Strawberry Lemonade
Here, I’m sharing the easiest strawberry lemonade recipe that features fresh strawberries mixed with a mild flavor of lemons and infused with a hint of mint!
Why Strawberry Lemonade Stands Out
What makes this strawberry lemonade recipe special is the combination of simple and fresh ingredients that come together to create a refreshingly delicious drink plus:
- Easy to make: This recipe requires very few ingredients and it’s super easy to make.
- Refreshing: Lemonade is the perfect drink for those hot summer days. It’s chilled to perfection and cools you from the inside out during warm weather get-togethers.
- Flavorful: The blend of flavors in this strawberry lemonade is absolutely delicious. Sweet strawberries, tart lemons, and a hint of mint make this recipe burst with flavor!
Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients
- Strawberries: We’ll use strawberries for their natural sweetness and to add their delicious flavor to this drink.
- Lemon: It wouldn’t be lemonade without lemons! The tart and citrusy taste pairs perfectly with the strawberries and mint in this recipe.
- Sugar: Lastly, we’re going to add sugar to give our lemonade its signature sweetness. You can also use a sugar substitute, although it may change the taste a little.
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
The full instructions are in the recipe card below, but let’s look at the main steps to making this delicious drink
Step 1:
Mix the sugar with the strawberries and mash them using a masher, or you can blend this mixture using a food processor.
Step 1:
Run the mixture through a strainer to get a smooth strawberry puree.
Step 3:
In a pitcher, add the ice cubes, mint leaves, lemon slices, strawberry puree, sugar, and water.
Step 4:
Mix the mixture thoroughly using a wooden spoon.
Step 5:
Your delicious Strawberry Lemonade is ready to be served. Serve the lemonade immediately or place the pitcher in the fridge to let it chill for a few hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Of course! To use frozen strawberries, thaw them first, and then follow the steps in the recipe. However, in the case of frozen strawberries, you might need to add more sugar to the lemonade.
Yes, you can reduce the amount of sugar in strawberry lemonade. This recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar, but if you want to cut back on your sugar intake, you can reduce it to 1/2 cup or even 1/4 cup.
TIPS FOR MAKING STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
Use fresh ingredients: While you can use frozen strawberries, fresh ones are much better. Pick up a batch of ripe ones for the best flavor.
Chill thoroughly: Strawberry lemonade is best when it’s thoroughly chilled. Leave it in the fridge for a few hours or serve it in a glass with ice for the best results.
Strain completely: Make sure you completely strain your mashed strawberries before adding them to the mixture. You don’t want any chunks or seeds in the finished drink.
VARIATIONS FOR STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
There are lots of different ways to make strawberry lemonade, so feel free to get creative! Here are a few ideas.
- Limeade: In case you have lime instead of lemons at home, you can easily make a strawberry limeade instead by substituting the lemons for limes in this recipe.
- Other fruits: You can also mix other fruits to give a fruitier flavor to your strawberry lemonade! Consider adding some mango or pineapple for a tropical twist, or raspberries for a more tart flavor!
- Sparkling water: Another great idea is to use sparkling water instead of regular water in this recipe to make your delicious strawberry lemonade to the next level!
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Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cup strawberries cut in half remove the green leaves
- Juice of one whole lemon
- ¾ cup of sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes you can use more if serving immediately
- 5 cups of chilled water
TO GARNISH
- Slices of lemon
- Fresh mint leaves
- Slices of strawberry optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the strawberries and sugar, mash using a masher, or you can blend it in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Run the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the seeds. You can push the pure through the sieve using a wooden spoon.
- In a pitcher, add the ice cubes, mint leaves, lemon juice, and strawberry puree.
- Add the water and stir using a wooden spoon.
- You can place the pitcher in the fridge or serve immediately in a glass full of ice cubes.
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Notes
- Leftover strawberry lemonade will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure you store it in an airtight container or pitcher.
Delightful! I would love one now!
Looks so beautiful and I know it very refreshing on a hot day. I love that it’s decently low in calories too!
I just have to say….that is one GORGEOUS looking lemonade girl! First instinct was to jump through my screen, warp through the internet and dive right into that glass 😉
It’s a great drink, looks good and tastes even better 🙂
I just bought strawberries!! They were on special – so I have all the ingredients to make this! It’s a beautiful day here (Saturday in Australia!) so perfect to sit out in the sun with this!! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Nagi, it is a very soothing drink specially in summer!
This looks so refreshing. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try.
Thanks Tasheena 🙂
A refreshing drink is exactly what I need right now! Love the strawberry flavor!
Thanks for your comment Catalina 🙂
Strawberry lemonade is one of my favorite summer drinks! This looks so pretty. My kiddos would love this.
I’m sure they’ll enjoy it, it is a very refreshing drink!
What a fun summer recipe! I will have to make this with my kids.
I definitely would love that some of this. It looks yummy and it’s already making me thirsty
I’ve never had strawberry lemonade before. That looks so good and so refreshing.
Lemonade is my absolute favorite summer beverage. I can’t wait to try your recipe with a strawberry twist! Delicious!!!
It was 100 degrees here today and all I can think about is a big glass of this strawberry lemonade! YUM!
This looks crazy good. Calorie count is low but I would like to know how many carbs.
This sounds so refreshing! I like how you use mint. I have fresh mint growing but haven’t really used it yet.
So refreshing and tasty. I love the low suger alternative. This is a great reminder to make some at home after I pick up strawberries this weekend. Yum!
My son really enjoys strawberry lemonade. I will be a superstar if I perfect this recipe for him.
This strawberry lemonade looks so good! I have a lot of mint growing in my garden, and was wondering what to make with it, now I know!
This strawberry and mint lemonade looks so refreshing. If we have another scorcher tomorrow I’m going to make it for sure.