Summer may be ending soon but it’s still hot here in Louisiana. To me, there is nothing better on a hot day than a refreshing glass of fresh squeezed Strawberry Lemonade. I have made this easy drink recipe many times for parties and it’s always a hit! I have adapted it from a recipe by my favorite Southern Chef, Emeril Lagasse.
Even though Strawberry Lemonade is a tasty treat, it is awfully sweet and uses a hefty 1 cup of sugar along with the sweet cut fruit. So I decided to make a change and sweeten it with Born Sweet® Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener instead of sugar.
I swear y’all, it tastes just as delicious and sweet with a lot less calories!
Want to know what’s AmaZING?
The moment you find a perfect sweet taste without a funny aftertaste, and zero calories!
The moment you find a perfect sweet taste without a funny aftertaste, and zero calories!
Enjoy the delicious sweetening experience of Zing™ Stevia Sweetener. Made with only real ingredients – nothing artificial, it has the perfect sweetness found in Mother Nature’s stevia plant.
Sprinkle it into your coffee, teas, smoothies, over fruit and other favorite foods and beverages. Zing™ Stevia Sweetener – a taste of sweet excitement!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 1.4 oz box Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener (approx. 1 cup)
- Zest from one lemon
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, destemmed and halved
- 2 cups cold sparkling water
- Ice
Directions:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener dissolves.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice, stir, and remove from the heat.
- Let cool completely, then pour into a clean pitcher (strain if needed).
- In a blender or food processor, puree the pint of strawberries and add to the pitcher with the lemon juice.
- Stir well to combine and refrigerate until well chilled.
- Add the sparkling water and stir well.
- Pour over glasses filled with ice and serve.
Recipe adapted from Chef Emeril Lagasse.
Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener is the
perfect addition to this refreshing summer drink!
Fresh sweet strawberries all ready to puree!
I opened and combined all the packets of Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener in a small bowl.
It should be about 1 cup of sweetener.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and
Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener to a boil.
Slice and squeeze a bag of lemons until you have 1 cup fresh lemon juice.
Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally,
until the Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener dissolves.
Zest a lemon and add to the saucepan.
You should have about 1 tbsp.
Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Destem and slice strawberries.
In a blender or food processor, puree the pint of strawberries.
I could eat this with a spoon.
Sweet pureed strawberries are a delicious treat!
Mix together the lemon juice and strawberry puree.
Stir well to combine and refrigerate until well chilled.
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This summer drink is so refreshing. I love the thought of drinking something so good with fresh strawberries, without the worry of extra calories!! Thanks for sharing this recipe.