Strawberry Lemonade Recipe (2024)

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Strawberry Lemonade recipe is made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and ice cubes. Strawberry lemonade is easy, quick, and refreshing summer drink recipe that only takes 4-ingredients and 10-minutes to make!

Homemade lemonade tastes so much better than store-bought and is the perfect drink for cookouts, barbecues and picnics!

This refreshing summertime drink is the perfect addition to our cookouts and barbecues. It’s my go-to summer drink recipe.

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It’s the perfect drink for hot summers and any occasion. We love serving it with potato salad and baked beans!

You can place Strawberry Lemonade into a large drink dispenser for cookouts, barbecues or family picnics. Place faux ice cubes down at the bottom so your drink nozzle doesn’t get clogged from strawberry puree.

Summer is here, sunflowers are blooming and I’ve got the screen door open with a great Southern breeze blowing through. We love making summer drinks at home- including Peach Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea and Pink Bikini co*cktails.

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Why this recipe works

  • Made with simple ingredients – Strawberry lemonade uses ingredients readily available at most grocery stores.
  • Ease – Quick and easy to make with simple steps ensure the perfect strawberry lemonade each and every time.
  • Flavor – Refreshing, lemony, tart, sweet and infused with strawberries (Perfect for summer!)
  • Prep ahead of time – Lemonade can easily be made a day or two in advance and refrigerated.
  • Easy summer drink – This strawberry lemonade is one of the easiest summer drinks recipes for a crowd.

What you’ll need

  • Sugar – We use regular granulated sugar in this recipe that is dissolved in hot water to become a simple syrup. Adjust the sugar to your liking.
  • Strawberries – Use fresh or frozen strawberries.
  • Lemon juice – We use bottled lemon juice, but you’re welcome to squeeze your own if desired.
  • Ice cubes – Homemade lemonade is best served chilled overtop plenty of ice cubes for the best flavor.
  • Fresh mint, strawberries and lemon – We love to garnish with strawberry slices, lemon wedges and fresh mint. But, it’s certainly optional and delicious either way.
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This strawberry lemonade recipe has never been easier and once you do, you’ll never buy anything store bought again! To make strawberry lemonade start you’ll need fresh strawberries, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and water.

I created this copycat Wendy’s strawberry lemonade a few years back and everyone loves it! Made from fresh ingredients in less than 10 minutes.

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Be sure and try my other Raspberry Lemonade, Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade, Peach Sweet Tea, and Raspberry Iced Tea.

How to make Strawberry Lemonade

All you need is a fine mesh strainer. Depending on how much pulp you prefer, you can decide if you just want juice from strawberries or a little bit of pulp. It’s all to your personal preference.

  • Puree strawberries – Puree fresh strawberries in a blender with a cup of water until smooth.
  • Make simple syrup – Bring water to a boil and pour over granulated sugar. Stir to dissolve.
  • Add lemon juice – Add the lemon juice to the simple syrup mixture.
  • Combine strawberries with juice– Combine the strawberry mixture with the lemonade, stir to combine. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain out some of the strawberry pulp and seeds, if desired.
  • Refrigerate – Chill for a few hours before pouring over ice cubes in glasses, add strawberry slices, lemon slices, and fresh mint for garnish.
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To make homemade lemonade, you need to make a simple syrup. Sugar will not dissolve properly in cold water.

Fresh strawberry slices, lemon slices, and fresh mint are perfect garnishes for this easy lemonade recipe.

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Recipe FAQs

How do you make Strawberry Lemonade from scratch?

Simply add fresh or frozen strawberries to the blender, combine with simple syrup and lemonade mixture. Add as much or as little strawberry puree as you prefer. Chill the lemonade for several hours before serving.

What is Strawberry lemonade made of?

Strawberry lemonade is made of fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and water.

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It’s tart, sweet and with fresh strawberries the perfect summer drink. Strawberry Fruit Bars are also very refreshing for summer.

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More Summer Drink Recipes

  • Summer Sangria
  • Watermelon Sangria
  • Strawberry co*cktails
  • Pink Bikini co*cktail
  • Peach Iced Tea
  • Raspberry Iced Tea

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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry lemonade is made with simple ingredients and the perfect summer drink.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: 8 people

Calories: 218kcal

Author: Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

Strawberry Lemonade

  • 2 cups lemon juice
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 ½ cups cold water divided
  • 2 cups strawberries
  • plenty of ice cubes
  • strawberry slices for garnish
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

Strawberry Lemonade

  • Bring 3 cups of water to a boil to create a simple syrup. Add the sugar into the pouring pitcher. Pour the hot water over the sugar and stir to dissolve.

