Looking for a refreshing and delicious drink that's perfect for a warm day? Look no further than this Strawberry Lemonade recipe! With its combination of sweet strawberries and tart lemons, this drink is the perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're sipping it poolside or enjoying it at a backyard barbecue, this Strawberry Lemonade is sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. So grab your blender and let's get started!
Why You Will Love This Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
100% Homemade easy strawberry lemonade is soo much better than any store bought you can buy.
- it SO easy to make, literally done in minutes.
- ingredients are available all year round at your grocery store
- It has a fresh, sweet tang (with no funny aftertaste) and is made from wholesome ingredients without other preservatives store bought can contain.
- Give a very gourmet feeling to have homemade strawberry lemonade, perfect for parties and get togethers.
Ingredients For Strawberry Lemonade
you will need:
- strawberries- choose fresh, dark read strawberries.
- lemon juice- when you are making lemonade use only fresh squeezed lemon juice.
- simple syrup- this is just water and sugar. instructions below.
- sparkling water or water
Can I Use Frozen Strawberries?
If good strawberries are hard to find you can use frozen strawberries. I recommend using whole strawberries and letting them defrost some. Then add the juice that melted + strawberries to pan.
How To Make Strawberry Lemonade
Step One: Make a simple syrup. and yes it is as simple as the name implies.
- in a sauce pan add sugar
- water
- stir, bring to boil and remove from heat.
- store in an air tight container. Let cool while preparing other ingredients.
- Wash and slice your strawberries in half.
- Then in a medium sauce pan add sugar, lemon juice, water and strawberries.
Prepare your Strawberries
Wash and cut your strawberries. Removing the stems. You can throw them into the blender whole or sliced. Blend until it is completely smooth.
If desired strain in a fine mesh strainer.
Juice your lemons. I really love this juicer. It's pressure activated and makes juicing citrus a breeze!
Stir Fresh Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients Together
1. Add your strawberry puree to a large pither
2. Pour in your fresh lemon juice
3. Pour the entire mixture of simple syrup in.
4. Finish with 3-5 cups ice cold water.Â
PROTIP: start with about 3 cups of ice water. If you feel you would like your lemonade less sweet than add 1 cup at a time. Remember the ice will melt and also dilute the flavor.
Chill Strawberry Lemonade
Lemonade is so refreshing when it is served cool. After making it allow the lemonade to rest in the fridge until cold.
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade FAQ's
Yes, you can make this recipe without a blender, but it may be more difficult to achieve a smooth consistency. You could try using a food processor mashing the strawberries with a potato masher or a fork.
Store strawberry lemonade in an airtight pitcher or container in the refrigerator. If stored in the refrigerator, this strawberry lemonade recipe should last for about 2-3 days. However, it's best to drink it within the first day or two for the freshest taste.
Yes, you can use a sweetener other than sugar, such as honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup, or stevia. Just keep in mind that the sweetness level may be slightly different, so you may need to adjust the amount.
YES! If you are making the strawberry lemonade with sparkling water then don't combine the puree/lemon/simple syrup mixture with sparkling water until just before serving. Keep both the sparkling water and mixture chilled.
Looking for other strawberry recipes? Try these!
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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
Strawberry lemonade
- 1.5 cups lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cups blended strawberries strained if desired
- 3-5 cold water or sparkling water chilled
- sliced lemons and strawberries for garnish
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- In a small sauce pan add sugar, 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring often. When sugar is dissolved and mixture is clear set aside and let cool.
Strawberry Lemonade
- Cut stems, and wash strawberries.
- Blend strawberries in blender until completely smooth. Strain in a mesh strainer if desired.
- In a large pitcher add strawberry puree, simple syrup, lemon juice. Stir till combined. Add three cups ice cold water. If desired add more water to taste.
- Serve over ice, garnish with lemons and strawberries.
Rose says
I love the idea of making strawberry syrup! How far in advance do you recommend making this? I am hosting a party and would rather do things a couple nights or more beforehand if possible, to avoid rushing the night before! Thank you!
Desarae says
Hi Rose! If you keep the syrup refrigerated in a air tight container it will last for 2 weeks in the fridge before you mix it with water!.
KAtlyn says
so cool and refreshing. Love the sweetness of the strawberries.