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Recipe for: Strawberry Lemonade (Polish-Modern)

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Refreshing strawberry lemonade combining fresh, seasonal strawberries with the citrus acidity of lemon and a delicate sparkling note from carbonated water. This is a modern, simple variation of traditional lemonade: instead of cooking a long syrup, we will use fresh strawberry puree, which will retain the intense color and aroma of summer. Perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, May outings, and as a light addition to desserts with cottage cheese or pancakes. Visually appealing due to its intense red color, decorated with mint leaves and a slice of lemon — it looks elegant in a pitcher or tall glasses. The taste can be easily adjusted: more sour with additional lemon, sweeter with extra sugar or honey, and lighter with more carbonated water.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (7)

Servings:
4
  • Strawberry 500 g
  • Sugar 80 g
  • Water 200 ml
  • Sparkling water 800 ml
  • Lemon 1.3 pcs (~100 g)
  • ✨ Optional
  • Mint 15 g
  • Ice 200 g
💰 Estimated dish cost: ~25.20 PLN (6.30 PLN/serving)
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Preparation steps

Preparing the fruits

1

Wash the strawberries under running, cool water, gently shaking the sieve or colander to remove any sand. Remove the green stems: hold the strawberry in one hand, press down with a knife at the base with the other hand, and twist off the stem. Place the fruits on a cutting board and quickly check for any insects or soft spots — cut away those parts.

Ingredients: Strawberry
Use a large colander or strainer for rinsing and a sharp knife for hulling. If the strawberries are very large, cut them in half to make it easier to blend in the blender.

Strawberry syrup

2

Into the blender, add the chopped strawberries, sugar, and 200 ml of water. Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until a smooth puree with a uniform consistency is formed. If you see large pieces, blend in short pulses for an additional 10-15 seconds.

Ingredients: Strawberry, Sugar, Water
Use a jug blender or an immersion blender with a cover. Do not overfill the jug (max. 2/3 of the volume). If you don't have a blender, you can mash the strawberries with a potato masher in a bowl, but the puree will be chunkier.
3

Pass the puree through a fine sieve or a coarse sieve into a bowl, using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to press the pulp and extract the juice. Press vigorously for 2-3 minutes until only fibrous pulp remains in the sieve. You can set aside the remaining pulp and use it as a topping for yogurt.

Ingredients: Strawberry
The best is a fine mesh strainer (chinois) or a metal sieve. Pressing and rotating with a spatula will help extract as much juice as possible. If you want a clear syrup, strain through cheesecloth.

Combining flavors

4

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl with strawberry syrup, being careful not to let any seeds in. If the juice has seeds, remove them with a teaspoon. Stir thoroughly with a manual whisk for 10-15 seconds to ensure the lemon juice is well combined with the syrup.

Ingredients: Lemon, Strawberry
Use a manual citrus juicer to extract as much juice as possible and to easily remove the seeds. If you want less acidity, add only half of the juice and taste before sweetening.

Assembly of the lemonade

5

Pour the strained strawberry-lemon syrup into a pitcher, add ice if using, and then slowly pour in 800 ml of chilled sparkling water. Gently stir with a long spoon for 10-15 seconds to avoid losing all the fizz. Taste and if necessary, sweeten with a spoonful of sugar dissolved in 1-2 tablespoons of warm water or add more sparkling water to dilute.

Ingredients: Sparkling water, Ice, Strawberry, Lemon, Sugar
Use a pitcher with a capacity of at least 1.5 l and a long spoon for stirring. Stir gently to maintain the fizz; vigorous stirring will remove the bubbles.

Serving

6

Pour the lemonade into tall glasses. Decorate each glass with a mint leaf and a slice of lemon or strawberry on the rim. Serve immediately to maintain freshness and fizz.

Ingredients: mint, Lemon, Ice, Strawberry
Additionally, you can add mint to enhance the flavor and for decoration. If you are serving the drink outdoors, keep the pitcher in a cool place and add ice just before serving to avoid diluting it too quickly.

Fun Fact

💡

Lemonade has a long history in Europe — in Poland, fruit juices and drinks made from local fruits were popular. In the 19th century, fruit syrups were prepared for winter, and in summer they were diluted with water, similar to how we use fresh puree today.

Best for

grill majówka piknik spotkanie towarzyskie

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve chilled, preferably in a clear pitcher with lemon slices and a few fresh strawberries. For an adult version, add 30-40 ml of vodka or strawberry liqueur to each serving. You can also freeze some of the puree in ice cubes and use them instead of regular ice to avoid diluting the flavor.

🥡 Storage

Store in the refrigerator in a closed pitcher for up to 24 hours. After a few hours, the fresh aroma may weaken and the drink may become slightly cloudy — mix well before serving. Long-term storage with added sparkling water is not recommended; add sparkling water just before serving.

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