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Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade is perfect for all your summer entertaining needs. You can have a delicious cold thirst quencher with a handful of ingredients, a little advanced preparation, and five minutes. Try this homemade strawberry lemonade using fresh strawberries for a burst of strawberry flavor. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or just a hot day!
Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberries are abundant year round here, but this time of year, they seem particularly sweet and, oh, such a pretty shade of red. It is as if they can ripen on the plant longer before being picked. Homemade lemonade is so easy to make and refreshing. It includes five ingredients, and two of them are water and ice! I know what you are thinking! You got this covered, right? Make the simple syrup ahead of time, and put this together in minutes. You could do this entire recipe in less time than it takes to throw in a load of laundry, making it the perfect party beverage.
This beautiful, refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Recipe is the perfect blend of fresh strawberries and fresh lemons without being overly sweet or syrupy. It is the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. Do you want to jazz it up for your upcoming patio party? Throw in a little vodka or tequila for a refreshing summer co*cktail. You can add sliced strawberries to jazz it up, but it tastes great and looks gorgeous both ways. If you like entertaining, try Arnold Palmer drink, blueberry lemonade, mango lassi, and orange julius.
Just 4 Ingredients for Strawberry Lemonade
- Water
- Sugar
- Strawberries – preferably fresh
- Lemons – lots for juice and garnish
- Mint sprigs – optional
How to make Strawberry Lemonade
It is so easy and only takes about five minutes if you prepare your simple syrup in advance. Heat the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat to a simmer to prepare your simple syrup. Stir the mixture until the sugar granules dissolve, and let it fully cool.
Add your strawberries and lemon juice to a blender or food processor and puree. Pour the strawberry puree into a large pitcher. Stir in the rest of the cooled simple syrup. For best results, chill for 2-3 hours. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and mint if desired.
Recipe Tips
- Make the sugar water mixture (simple syrup) in advance and chill well.
- I prefer to use fresh strawberries for this. Frozen strawberries can be used, but they must be thawed completely. Better yet, you can make a frozen strawberry lemonade.
- If you like less pulpy strawberry lemonade, strainthestrawberry mixturethrough a fine mesh strainer.
- Other sweeteners to substitute are honey, agave syrup, or stevia
- To garnish with strawberries and lemon slices, slice about halfway up the middle, starting at the bottom and sliding on the glass’s rim.
- Fresh mint always adds a refreshing hint of flavor.
- Forvariation, swap out limes for lemonsforstrawberry limeadeor use club soda instead of water for a sparkling lemonade. Make an all-naturalpink lemonadeby adding a little cranberry juice.
- If you’re in a hurry, dissolve the sugar in 2 cups of water on the stovetop. Let it cool for a few minutes, and then add 4 cups of chilled water to the mixture.
Storage
If the lemonade will not be consumed quickly, add ice only to the glasses and not the pitcher. You don’t want the delicious Strawberry Lemonade getting watered down.
Store leftovers in a covered beverage decanter in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Strawberry Lemonade
With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes, this refreshing Strawberry Lemonade made with fresh strawberries and lemons is perfect for all your summer entertaining needs.
5 from 25 votes
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Course: beverage
Cuisine: Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Beth Pierce
Ingredients
- 6 cups of cold water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled reserve 4 small strawberries for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
- Lemon slices
- Mint sprigs optional
- Ice
Instructions
Heat the water and sugar over medium heat to a simmer. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Let it fully cool before using.
Add the strawberries, lemon juice, and three cups of cooled water/sugar mixture to a blender and puree. Pour the mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in the rest of the water/sugar mixture. For best results, chill for 2-3 hours. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.
Notes
- Make the sugar water mixture (simple syrup) in advance and chill well.
- I prefer to use fresh strawberries for this. Frozen strawberries can be used, but they must be thawed completely. Or better yet, make a frozen strawberry lemonade using frozen strawberries.
- To garnish with strawberries and lemon slices, slice about halfway up the middle, starting at the bottom and sliding on the glass's rim.
- Fresh mint always adds a refreshing hint of flavor.
- In a hurry, dissolve the sugar in 2 cups of water on the stovetop. Let it cool for a few minutes, and then add 4 cups of chilled water to the mixture.
