Strawberry Rose Lemonade Pitcher (Printable Version)

A floral, strawberry-infused lemonade with fresh lemon and subtle rose water, ideal for warm days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced - 1 cup (150g)
02 - Freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1 cup (8 fl oz)
03 - Cold water - 4 cups (32 fl oz)

→ Sweetener & Floral

04 - Granulated sugar - 1/3 cup (65g)
05 - Rose water - 1 to 2 tablespoons

→ Garnish

06 - Fresh strawberry slices
07 - Lemon wheels
08 - Edible rose petals
09 - Fresh mint sprigs
10 - Ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large pitcher, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Gently muddle with a wooden spoon to release juices without pureeing.
02 - Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and rose water to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly until sugar is mostly dissolved.
03 - Pour cold water into the pitcher and mix well. Taste the mixture and add additional sugar or rose water as desired.
04 - Add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir to chill the beverage thoroughly.
05 - Top with fresh strawberry slices, lemon wheels, edible rose petals, and mint sprigs. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours. Stir before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's refreshingly easy to pull together in about fifteen minutes, with no cooking required.
  • The rose water transforms ordinary lemonade into something that feels a little bit fancy without any fuss.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so it works for almost any gathering or diet preference.
  • One pitcher serves six people generously, making it perfect for summer entertaining without stress.
02 -
  • Rose water is not the same as rose extract or rose syrup—it's pure essence, so a little goes a long way; I learned this the hard way by adding too much and having to start over.
  • Fresh lemon juice makes a shocking difference compared to anything bottled; the acidity is cleaner and brighter, and it prevents the drink from tasting cloying when combined with the strawberries and rose.
03 -
  • Keep your pitcher in the coldest part of your fridge before serving, and add ice just before pouring, so the drink stays crisp and refreshing rather than becoming diluted.
  • If your strawberries are less ripe than you'd like, add an extra tablespoon of sugar and let them sit with the sugar for five minutes before adding the other ingredients; they'll release more juice and taste sweeter.
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