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Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

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26 Jun

Tangy, sweet & refreshing, the lazy days of summer are always better with a big glass of cold Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade!

Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is one of our favorite drinks, no matter the time of year. This lemonade is less tart and more sweet – an anytime favorite for the whole family.

While fresh ingredients are great, this recipe doesn’t need fresh lemons or fresh berries – it can be made with bottled lemon juice and frozen berries and it is just as good!

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Fresh Lemons in a bowl

What You’ll Need to Make Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

  • White Sugar – standard pantry white granulated sugar.

  • Water – 1 cup to make the simple syrup, 6 cups for lemonade.

  • Strawberries – fresh or frozen, washed and hulled. About 2 1/2 cups. Can substitute raspberries or blueberries if you like.

  • Lemons – 5-6 fresh lemons, juiced, about 1 cup of juice, plus extra for garnish (if desired). Can substitute 1 cup of bottled lemon juice.

  • Ice cubes – for serving.


the secret ingredient that makes this Strawberry Lemonade great

When I first started making lemonade, I didn’t know this trick! My method used to be to juice some lemons, stir the juice, water and sugar in a pitcher and serve. While the lemonade was drinkable, it wasn’t smooth. There was just something that wasn’t quite right.

Taking just a few minutes to create a simple syrup for this lemonade changes everything. The combination of sugar, water and heat takes away the sharp, acidic edge from the lemon juice and lets the bright and vibrant flavors shine through. Don’t skip it in this recipe – you won’t regret it!


Finished Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade in a pitcher and a glass by the pool.

How to make Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

A classic summer drink, strawberry lemonade is easy to make and a wonderfully refreshing treat on a hot day. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Simple Syrup step by step

Create a simple syrup by pouring one cup of water into a small saucepan and adding one cup of sugar. Turn heat to medium-high and stirring constantly, bring to a simmer.

Once the mixture becomes clear, turn off the heat and allow to cool. We take it out of the saucepan and pour into a measuring cup to help it cools faster but this is not a necessary step.

Juicing lemons for Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Using an electric citrus juicer, juice the lemons until you have about a cup of lemon juice. This usually takes 5-6 lemons and we usually cut whatever lemon remains into slices for garnish.

Alternately, if you don’t have access to fresh lemons you can use one cup of store bought bottled lemon juice.

Straining the lemon juice to remove pulp and seeds.

To remove the seeds and the lemon pulp (if desired), strain through a fine mesh strainer.

Fresh strawberries converted into berry puree in a measuring cup.

Clean a pint of strawberries and put them into a blender or a food processor. Puree until smooth. Alternately, you may use2 cups of frozen strawberries instead. Thaw completely before blending.

In a large pitcher, combine the simple syrup, lemon juice, strawberry puree and remaining 6 cups of water. Stir until well combined. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices. Enjoy!

Finished Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade in a glass by the pool.

Other Fresh Summer Recipes You May Like

Poppy Seed Dressing for Fruit Salad – a couple of spoonfuls of this simple poppy seed dressing adds the perfect pop to fruit salad.

Watermelon Jerky – a delicious healthy snack that is super easy to make using only fresh watermelon and a dehydrator!

Three Ingredient Fruit Dip – A simple combination of whipped cream cheese, marshmallow fluff and a hint of vanilla are the perfect addition to a fresh fruit plate!

Watermelon Lime Sorbet – a delicious alternative to ice cream on a hot summer day!

Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Tangy, sweet & refreshing, the lazy days of summer are always better with a big glass of cold Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade!
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 270kcal

Equipment

  • Small food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 7 cups water divided
  • 1 pint strawberries about 2 1/2 cups
  • 5-6 lemons about 1 cup of juice, plus extra for garnish (if desired)
  • Ice cubes for serving
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Instructions

  • Create a simple syrup by pouring one cup of water into a small saucepan and adding one cup of sugar. Turn heat to medium-high and stirring constantly, bring to a simmer.
  • Once the water has become clear and all the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Clean one pint of strawberries and using a food processor or a blender, puree until smooth. Set aside. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups).
  • Juice lemons until you have one cup of juice. Strain to remove pulp.
  • Cut any remaining lemon into slices for garnish if desired.
  • Combine simple syrup, strawberry puree, lemon juice and remaining 6 cups of water in a pitcher. Stir well.
  • Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices if desired.

Nutrition *

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 141mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.

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  1. Chocha says

    July 9, 2024 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    Grandsons requested Strawberry Lemonade and this recipe was a hit, “Better than the stuff you buy.” I was planning on freezing some but it never made it to the freezer.

    Reply
    • Michelle Mundy says

      September 2, 2024 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE Hearing this Chocha! I am so glad that they (and you!) enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Michele Vadnais says

    January 14, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds scrumptious! Strawberry lemonade is one of my favs! On a side note, my kids never wanted pulp either when they were young, so I feel ya!

    Reply
  3. Rachel Newlon says

    January 14, 2019 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE strawberry lemonade! I am excited to give this recipe a try. Might even add a smidge of vodka for an adult approved beverage! LOL!

    Reply
  4. crystal says

    January 14, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect summer drink. I just may have to try this for our fourth of July fun

    Reply
  5. Meghan Kleinschmidt says

    January 14, 2019 at 4:40 am

    5 stars
    This looks delicious! I would strain out the pulp too… Not gonna lie. And yes, vodka would be a perfect adult addition to this.

    Reply
  6. Donna Lynn Starling says

    January 14, 2019 at 4:36 am

    5 stars
    Love lemonade, do not mide the pulp. Looks very refreshing

    Reply
  7. Laura says

    January 14, 2019 at 3:17 am

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious! I am definitely going to try this. I don’t mind pulp in my lemonade, so I will skip the straining step but that’s a great tip to know!

    Reply
  8. Darcy says

    January 14, 2019 at 3:11 am

    5 stars
    Love it, this sounds so delicious! It’s actually quite hard to find frozen lemonade concentrate that doesn’t have corn syrup or artificial sweetener in it. Lemon juice + simple syrup sounds perfect.

    Reply

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