  • Add the lemon juice to the simple syrup mixture.

  • Add strawberries and 1 cup of water to a blender. Puree until smooth.

  • Pour the strawberry mixture into the lemonade and stir. You can strain out some of the strawberry pulp and seeds with a fine mesh strainer if you prefer.

  • Chill the lemonade for several hours before serving. Serve over ice and add strawberry slices, lemon slices, and fresh mint for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin C: 44.8mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Comments

  1. Kim says

    I am getting ready to make this for a surprise birthday party and wanted to make sure I have the correct size pitcher. What size pitcher do I need for this recipe?

    Reply

    • Jessica Robinson says

      I usually use a 1-gallon pouring pitcher.

      Reply

  2. Patricia A Wagner says

    Can you make it with swerve sweetener?

    Reply

  3. Amy Engberson says

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    Holy cow! This is the best lemonade ever! My kids are in heaven!

    Reply

  4. Seanna Borrows says

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    So refreshing and summery! I plan to drink this all summer long.

    Reply

    • Jessica Robinson says

      Oh thank you!! It’s one of our favorites too!

      Reply

  5. Lisa Hatfield says

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    I can’t wait to make this again when it gets hot this Summer! SO GOOOOOD.

    Reply

  6. Kathleen says

    It’s my daughters Birthday on the 21st of June. It’s the first day of summer, and Summer is one of her middle names. So guess what l will be serving to her friends, though she is probably going to mix something else in, she’s turning 24! Thanks

    Reply

    • Jessica Robinson says

      Kathleen!
      So glad to hear that you loved this lemonade recipe!

      Reply

  7. Claudia says

    Hi,

    When you say 2 cups of lemon juice, is it the stire-bought lemon juice or do you press fresh lemons? Thanks!

    Reply

    • Jessica Robinson says

      Claudia,
      Yes, use store-bought lemon juice. Find it down the juice aisle.

      Reply

  8. Hannah says

    I’m going to try this but you said to make a simple sugar you need equal parts sugar and water but the recipe says 3 cups water and two cups sugar.

    Reply

    • Jessica Robinson says

      Hannah,
      Normally a simple syrup is equal parts of water to sugar. However, with this recipe… I have found I like a little less sugar. Therefore, 2 cups sugar. 3 cups water.

      Reply

  9. Sylvie says

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    Just made this strawberries lemonade, bring the summer in every glass ! Thank you ,from Canada !

    Reply

    • Jessica Robinson says

      Hi Sylvie!
      Thanks so much for visiting from Canada! My family is French Canadian! So glad to hear you enjoyed the Strawberry lemonade!!

      Reply

  10. swathi says

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    My kids love strawberry lemonade I usually buy from grocery store. But your recipe is so easy and delicious I will give it a try.

    Reply

  11. Hayley says

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    It’s still pretty chilly here in Missouri but this has me wishing it was sunny and 75 out! Sounds so yummy.

    Reply

  12. Ali Randall says

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    Now you have me longing for summer. This is a perfect refresher for the screened porch. Love how easy this is to make from scratch.

    Reply

  13. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

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    This is making me want warmer weather right now! This sounds so refreshing!

    Reply

  14. Emily says

    Strawberry lemonade is such a refreshing drink! Great recipe to use next time my kids do a lemonade stand to step it up a notch!

    Reply

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Strawberry Lemonade Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is strawberry lemonade made of? ›

How to Make Strawberry Lemonade. This recipe is incredibly easy! Simply blend up fresh strawberries with water, agave, and a generous amount of lemon juice and it's ready to serve! With this dump and blend method, it will be a little frothy at the top (which we enjoyed).

What is the difference between pink lemonade and strawberry lemonade? ›

Strawberry lemonade is named based on the ingredients while pink lemonade is named based on the color. So, strawberry lemonade is a type of pink lemonade, but pink lemonade can also be made with any other type of red berry.

Why is strawberry lemonade good for you? ›

The strawberries alone provide 444% of your DV of vitamin C, 9 grams of fiber and nearly 700 mg of potassium. The lemon provides 44 grams of Vitamin C and an additional 376 mg of potassium.

