Description
Refreshing strawberry coconut water lemonade combines tropical sweetness with zesty citrus notes. Chilled glasses filled with this light, summery drink promise delightful moments of pure relaxation for you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) coconut water (Vita Coco brand)
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) fresh-squeezed lemon juice (approximately 4 lemons)
- 1 lb (454 grams) strawberries, trimmed and halved
- ½ cup (100 grams) sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) water
- Sparkling water (optional)
Instructions
- Simple Syrup Preparation: Dissolve sugar in water using microwave, heating for 90 seconds while stirring until completely melted. Refrigerate to cool and integrate sweetness thoroughly.
- Fruit Puree Creation: Halve ripe strawberries and blend with fresh lemon juice until transforming into a smooth, vibrant puree that captures the fruit’s intense flavor profile.
- Flavor Infusion: Merge coconut water with strawberry-lemon puree, gradually introducing simple syrup. Taste and calibrate sweetness to harmonize the natural fruit characteristics and sugar balance.
- Chilling and Serving: Decant lemonade into a refrigerated container, allowing flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes. Serve over crushed ice, creating a refreshing tropical experience.
- Final Touch: Elevate presentation with optional garnishes like fresh strawberry slice or mint leaf. For added excitement, introduce a splash of sparkling water just before serving to create a light, effervescent twist on the classic beverage.
Notes
- Microwave Syrup Hack: Quickly dissolve sugar in water by heating for 90 seconds, stirring until completely melted, ensuring smooth sweetness without stovetop hassle.
- Berry Selection Tip: Choose ripe, vibrant strawberries for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness, guaranteeing a more delicious lemonade outcome.
- Flavor Balancing Technique: Gradually add simple syrup while tasting, allowing precise control over sweetness level and perfect harmonization with fruit’s natural tartness.
- Chilling Magic: Rest lemonade in refrigerator for minimum 30 minutes to let ingredients meld, intensifying tropical and fruity notes for a more complex, refreshing drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg