Name: Strawberry Lemonade
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c. strawberries; 2 c. lemon juice (about 10 lemons); 2 c. sugar; 7 c. water, divided

Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate summer drink! It’s sweet, refreshing, and easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients. If you love lemonade, this recipe is guaranteed to be a new summer favorite!

Is there anything that screams summer more than fresh Strawberry Lemonade? It’s one of our favorite twists on a classic… and one of the BEST ways to celebrate warm weather.

I made my first pitcher of the season just last week, and let’s just say everyone went crazy for it. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the lemon strawberry flavor combo seriously can’t be beat. Not to mention… any drink made entirely with fresh ingredients is bound to be amazing!

It’s the perfect drink for barbecues, picnics, and pool days, and I love that it’s something the whole family can enjoy together. (That being said, feel free to add a splash of vodka for an adult-only gathering.)

No matter how you enjoy it, one thing is for sure… this is one recipe you’ll be making on repeat. Guaranteed.

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🍓 Ingredients

2 c. strawberries
2 c. lemon juice (about 10 lemons)
2 c. sugar
7 c. water, divided

📋 Instructions

Wash strawberries, remove stems, and cut into quarters.
Combine quartered strawberries with 1 c. water in a blender; puree until smooth. Push mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove extra seeds and pulp. Set puree aside.
Cut lemons in half and juice them to get 2 cups lemon juice. Set juice aside.
Prepare simple syrup by combining 2 c. sugar, 2 c. water, and 6-8 juiced lemon halves in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and cover until cool.
Once cool, combine strawberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, and 4 c. water in a large pitcher.
Garnish with lemon slices and strawberries as desired. Serve over ice.

🍊 Recipe variations

Use a combination of lemon & lime juice or lemon & orange juice
Use a combination of berries or substitute raspberries or blackberries for the strawberries
Add a handful of fresh basil or mint leaves to the simple syrup mixture, then prepare as instructed
Substitute 4 c. sparkling water to make sparkling lemonade
Adjust the sweetness by using more or less sugar in the simple syrup
Add vodka for a boozy drink

❄️ Frozen strawberries

Fresh strawberries are ideal for this recipe, but you can use frozen in a pinch. If using frozen,you may need to add more sugar, since fresh strawberries are usually sweeter.

🌡 Storing

Strawberry Lemonade should be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can freeze any extra in ice cube trays to enjoy all summer long!

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