Is it cheaper to make lemonade or buy it? ›

The answer is, it is generally cheaper to buy lemonade than to make it. As an example, you can buy a 7-cup carton of Newman's Own on Peapod.com for $2.29 and spend about $6 on ingredients to make about the same volume of homemade lemonade. That is more than double the price of the store-bought lemonade.

What is Starbucks strawberry lemonade made of? ›

Frequently Asked Questions. What's in Starbucks strawberry lemonade? Strawberries purée, lemonade, and simple syrup are the dominant ingredients. We're starting from scratch with freshly squeezed lemons, cold water, and simple syrup, and mixing it right in with our strawberry puree.

Is strawberry lemonade healthier than soda? ›

Fruit-flavoured fizzy drinks like lemonade and fizzy orange are slightly better choices than cola, but not ideal as your regular drink. The combination of sugar and acid can damage your teeth, and over time, excess calories from a high-sugar diet can lead to weight gain.

Why does Minute Maid pink lemonade taste different? ›

Many big brand companies make pink lemonades using concentrated grape juice; for instance, when looking at the ingredient lists for Minute Maid's regular and pink lemonades, the only differences are that the pink lemonade includes 1% more juice, which can almost certainly be attributed to the added ingredient of grape ...

Why is it called strawberry lemonade? ›

One day in 1857, while Conklin was making regular lemonade, he ran out of water. In desperation, he used the pink water from a tub that one of the bareback riders had used to wash her red tights. Unfazed, Conklin added some lemon slices and sold the concoction as “strawberry lemonade,” promptly doubling his sales.

What is Minute Maid pink lemonade made of? ›

PURE FILTERED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, LESS THAN 0.5% OF: NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID (PROVIDES TARTNESS), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT TASTE), RED #40.

Is drinking homemade lemonade good for you? ›

The answer is yes, homemade lemonade is healthier than carbonated lemonade, but only if you cut down on the sugar. Unsweetened lemonade is always the best way forward, allowing you to keep the hydrating properties, vitamin C, and antioxidants but cut down on the drawbacks, primarily caused by excess sugars.

Do strawberries detox your body? ›

Vitamin C is particularly great for your skin and for boosting collagen production. In addition, strawberries are full of antioxidants, which are naturally detoxifying and a great way to support your digestive system.

Is strawberry lemonade good for your throat? ›

Healthy Strawberry Lemonade, adapted from Elana's Pantry, is my go-to remedy. Think lemonade isn't a good winter drink? Think again. The lemon juice is loaded with vitamin c, provides numerous cleansing properties, and is soothing on a sore throat.

How much should you sell a cup of lemonade for? ›

Set a price for your lemonade that's around $0.25-$1.00. Then, make an inviting, colorful sign that advertises your lemonade. Talk to people as they walk by and politely ask them if they want a cup of lemonade. Ask your parents to find out whether you can set up a stand.

Can I sell homemade lemonade? ›

Make sure it's legal (seriously!)

Believe it or not, most states require a permit to run a lemonade stand, even if it's on private property. At last check, only 14 states will let you sell lemonade without a permit. But of course, many of those state or county laws have caveats for the real world.

Is homemade lemonade better than soda? ›

A: Despite its healthier image, regular lemonade is not necessarily any lower in calories than an equal portion of a regular carbonated soft drink. Whether ready-to-drink or made at home from frozen concentrate or a powdered mix, most lemonade contains about 100 to 120 calories in each eight-ounce portion.

What is lemonade mostly made of? ›

There are varieties of lemonade found throughout the world. In North America and South Asia, cloudy lemonade is a common variety. It is traditionally a homemade drink using lemon juice, water, and a sweetener such as cane sugar, simple syrup, maple syrup or honey.

What is strawberry drink made of? ›

This classic summertime drink is made with just four ingredients: strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water. It's refreshing and addictive on a warm day, and everyone can indulge since it's made without alcohol.

What's in strawberry lemonade Refresher? ›

Ingredients. Ice, Strawberry Acai Base [Water, Sugar, White Grape Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Natural Green Coffee Flavor, Fruit And Vegetable Juice, Rebaudioside-a], Lemonade [Water, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Lemon Oil], Freeze-dried Strawberries.

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