Description
A refreshing and naturally sweet Easy Strawberry Juice made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and a touch of honey or sugar. This vibrant homemade drink is fruity, refreshing, and perfect for warm days, brunches, or quick healthy beverages.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries thoroughly.
- Add the strawberries, water, lemon juice, and honey or sugar into a blender.
- Blend until smooth and fully combined.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve if a smoother texture is desired.
- Taste the juice and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill the juice in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves and strawberry slices.
Notes
- Frozen strawberries work well when fresh strawberries are unavailable.
- Replace part of the water with sparkling water for a fizzy version.
- Add raspberries, watermelon, pineapple, or mango for fruity variations.
- Fresh basil or mint creates a refreshing herbal twist.
- Skip added sweeteners if the strawberries are naturally sweet.
- Store the juice in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
