Spicy Strawberry-Jalapeño Lemonade Recipe

Name: Spicy Strawberry-Jalapeño Lemonade Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 quart strawberries, hulled and split in quarters lengthwise; 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 4 pieces; 3/4 cup sugar; pinch salt; 1 cup fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons; 3 cups cold water; 1 quart ice

Sweet ripe strawberries are macerated with sugar and jalapeños for a sweet, hot and totally refreshing summer drink. Like Strawberry Shortcake wearing hot pants.

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Spicy Strawberry-Jalapeño Lemonade Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 30 mins

Macerating Time 30 mins

Total 35 mins

Serves 4 to 6 servings

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1 quart strawberries, hulled and split in quarters lengthwise
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 4 pieces
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch salt
1 cup fresh juice from 10 to 12 whole lemons
3 cups cold water
1 quart ice

Combine strawberries, jalepeño slices, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Let rest for 30 minutes.
Remove and discard jalapeño slices. Set aside 1 cup of macerated strawberries for garnish. Transfer remaining strawberries and any exuded juices and syrup into a blender. Add lemon juice. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Discard solids. Add reserved strawberries and cold water and whisk to combine. Add ice. Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with a strawberry and a jalapeño slice.

Special equipment

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
112	Calories
0g	Fat
29g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	112
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 109mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 27mg	137%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 74mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.