Strawberry Limeade
Strawberry Limeade is a sweet-tart, fruity mocktail made with fresh strawberries, lime juice, and your choice of still or sparkling water. It’s a vibrant and refreshing drink, perfect for warm weather or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10–15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
- 3 cups cold water or sparkling water
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar, honey, or agave syrup (to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: lime wheels, strawberry slices, mint sprigs
Instructions
- In a blender, combine strawberries, lime juice, water, and sweetener.
- Blend until smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher for a smoother texture (optional).
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as desired.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish with lime slices, strawberries, or mint if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best natural sweetness and color.
- Frozen strawberries can be used and help chill the drink faster.
- Adjust lime juice and sweetener to match your preferred sweet-tart balance.
- Straining is optional—keep the pulp for extra fiber and body.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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