Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade: A National Lemonade Day Delight

Lemonade lovers, it's your day!

National Lemonade Day is celebrated annually on August 20th, as a way to recognize and celebrate the sweet and refreshing summer drink that has become a beloved symbol of summertime in many parts of the world. The classic ingredients for lemonade are just lemon juice, sugar, and water. This simple and delicious drink has been enjoyed by people of all ages for generations but adding some fresh strawberries to this classic recipe, only makes it so much better.

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HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups of fresh strawberries, trimmed and halved
• 1 1/2 cups of fresh lemon juice (approx. 6 lemons)
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 3 cups of water

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Puree the strawberries in a blender until smooth.
2. In a large pitcher, pour in the strawberry puree and lemon juice, mixing them together.
3. Add the sugar, and water, contiuning to stir until sugar is dissolved.
4. Add more sugar, if desired.
5. Serve over ice and enjoy!