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    Strawberry Lemonade

    July 3, 2019 Updated June 4, 2020 BySam 9 Comments

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    strawberry lemonade in pitcher

    Homemade Strawberry Lemonade isn’t just a perfect refreshing summertime treat, it’s also incredibly simple to make! This easy recipe is based off of my classic Lemonade recipe and can be prepped with just 4 ingredients in under 10 minutes. 

    Glass pitcher of strawberry lemonade
    The Best (and Easiest!) Summertime Drink Recipe

    If you’re scrambling for a last-minute 4th of July recipe for your party’s menu, look no further. Today’s Strawberry Lemonade is simple, refreshing (great for keeping cool in the summertime heat!), and full of fresh strawberry & lemon flavor. You can also double, triple, or even quadruple it for a crowd.

    I actually didn’t think that making strawberry lemonade would be this simple. I tried multiple different recipes, one where I simply pureed the berries, and then other more complicated versions where I roasted them or cooked them on the stovetop in sugar. I wanted the best, purest strawberry flavor and didn’t think that simply pureeing the berries would cut it.

    Then, after making all of these complex concoctions, I subjected Zach, my mom, and my sisters to a blind taste test and a vote to see which they thought was the best in the bunch.

    Hands-down, everyone (including me!) picked the easy, simple lemonade made with pureed berries. Don’t you love it when things are easy?

    Ingredients for strawberry lemonade: puree in blender

    How to It

    1. Prepare a simple syrup by dissolving 1 cup sugar into 1 cup water over low heat. This helps keep it from being gritty!
    2. Combine your strawberries, a tablespoon of sugar, and half a cup of water in a blender and puree until smooth.
    3. For a smooth strawberry lemonade, pour strawberry puree through a strainer and make sure to use a spoon or spatula to work through as much of the juice as you possibly can. Pour the juice into a pitcher and discard the pulpy remains that are in your strainer.
    4. Add simple syrup, lemon juice, and more water to the pitcher and stir well.
    5. Pour over ice and serve or chill until cold before serving.

    See? Simple.

    How to make strawberry lemonade: straining puree through strainer

    Are Strawberry Lemonade and Pink Lemonade the Same Thing?

    Actually, no. Pink lemonade is simply classic lemonade that’s been tinted pink. Today’s recipe has a distinct fruity strawberry flavor.

    The actual color of your drink will vary depending on the ripeness of the berries that you use, and can range from pale pink to a deeper ruby red. If you can get your hands on juicy, freshly picked, local strawberries, you’ll have a lemonade that’s much richer in color than if you use supermarket ones.

    Mason jar filled with strawberry lemonade

    Wouldn’t a glass of ice cold glass be absolutely perfect served beside a fresh hot funnel cake??

    Enjoy!

    More Recipes You Might Like:

    • Strawberry Margarita Granita
    • Peach Bellinis
    • Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
    • Strawberry Shortcake

    Be sure to check out my video at the bottom of the recipe! YES, this is an easy recipe, but I’ve been working hard to make videos for all of my recipes and thought this one shouldn’t be an exception! If you enjoy watching, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel where I’ve already uploaded over 150 recipe videos that you can watch for free!

    pitcher of strawberry lemonade on ice

    Strawberry Lemonade

    An easy and refreshing Strawberry Lemonade recipe that can be prepped in under ten minutes! 
    This recipe makes ½ gallon but can be doubled.
    Includes a how-to video!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Drinks, summer recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 8 minutes
    Servings: 8 8 oz glasses
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Sam Merritt

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups water divided (1.4 liter)
    • 1 cup + 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar divided (200g + 1 Tablespoon)
    • 1 cup lemon juice¹ seeds removed (236ml)
    • 1 ½ cups ripe strawberries quartered, plus additional for decoration if desired (210g)
    • Additional quartered strawberries and sliced lemons for garnish optional
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    Instructions

    • Prepare simple syrup first by combining 1 cup (236ml) water and 1 cup (200g) sugar in a small saucepan. Place over medium/low heat and stir frequently until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
    • Combine strawberries, ½ cup (120ml) of water, and 1 Tablespoon of granulated sugar in blender and blend until strawberries are completely pureed.
    • Pour strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve² into pitcher and use a spatula to press/work as much strawberry juice through as possible. Discard remaining pulp/seeds.
    • Add lemon juice and simple syrup to pitcher.
    • Add remaining 4 ½ cups (1065ml) water and stir well. If desired add additional quartered strawberries and sliced lemons to pitcher for added flavor and decoration.
    • Pour lemonade over ice and serve or chill and then stir again before serving.

    Notes

    ¹Fresh squeeze preferred, but bottled lemon juice will also work
    ²I like my strawberry lemonade to be nice and smooth and I don’t like pulpy, seed-y bits of strawberry in my lemonade, which is why I use the strainer. If you don’t mind the texture, feel free to skip the straining and leave this in your lemonade!

    Tools I used for this recipe:

    • Fine mesh strainer
    • Blender

    Nutrition

    Serving: 18 oz serving | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin C: 29.7mg | Calcium: 100mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.

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    Pitcher of strawberry lemonade sitting on ice

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    Comments

    1. Lexi

      November 03, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      Great

      Reply
    2. Rachel D Williams

      July 07, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it made it but I added tequila and made strawberry long island ice tea

      Reply
      • Sam

        July 07, 2020 at 12:16 pm

        Sounds delicious! I am glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Brooke

      July 08, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      I was expecting the worst but was pleasantly surprised!! This is the best strawberry lemonade I’ve ever had and my family loved it too! Not sure I’ll ever be able to go back to the store bought stuff, thanks!

      Reply
      • Sam

        July 08, 2019 at 5:35 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed the lemonade, Brooke! 🙂

        Reply
        • Deb

          May 21, 2020 at 7:39 am

          Can you use frozen strawberries?

        • Sugar Spun Run

          May 21, 2020 at 11:37 am

          Yes, that will be fine, Deb! Enjoy! 🙂

    4. Selah Howard

      July 07, 2019 at 11:34 pm

      5 stars
      Hi there!

      Tried this recipe the other day… turned out great! It was my first time trying a from-scratch juice, was definitely pleasantly surprised to taste the sweet and tartness of the combination. Really was simple to make and worth every second of the time. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Sam

        July 08, 2019 at 9:03 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed the lemonade, Selah! I am a huge fan of the tart and sweet combination. 🙂

        Reply

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