There’s nothing better than a sweet and tangy strawberry lemonade on a hot day. It’s officially that season, which means homemade lemonades are on repeat. This one is perfectly balanced and the easiest way to cool off when the weather heats up. Bright, refreshing, and bursting with real strawberry flavor.
Why you’ll love this Strawberry Lemonade?
• Super easy: perfect for beginners
• So fresh and delicious: the perfect drink for spring and summer.
• Easily customizable: once you’ve got the base down, you can switch up the flavors however you like
What you’ll need for this Southern Lemonade
- Fresh lemons (for fresh lemon juice)
- Strawberries
- Simple syrup (homemade for best flavor *see notes*)
- Cold water
That’s it! This easy strawberry lemonade recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly, making it a go-to for summer drink. Plus, it’s easy to adjust the sweetness to your liking.
How to make Simple Syrup?
The recipe starts with making simple syrup. This is key to making smooth, well-blended lemonade that’s free of grainy sugar. Here’s how to make it:
- Combine equal parts granulated sugar and water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Store in a jar in the fridge for easy use.
How to Make Strawberry Lemonade
- Clean and chop strawberries. Add to a blender and about 1 1/2 cup of simple syrup. Pulse until smooth. You have your strawberry puree.
- Next, Juice 6 lemons to get about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice with the strawberry puree.
- Add 4 cups of cold water and stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more syrup or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint, if desired.
More Lemonade Flavors to try?
Want to switch things up? Try adding fresh fruit or herbs to create your own signature summer lemonade:
- Classic Southern Lemonade
- Peach Lemonade
- Blueberry Lemonade
- Mint Lemonade
More Recipes To Try
- Frozen Summer Mojito
- Guava Mocktail Refresher
- Hot Honey Mango Mocktail
- Refreshing Blackberry Pine Mocktail
Tried This Recipe?
If you make this Homemade Strawberry Lemonade, I’d love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @cookwithci or leave a comment below. Your feedback means so much—and I love seeing your creations in the wild!
Equipment
- Pitcher
- Blender
Ingredients
- 6 lemons
- 4 cups water
Simple syrup
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
For the simple syrup
- Combine 2 cups of granulated sugar and 2 cups of water. Heat over medium until the sugar fully dissolves, then allow it to cool.
- Chop the strawberries and add them to a blender. Pour in 1 cup of simple syrup and blend until smooth.
For the Lemonade
- In a pitcher, squeeze in fresh lemon juice, then add the strawberry puree and water. Mix everything together, taste and adjust the sweetness as desired.
- Add ice and lemon slices and enjoy!
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