Strawberry Rose Lemonade Pitcher (Printable)

A floral-infused lemonade bursting with ripe strawberries and tangy lemon, ideal for summer gatherings.

# Components:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from approximately 4-6 lemons)
03 - 4 cups cold water

→ Sweetener & Floral

04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
05 - 1-2 tablespoons rose water

→ Garnish

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

# Method:

01 - In a large pitcher, combine sliced strawberries and sugar. Muddle gently with a wooden spoon to release juices without pureeing the fruit.
02 - Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and rose water to the pitcher. Stir until sugar is mostly dissolved.
03 - Pour in cold water and mix well. Taste and adjust sweetness or floral intensity as desired.
04 - Add ice cubes and stir thoroughly to chill the lemonade to serving temperature.
05 - Top with fresh strawberry slices, lemon wheels, edible rose petals, and mint sprigs. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer made liquid, with just enough elegance that your guests will think you spent hours plotting.
  • Rose water is the secret weapon that transforms lemonade from ordinary to "where did you learn to make this?"
  • You can make it in 15 minutes, which means more time enjoying your garden and less time stressed in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Rose water can flip from elegant to soapy in a hurry, so always start with 1 tablespoon and add the second one only if you're confident—there's no going back once you've poured it in.
  • Muddling is not mashing; treat those strawberries with respect or you'll end up with strawberry juice that tastes muddy instead of bright.
  • If you're making this more than a few hours ahead, keep the garnishes separate and add them just before serving so they stay fresh and don't turn into mush.
03 -
  • Always juice your lemons fresh and squeeze them by hand or with a wooden reamer if you can—the juice stays fresher and brighter than anything mechanical.
  • Keep your rose water in a cool, dark place after opening, and don't be shy about checking the label for quality; some brands are way more delicate and food-grade than others.
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