Nothing says Jazz Fest like a huge, colorful plastic cup of strawberry lemonade over lots of ice — intensely flavored with fresh lemon juice and pureed strawberries– there’s nothing and I mean NOTHING quite like it. On a hot day, it’ll pour through you like a cool citrus breeze and brighten your day with the taste of sunshine.
The Corona virus blasted through our city in 2020 and forced the first closure of the fest in 50 years. New Orleanians responded by “festing” fiercely in place. My contribution is this easy and quick recipe for Jazz Fest Strawberry Lemonade. Make it now and enjoy!
Addition of vodka is optional! Some might say mandatory!
Jazz Fest Strawberry Lemonade
April 30, 2020
: 4-6 servings
: 20 min
: 20 min
Ingredients
- 16 oz. fresh strawberries (about 2 cups)
- 1 ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 cups cold, filtered water
Directions
- Step 1 Core and hull the strawberries, then cut them in quarters. Puree in a blender or food processor with 3 tbsp. of the lemon juice until completely blended.
- Step 2 Juice the lemons.
- Step 3 Pour the pureed strawberries into a large pitcher. Add the lemon juice, then add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
- Step 4 Add the cold water and stir to blend.
- Step 5 Serve over ice.
Hi there! We're Vicky and Marion, mother-daughter food bloggers born and raised in New Orleans with a shared passion for eating, brainstorming and cooking food. We find common ground here for sharing recipes, cooking tips and food lore inspired by the multi-cultural city we both know and love. We hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do!