Copycat Wendy's Strawberry Lemonade
This Copycat Wendy's Strawberry Lemonade is perfect for summer. It is and easy and delicious drink you can make at home!
Servings: 4 servings (1 pitcher)
Calories: 235kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Pitcher
- Whisk
- sauce pan or small pot
Ingredients
For the syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam
For the lemonade
- ¼ teaspoon citric acid *
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed (about 4 to 6 large lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
Instructions
For the syrup
- Begin by placing the sugar and water into a small sauce pan. Bring to a simmer and whisk together until completely dissolved. Stir in the strawberry jam and also whisk until dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool. Juice one cup of juice from your lemons.
To make the lemonade
- Combine everything in a pitcher with ¼ of a teaspoon of citric acid and 3 cups of cold water. Mix with a large spatula and serve chilled. You can add more water or lemon juice to taste, if needed.
Notes
*make sure you get food grade citric acid I found mine in the bulk bin at my local grocery store. It is sometimes by the canning supplies.
Nutritional information is an estimate only.
This lemonade should be stored in your refrigerator. It will be good for up to four days after making.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg