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    Home » Drinks » homemade strawberry lemonade

    Published: Jun 13, 2017 · Modified: Feb 2, 2019 by Desarae

    homemade strawberry lemonade

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    Homemade strawberry lemonade screams summer time. BBQ's, potato salad, swimming, and easy strawberry lemonade recipe.
    An overhead shot of 3 glasses of homemade strawberry lemonade topped with strawberries and mint leaves

    Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

    I first became a huge fan when we were in moscow and the women there always had a fresh batch of lemonade. I had had fresh lemonade, but not much- bot enough to really appreciate it. That's when I gain a love for real homemade lemonade, especially real, homemade strawberry lemonade.

    An overhead shot of 3 glasses of homemade strawberry lemonade with fresh strawberries scattered around

    How to make this easy strawberry lemonade recipe

    You'll need

    • FRESH fruit. Fresh strawberries and fresh lemon.
    • Sugar and water to make a syrup.

    An overhead shot of fresh strawberries and lemon used to make homemade strawberry lemonade

    Wash and slice your strawberries in half. Then in a medium sauce pan add sugar, water and strawberries.

    An overhead shot of a strawberry syrup in a pan with lemon zest

    You are going to bring these to a boil, then simmer until the strawberries are just about nothin. It's ok if they are smallish chunks. We're going to strain them out!

    Strawberry syrup in a blue pan for making homemade strawberry lemonade

    Let the syrup cool a little bit and then strain out all the chunks. This is totally optional, if you desire you can leave it as is!

    An overhead shot of 2 glasses of homemade strawberry lemonade topped with strawberries

    Add more water, chill in the refrigerator to chill then serve!!

    This easy strawberry lemonade recipe will be the perfect addition to any party, family dinner, or summer evening, on the porch watching the sunset. For more lemonade recipes CLICK HERE!!

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    A close up of a glass of homemade strawberry lemonade

    single champaign glass with sparkling strawberry lemonade and cotton candy as garnish on top

    Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

    An easy strawberry lemonade recipe that fresh, fruity and perfect for summer!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings (2 litres)
    Calories: 223kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    Strawberry Syrup

    • 1.5 cups sugar
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 cups strawberries
    • 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice
    • 1 lemon zest

    Strawberry lemonade

    • cold water or sparkling water chilled
    • sliced lemons and strawberries for garnish

    Instructions

    • Cut stems, and wash strawberries. Slice in half
    • In a small sauce pan add sugar, 2 cups water, strawberries, lemon juice and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, stirring often and then simmer until strawberries are about disintegrated. Remove from heat and let cool. 
    • If desired strain strawberry syrup so their are no seeds or chunks.
    • Add to a 2 liter pitcher, fill remaining pitcher with water. Stir and place in refridgerator.
    • Serve over ice, garnish with lemons and strawberries.

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    Notes

    CAN I MAKE THIS STRAWBERRY LEMONADE RECIPE AHEAD?

    YES! If you are making the strawberry lemonade with sparkling water then don't combine the syrup until just before serving. If you are making the strawberry lemonade with

    HOW DO I STORE THIS STRAWBERRY LEMONADE RECIPE LEFT OVER DRINK? 

    Store it in the fridge. It will be good for a few days to a week!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8oz | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Emily Kemp says

      January 18, 2019 at 4:10 am

      5 stars
      Omg this makes me want it to be summer now I can't wait to try it!

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