Lemonade with Strawberry Ice Cubes
Quench your thirst with a twist on a classic summer refreshment – Lemonade with Strawberry Ice Cubes. This vibrant recipe pairs freshly squeezed lemon juice with chilled water for crisp, tangy lemonade, sweetened naturally with a touch of honey. But the real magic lies in the jewel-toned strawberry ice cubes, made by blending ripe strawberries with a hint of sugar and freezing them into refreshing bursts of fruity flavor. Not only do these colorful cubes keep your drink chilled, but they infuse every sip with sweet, summery notes as they melt. Perfect for backyard barbecues, brunches, or simply cooling off on a sunny day, this lemonade is as beautiful as it is delicious. Easy to prepare with just 15 minutes of hands-on time, it's a show-stopping beverage that elevates any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 3 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 5 medium-sized Lemons
- 4 cups Cold Water
- 2 tablespoons Honey (optional)
- 1 set Ice cube tray
Instructions
Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cool running water. Hull and dice them into small pieces.
Blend the diced strawberries with 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of sugar until smooth.
Pour the strawberry puree into an ice cube tray, filling each compartment. Place the tray in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
Juice the lemons into a bowl or pitcher, making sure to remove any seeds. You should end up with about 1 cup of lemon juice.
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice with 4 cups of cold water. Stir in honey (if using) to add a touch of natural sweetness.
Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
When ready to serve, add the frozen strawberry ice cubes to each glass and pour the chilled lemonade over them.
Serve immediately and enjoy the colorful, fruity infusion as the strawberry ice cubes melt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
