Homemade strawberry lemonade is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, made with fresh strawberries and tangy lemons! So perfect for a hot summer day!
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- granulated sugar
- water
- fresh strawberries
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ice cubes
- lemon slices, fresh strawberries or fresh mint for garnish, optional
My girls absolutely love lemonade! We love experimenting with different flavors, adding soda for a sparkling twist, blending it with ice for slushies, or mixing in fresh-squeezed citrus juice for a new flavor every time.
This homemade strawberry lemonade is a favorite in our house! Made with just four simple ingredients, it’s incredibly refreshing, and you can even add your favorite alcohol for a delicious adult beverage.
It’s perfect for summer gatherings, backyard barbecues, or just cooling off on a warm day. Plus, it’s easy to adjust the sweetness and tartness to suit your taste!
Looking for more fun lemonade recipes? Try my Watermelon Lemonade or Sparkling Berry Lemonade!
If you're looking for more strawberry recipes check out this Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Fluff or Mini Strawberry Pancakes!
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Recipe tips and substitution ideas:
- Refrigerate lemonade in an airtight container for up to three days. Freeze in cubes for up to two months.
- Try adding any berry instead of strawberries, add lemon lime soda or club soda! Also, add champagne, sparkling wine or vodka for an adult beverage.
Our favorite kitchen equipment and supplies used with this recipe:
- BLACK+DECKER Electric Citrus Juicer
- OXO Good Grips 7-Piece Nesting Measuring Beaker Set
- Cuisinart Food Processor, Mini-Prep
- Water Pitcher with Lid
- Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board
Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups cold water
- ice cubes
- lemon slices, fresh strawberries or fresh mint for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove syrup from heat and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
- While the syrup is cooling, add the strawberries and a little water to a blender or food processor. Blend to make a puree.
- In a large pitcher, mix the cooled syrup, strawberry puree, lemon juice and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Taste your lemonade and if it’s too sweet, add more lemon juice. If it’s too tart, add more water or a bit more sugar, depending on your preference.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or to individual glasses. Garnish with lemon slices, whole strawberries, and mint, if using.
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Sheena~ Thanks so much for sharing this yummy, refreshing drink at my Super Bowl Eats and Treats Party! It's definitely a winner!! YUM!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting! This is such a refreshing and fun drink!
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