The Best Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

There’s nothing like a sip of lemonade on the front porch during the summer. The only thing that could top that would be a Strawberry Lemonade instead. Refreshingly sweet and tart all in the same sip, this drink is so delightful you will have to pace yourself so you don’t drink the whole carafe!

Smooth, sweet, and tart — this lemonade is the perfect balance of lemon zest, luscious strawberry, and sweetness. The key to a good lemonade is the right balance of ingredients and that’s exactly what this recipe has.

Tips Before You Begin:

• Fresh strawberries are KEY! Frozen would be decent to use but there is something magical about a fresh strawberry in this recipe. So pick out the most beautiful strawberries you can find at the store or your local farmers market to make your lemonade amazing.
• An easy trick for getting the most juice out of your lemon is to firmly roll it in on the counter before you cut it in half. Applying pressure to the lemon allows the inside to soften instead of being so stiff so when you use your juicer you are getting the most of your lemon.
• The kind of sugar that you use matters. White granulated sugar is the best to mix in this recipe but if you are looking for something a little different, try using coconut sugar instead. The consistency is close to that of white sugar and it is slightly better for you.
• If you are wanting to use a sugar-free substitute then just swap out your white granulated sugar for your sweetener of choice. The amount will change based on which alternate sweetener you choose. Because of this, slowly pour your alternative sweetener in and taste every so often to make sure it doesn’t overwhelm the rest of your ingredients.

Strawberry Lemonade

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Serving size: 7

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound fresh strawberries, stems removed
• 11oz (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar
• Around 40 fl oz (4 1/2-5) cups water, divided
• 12 fl oz (1 1/2 cups) fresh-squeezed lemon juice

How to Prepare:

• Clean and dry ½ pound of fresh strawberries and remove the stems.

• Place the strawberries in a food processor or blender and blend until they become a purée consistency.

• Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain the purée through, so only the juice of the strawberry is captured in a cup. (Pro Tip: save the rest of the purée remains for later to put on your toast or bowl of ice cream.)

• To make your simple syrup for the lemonade, pour 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar into a saucepan along with two cups of water. Cook over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

• Leave your simple syrup to the side to cool to room temperature.

• In a large pitcher or carafe add 1 ½ freshly squeezed lemon juice, your sundae pan of simple syrup, and your strawberry juice.

• Stir these ingredients together and allow them to cool and meld in the fridge.

• When you are ready to serve, add two and a half cups of water to your pitcher and mix together.
• Serve with ice in a tall glass and a garnish with a lemon wheel and strawberry wedge.

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Yield: 6

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

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Want to know what else you can do with strawberries besides eating them? Try making this delicious strawberry lemonade!

Prep Time 7 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound (250 gr) fresh strawberries
• 11 oz (300 gr) granulated sugar
• Around 40 fl oz (1200 ml) cups water, divided
• 12 fl oz (350 ml) fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

1. Place the strawberries in a food processor and blend them until you get puree. 
2. Strain the puree through a fine mesh so you will get only the juice of the strawberries.
3. In a small pan add 2 cups of water and the sugar and cook until the sugar is melted. 
4. Leave it to cool at room temperature. 
5. In a big pitcher add the lemon juice, syrup and the strawberries and leave it in the fridge. 
6. Before you serve the lemonade add 2 ½ cups water and stir. You can add more water if the lemonade is too sweet for your taste .

Notes

• Fresh strawberries are KEY! Frozen would be decent to use but there is something magical about a fresh strawberry in this recipe. So pick out the most beautiful strawberries you can find at the store or your local farmers market to make your lemonade amazing.
• An easy trick for getting the most juice out of your lemon is to firmly roll it in on the counter before you cut it in half. Applying pressure to the lemon allows the inside to soften instead of being so stiff so when you use your juicer you are getting the most of your lemon.
• The kind of sugar that you use matters. White granulated sugar is the best to mix in this recipe but if you are looking for something a little different, try using coconut sugar instead. The consistency is close to that of white sugar and it is slightly better for you.
• If you are wanting to use a sugar-free substitute then just swap out your white granulated sugar for your sweetener of choice. The amount will change based on which alternate sweetener you choose. Because of this, slowly pour your alternative sweetener in and taste every so often to make sure it doesn’t overwhelm the rest of your ingredients.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 30Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 64mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 0g