Easy strawberry lemonade recipe! Refreshing, cool summer drink that is perfect for the hot weather. This homemade drink is made with 3 ingredients and not only do you get a cool drink, you also get the nutritional benefits of strawberries and lemons.
Learn how to make strawberry lemonade from scratch with this simple recipe.
This fresh strawberry lemonade recipe is easy and quick. It takes just 10 minutes to make and voila you have a super refreshing, delicious, tart summer drink.
Easy homemade lemonade recipes are summer favourites and this strawberry version is top on our list. It's just so simple to put together, cool and refreshing.
We love strawberries and we like lemons so it's no surprise this is one lemonade recipe we enjoy a lot. Especially in the summer when the weather is hot although we drink this all year round.
It's perfect for barbeques, birthday parties or holiday parties.
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
With this easy recipe, you don't need to make strawberry lemonade syrup on the stove. In fact no need for making syrup. I've simplified the process of making this drink so you do less work and get the same great result.
Before you head for Costa, Wendys, or TGI Fridays for strawberry lemonade, remember you can make yours at home from scratch.
You can determine the ingredients and quantity of sugar that goes in it and you can make healthy strawberry lemonade at home for a fraction of the price of buying.
Strawberries benefits
Strawberries are amongst the most antioxidants rich food. It's fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free and high in water which makes it low calorie.
They are an excellent source of manganese and rich in plant compounds.
Strawberries are associated with improved heart health and lower blood sugar.
100g of strawberries contains 33 calories which makes it good for weight control.
Lemon benefits
Lemons are high in vitamin C, antioxidants and fibre. One lemon contains 31mg of vitamin C which makes it a great source of Vitamin C.
They help in weight loss, good for digestive health and may lower cholesterol. The citric acid in lemons may also help prevent kidney stones.
In summary, strawberries and lemons are low-calorie fruits, healthy, good source of vitamins, antioxidants and plant compounds and they make a great refreshing drink called strawberry lemonade.
Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients
Detailed ingredient list and directions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Strawberries
Lemons - Use fresh lemons for the authentic freshly squeezed lemonade taste however you can also use lemon juice from bottle.
Sugar- Granulated or Caster sugar.
Water
Ice cubes
How to make Strawberry Lemonade
This refreshing strawberry lemonade recipe is easy and quick to make. Let me show you how
First, Juice the lemons to get fresh lemon juice and set aside.
Next, you puree the strawberries - Add strawberries in a food processor or blender, add in the sugar and a cup of water then blend till smooth.
Strain through a fine-mesh.
Add some ice into a pitcher then add in the strawberries and lemon garnish (optional)
Pour the strained strawberry juice and the lemon juice in the pitcher. Stir and serve.
Tools you'll need
Pitcher
How to Store
Store strawberry lemonade in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips
- Adjust the quantity of sugar and water to suit your preference
- Add some mint to make it mint strawberry lemonade.
- Serve with ice, fresh strawberries and sliced lemon garnish.
- Exclude the sugar or substitute for a sweetener for a healthy lemonade.
- Want it alcoholic? Add in some rum, tequila or vodka.
- Although not the best you can use frozen strawberries.
Is Pink lemonade the same as strawberry lemonade?
No, it's not. Pink lemonade is usually coloured with red dye to get the pink colour although red fruits like cranberry, strawberry and raspberries are sometimes used while strawberry lemonade is made with fresh strawberries and gets its colour from the strawberries.
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Recipe
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Equipment
- blender
- Juicer
- Fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 10 large Strawberries
- 4 large Lemons
- ½ cup Sugar or to taste
- 4 cups Water
- Ice cubes
- sliced strawberries and lemons for garnish
Instructions
- First, Juice the lemons to get fresh lemon juice and set aside.
- Next, you puree the strawberries - Add strawberries in a food processor or blender, add in the sugar and a cup of water then blend till smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh.
- Add some ice into a pitcher then add in the strawberries and lemon garnish (optional)
- Pour the strained strawberry juice, lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of water in the pitcher. Stir and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the quantity of sugar and water to suit your preference
- Add some mint to make it mint strawberry lemonade
- Serve with ice, fresh strawberries and sliced lemon garnish.
- Exclude the sugar or substitute for a sweetener for a healthy strawberry lemonade recipe.
- Want it alcoholic? Add in some rum or vodka.
- Although not the best you can use frozen strawberries.
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