With the warmer climate approaching us here in Florida, nothing says bring on the summer more than a day outside with a tall glass of chilled, sweet, and tangy pink lemonade. In the summer, temperatures here can reach well into the 90's and even 100's so it's always best to stay completely hydrated to prevent dehydration. This summer drink is so refreshing and easy to make. No need to spend lots of time juicing lemons and cleaning up the mess behind the process. It literally takes about 5 minutes to make from start to finish, inexpensive, and once it's complete it is one of the most refreshing drinks which will make everyone say "Ahhhh".Ingredients:
1 or 2 lemons
1 to 2 cups of strawberries (can be fresh or frozen)
Sweetener of choice (I used 1/3 cup of sugar)
Ice
Directions:
1. In a large 1 gallon pitcher, add enough ice to fill it approximately 2/3 full.
2. Take lemon(s) and peel and remove seeds. This step is important to make a less bitter tasting lemonade.
3. In a Blender add 1500ml of water, peeled lemon(s), and strawberries. Blend on medium high speed for about 45 seconds or until desired consistency is obtained.
4. Add sugar or sweetener and blend on low speed for about 10 seconds.
5. Combine the ingredients to the pitcher full of ice, mix, pour, garnish, and enjoy!
I use the Vitamix for my blender of choice, just because I prefer a less chunky lemonade. Also, if I have a seed or two left behind, or if my lemon is not perfectly peeled, the Vitamix has the capability to break through seed and peel.
I've also seen recipes on the internet where a drink will call for other ingredients such as mint leaves, ginger, kiwi, and raspberries! The possibilities are completely endless! Feel free to share input below.
Cheers to a hot, yet hydrated Summer!
TJ