- If the lemonade will not be consumed quickly, add ice only to the glasses and not the pitcher. You don't want the delicious Strawberry Lemonade getting watered down.
- Store leftovers in a covered beverage decanter in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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Megan
It was delicious, so sweet and flavorful! perfect for summer barbecues and pool partiesReply
Tisha
So refreshing and the absolute perfect drink for warm days!Reply
Beth Pierce
I could not agree more!
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Marisa
This is one of my favorite lemonades. I love making it for parties. It is always a huge hit!Reply
Jupiter Hadley
I love lemonade but have never had homemade strawberry lemonade! This sounds perfect for summertime – thank you for your recipe.
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Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Jupiter!
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Catalina
Now that strawberry season is on, I am making this strawberry lemonade for my weekend party!Reply
Sandra
Such a fun and delicious drink!! I will be making this all summer long!!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Me too!
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Melissa Cushing
What a beautiful drink first of all and I know this has got to be super refreshing and delicious! I would love to make this this summer when my sister visits. Pinning the recipe next!Reply
Eileen M Loya
We are in the middle of the summer season in my country and a delicious and refreshing drink like this strawberry lemonade would be such a welcome treat. I will make some this weekend for me and the kids (and grandkid) when they do pool time.Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Eileen! I hope you and your grandkid enjoy it!
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katerina @ diethood.com
This looks so fabulous and refreshing! I can’t wait to try it!Jason
This recipe for strawberry lemonade on Small Town Woman was absolutely refreshing! The vibrant colors and combination of sweet and tangy flavors were a real hit and the perfect balance!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jason! So glad that you liked the lemonade!
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Lavanda
Thanks for sharing the recipe for the strawberry lemonade! It looks so refreshing and perfect for the upcoming warmer weather. I can’t wait to try making it myself.
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Laura
This sounds delicious!!! I am definitely adding this to my summer co*cktails!
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Karen
OMG this lemonade looks out of this world good!!! I can’t wait to make it, it is finally lemonade season.
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Katie Smith
My son loves strawberry lemonade. We have been buying the pre-made stuff but would much rather have homemade, love this recipeReply
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Katie! Enjoy!!
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Kay
My sister in law made this for us at a BBQ yesterday and it was so tasty!Reply
Biana
Lemon and Strawberries is the perfect summer combination! This is a great summer drink.Reply
Seema
The images totally do justice to the simple beautiful recipe here. The berry fragrance with the refrshing lemonade is perfect for summer.Reply
Claudia
I love this combination of flavor with strawberry and lemon and that tangy citrus flavor makes it perfect!Reply
Sandhya
This is one of the most refreshing and flavorful lemonade recipe. Absolutely loved it and it is so simple to make.Reply
Suzy
We will be sipping on this all summer love! Perfect way to use up fresh strawberries!Reply
Lauren Kelly
I know what I’m making this weekend! Thank you for these yummy co*cktails!Reply
Suzy
This is such a great flavored lemonade. Will be making it all summer long!
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Nicolas
This right here just screams summer awesomeness!! Look amazing my friend!!
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Veena
This is refreshing and I love the look and color too. Awesome and best for the weather.Reply
Alina
Perfect summer drink! It is so easy to make, but I think it is better to make a large jar once and store it in the fridge for about 3 day to sip from time to time. Strawberries and lemon are best friends!Reply
Alina
Oh, and what if you freeze the leftover lemonade? To me it sounds good!
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Noelle
This was so refreshing, I loved the strawberry flavoring!! Keeping this all summer longReply
Colleen
What an absolutely delicious and refreshing drink for summer. I am making this for sure. Thanks for sharing!Reply
Kate
These look so beautiful and refreshing! Planning on making these for the 4th of July!Reply
Patty
How absolutely refreshing. I can see us drinking this all summer! Yummy!Reply
Andrea Metlika
I always order this at restaurants when I see they make it. Now I can make it myself, Yay!!Reply
Cindy Gordon
Oh my goodness yes! This recipe is SO easy and oh so tasty!Reply
Alyssa tiller
Will lemon juice work the same?
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Beth Pierce
Yes it will. Love this! I wish I had a glass right now!
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Vickie
Thank you for sharing !
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Beth Pierce
You are most welcome!
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