This easy strawberry lemonade recipe takes classic lemonade and gives it a sassy, sweet twist.

Fresh strawberries and tart lemon juice are blended in cold, sweetened water and served in a pitcher with loads of lemon slices.

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe with ice , strawberries and lemon

This Strawberry Lemonade Recipe is a Summer Must Because…

Summertime means strawberry season, and nothing is more refreshing than a tall, chilled glass of homemade strawberry lemonade on a hot summer day.
Ready in about 10 minutes, this perfectly balanced beverage is sure to quench the thirst of anyone at the pool, the BBQ, or the baseball field.
This recipe is super easy to make with just four simple ingredients, a sturdy pitcher and lots of ice. Keep a pitcher on standby in the fridge all season long.
Homemade strawberry lemonade goes great with grilled chicken and burgers, or add it alongside a fun charcuterie board for a special occasion.
For a boozy kick, pour a shot of vodka or white rum into each glass before pouring the lemonade in.

water , sugar , lemon , strawberries with labels to make Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Fresh Ingredients

Strawberries: Choose fresh, sun-ripened, whole berries and remove the hulls. Save some whole strawberries with their hulls intact for garnish. In a pinch, you can use frozen (and thawed) strawberries or strawberry puree. Check to see if it has sugar added and if so, adjust the sugar in the recipe.
Lemon Juice: This recipe is all about the tart lemon flavors. Use a bottle of high quality lemon juice if you’re not using large lemons.
Sugar: Ordinary granulated (white) sugar works fine for lemonade. If using a sugar substitute, experiment with the amount to determine the level of sweetness you prefer.
Variations: Try making a strawberry limeade version by using lime juice instead of lemon juice. Garnish strawberry lemonade with lemon slices, whole strawberries, or mint leaves.

Juicy Lemon Tips

Lemons should be at room temperature before juicing.
Roll each lemon on the countertop before cutting it in half. This loosens the fruit and produces more juice.
Cut each lemon in half and use a handheld juicer, a reamer, or an electric juicer to extract the juice.
Cut some strips of peel with a zester and shave some zest off one or two lemons first for garnishes.

sliced strawberries in a blender and lemon being juiced to make Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

straining strawberry mix and juicing lemons to make Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

How to Make Strawberry Lemonade

Dissolve sugar in boiling water and cool completely.
Puree strawberries (full recipe below).
Stir the strawberry puree, lemon juice, water, and some syrup in a pitcher
Taste and add more simple syrup as desired.

Tips To Pro-‘seed’

You can strain the seeds from the strawberry puree using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth in Step 3 if desired.

pitcher of Strawberry Lemonade Recipe in a kitchen

Make Ahead for a Crowd

This recipe is super easy to double. Keep a double (or triple!) batch of simple syrup on hand for lemonade, coffee drinks, cocktails, and iced tea.
Strawberries can be pureed ahead and kept in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to add water or frozen in quart-sized zipper bags for up to two months in the freezer.
Leftover strawberry puree can also be frozen in ice cube trays. Pop a cube or two out and add to sparkling water, smoothies, cocktails, or iced.

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe in a glass with fruit around it

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Strawberry Lemonade

Make this easy strawberry lemonade recipe for a refreshing and delicious summertime treat.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings 8

Author Candace

Equipment

Colander

Saucepan

Blender

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups granulated sugar
▢ 2 cups water
▢ 1 pound strawberries hulls removed, plus more for garnish if desired
▢ 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4 lemons
▢ 5-6 cups cold water
▢ lemon slices optional garnish

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium high heat, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once boiling and sugar has dissolved fully, remove from heat and allow the simple syrup to cool.
To a blender, add strawberries and blend until fully pureed* (or use a hand blender).
To a large pitcher, add puree, lemon juice, water, and about half of the simple syrup. Stir to combine. Taste, and add simple syrup to desired sweetness level.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and strawberries if desired.

Notes

*Optional, use a mesh strainer to strain the puree to remove the seeds.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

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