Fresh Strawberry Lemonade Punch Recipe with Easy Blueberry Ice Cubes
A refreshing and vibrant summer punch combining fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and blueberry ice cubes that keep the flavors bright without watering down the drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (for freezing blueberry ice cubes)
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (for blueberry ice cubes)
- Regular ice cubes (for serving)
- A handful of fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- About 2 hours before serving, place fresh blueberries into each compartment of an ice cube tray and fill with water. Freeze until solid.
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. For a seedless punch, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.
- In a large pitcher, stir the granulated sugar into the remaining 3 1/2 cups cold water until dissolved.
- Pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the sweetened water mixture and stir well to combine.
- Pour the strawberry puree into the pitcher and mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice if necessary.
- Add the blueberry ice cubes along with regular ice cubes to the punch. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Let the punch rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Stir gently before pouring.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Freeze blueberries in ice cubes to prevent dilution and add bursts of flavor. Adjust sugar to taste. For a sparkling version, replace some water with sparkling water before serving. Can substitute half sugar with honey or agave syrup for less sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 fl oz)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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