Go Back
Freshly poured strawberry lemonade in a mason jar

Name: Strawberry Lemonade

Summary: A refreshing and naturally sweet drink made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and a touch of sweetener. Perfect for summer sipping and parties.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 6–8 lemons
  • ¾ to 1 cup sugar or honey/agave syrup
  • 1 cup water for simple syrup
  • 3 –4 cups cold water for dilution
  • Ice cubes for serving
  • Optional: Mint leaves lemon slices, sparkling water

Equipment

  • Equipment: Blender or food processor, fine mesh strainer, citrus juicer, large pitcher, saucepan (for simple syrup), spoon, measuring cups, knife, cutting board

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Prepare simple syrup by heating 1 cup of water with sugar in a saucepan until dissolved. Cool completely.
  3. Blend strawberries until smooth. Strain through a mesh sieve to remove seeds.
  4. Juice the lemons and strain to remove seeds and excess pulp.
  5. In a pitcher, combine strawberry puree, lemon juice, and cooled syrup. Stir well.
  6. Add 3–4 cups of cold water to adjust strength. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
  7. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice with mint and lemon slices.

Notes

Notes:
You can use frozen strawberries (thawed) when fresh aren’t available.
Adjust sugar depending on how sweet your strawberries are.
For a fizzy version, replace part of the water with sparkling water.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.