Refreshing Homemade Strawberry Lemonade.

A tall glass of homemade strawberry lemonade is just the thing to quench your thirst on a hot day! Find out how to make this delicious summer drink for your next summer barbecue!

There are some things that just scream summer – ice cream, barbecues, homemade salsa, and of course, a tall glass of lemonade. Now that strawberry season is here, I thought it was high time I shared a recipe for strawberry lemonade.

If you are used to making lemonade from scratch, you won’t find this recipe too different. You simply add some strawberry juice to a classic lemonade recipe, and that’s it! It adds a beautiful pink hue to this summery drink, and adds a delicious berry flavor.

Can I use a different kind of berry in this recipe?

Sure! You can easily use blueberries, raspberries, or even blackberries. To make the berry juice, you will need to blend the berries in a blender with a little water until smooth. Then you will press the berry puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove all the seeds.  Don’t skip this step! No one wants a bunch of seeds in their drink.

What is simple syrup?

Simple syrup is just sugar and water heated on the stove until the sugar dissolves. It only takes a few minutes to make, and it sweetens the lemonade without making it grainy. If you wanted to skip the simple syrup, you could, but just know that there will likely be some grains of sugar that will sink to the bottom of the pitcher.

I think the best result happens with simple syrup – it blends well with the fruit juices.

What’s the best way to juice lemons?

I recommend rolling the whole lemons firmly on the countertop to loosen the juice. Just press your palm on the lemon, and roll. Then slice the lemons in half, and use a citrus juicer to juice the lemons.

Could I make strawberry limeade instead of strawberry lemonade?

Sure! Just use an equal amount of lime juice instead of lemon juice. We love limeade at our house.

If you prefer drinks that are less sweet, try pouring a half glass of strawberry lemonade and topping it off with sparkling water. This is delicious and so refreshing with the addition of lemon sparkling water or cran-raspberry La Croix.

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Refreshing Homemade Strawberry Lemonade.

Cool off this summer with a tall glass of refreshing strawberry lemonade! It's easy to make this delicious beverage.

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Keyword non-alcoholic, summer drink

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 170 kcal

Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

• 1 cup lemon juice about 6- 8 lemons, depending on size
• 12 strawberries for about ¾ cup juice
• 3 cups water

For the simple syrup:

• ¾ cup sugar
• ¾ cup water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. To make the simple syrup, place the ¾ cup water and ¾ cup sugar in a small pan. Heat over medium low heat, stirring often, until the sugar is dissolved. You don't want the syrup to boil. Remove from heat and let cool.

2. Remove the caps from the strawberries and place in a blender, along with a couple tablespoons of water to help them blend easily. Blend until smooth.

3. Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl, and pour the strawberry puree into it. Use the back of the spoon to press all the juice out, leaving the seeds behind in the sieve.

4. Pour the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, strawberry juice, and 3 cups water into a pitcher. Stir well and taste. Add more water if desired. Pour into glasses with lots of ice.

Recipe Notes

Store strawberry lemonade in the refrigerator for up to three days.

You could also make popsicles with this lemonade, and they would be very refreshing!

Nutrition Facts

Refreshing Homemade Strawberry Lemonade.

Amount per Serving

Calories

170

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Sodium

 

12

mg

1

%

Potassium

 

118

mg

3

%

Carbohydrates

 

44

g

15

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

41

g

46

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin C

 

45

mg

55

%

Calcium

 

15

mg

2

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.