simple syrup minus zest.

  • Add cold water to taste; Stir-- taste-- add sugar or water if needed. Chill or serve immediately over ice.
Enjoy!

Remember lemonade is subjective: Adjust the amounts of sugar, strawberries, lemons and water to suit your taste.

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18 comments:

  1. Just what we need here in Andalucian temperatures!

    Happy RT!
    LOLA:)

    PS Mine this time is HERE. Hope you can join me!

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  2. Lemonade is perfect for today.

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  3. That looks so inviting on a hot muggy day like to-day

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  4. Ah, that does look refreshing! Do you have a cookie recipe to go with it? :-)

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  5. Please I would you join you for a glass of lemonade. So refreshing.

    Happy RT

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  6. Thanks! I'd love a glassful of this delicious looking drink. :)

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  7. I Love Lemonade, just right for summertime

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  8. My favorite summer afternoon drink! I found it even tastes great with a little drop of tequila. (My Ruby Tuesday entry is really different. It's at www.memeplay.blogspot.com).

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  9. cute shot i like the pitcher and the lemon color next to it is a good contrast

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  10. The jug is very unusual. The photo looks like a still life painting.

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  11. cool and refreashing...
    By the way, I followed you on google connect and hope you'll do the same. Thanks!
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  12. That looks luscious! A definite must this summer!

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  13. Oh...that looks so refreshing. I'll take the whole pitcher, please. ;-)Thanks for sharing with us.

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