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A refreshing summer cooler, this Homemade Strawberry Lemonade, made from fresh fruit, and sweetened with your choice of honey, maple syrup or sugar! This is a delicious way to hydrate.
Make this really quickly, and keep for when you need it. I keep a BIG pitcher of this in my fridge. A quick stir and a glass of ice is all you need!
Here in Phoenix we are in the thick of outdoor parties, barbecues, camping trips and running around. I’m gearing up for a super hot summer! Strawberry season is well upon us and I am HERE for it.
We drink a LOT of water year-round. Living in the Arizona desert means dehydration is a huge issue, and it can sneak up on you. Sometimes, it’s hard to get in enough fluids to keep our bodies functioning well, so sweetening the deal a little is a clear winner. It’s hot, there are lots of activities to do, and we have to stay hydrated. Why not make it easy and enjoy a long cool glass of strawberry lemonade?
I LOVE this easy strawberry lemonade recipe, it’s the most refreshing summer drink! It’s also really easy to make: begin with freshly squeezed lemons, and making a strawberry juice, by pureeing fresh strawberries. Then we make a simple syrup, and mix it all up with fresh, cold water. Grab a glass of ice, pour it over and ta-daaaaa!!
I’m a person with no lemon tree in their back yard. I beg my friends to come over and “help” them with their supply. I’m a good friend like that! (Note: if you live near me and have a tree… let’s talk!). Homemade lemonade is in your future!
Ingredients in Strawberry Lemonade:
- Strawberries
- Lemons
- Water
- Sugar (or honey, maple, or agave)
Have YOU ever met a kid who doesn’t want to suck down some strawberry lemonade? My two are sitting happily on the couch here. They beg for lemonade all year round! I tried to ask for my cup back, and the little one (left) continued sucking and held tight. Well, I tried.
How to make Fresh Strawberry Lemonade:
Full, printable recipe below – just scroll down to the recipe card!
(full recipe below)
- Step 1 Juice the lemons, and add to a large pitcher.
- Step 2 In a blender, add the strawberries and 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.
- Step 3 Strain strawberry juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove the pulp, add to the pitcher.
- Step 4 Make a sugar syrup – heat the cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a large saucepan until it boils, and the sugar dissolves. Cool to room temperature.
- Step 5 Add the remaining 6 cups of water to the pitcher, then add the cooled sugar syrup.
- Step 6 Stir until well blended.
- Step 7 Serve over ice.
- Step 8 Devour.
I keep a BIG pitcher of this in my fridge. A quick stir, and a glass of ice is all you need!
Kylee’s Notes:
Maple syrup, honey, and agave syrup are all great alternatives to white sugar
Switch up the ratios of lemons, strawberries, and water to get your perfect blend.
Make this and FREEZE it – always be ready for some hydration!
You can do this with frozen strawberries if you have a hankering during the offseason for strawberries – but always, ALWAYS use fresh lemon juice. Frozen berries are often less sweet than fresh, so make sure you test it and adjust the sugar if needed.
Add vodka and make it a super refreshing adult beverage, add salt and it’s a sports drink!
Want more summer recipes?
- Strawberry-Lime & Pineapple-Mint Agua Fresca
- Summery White Bean Salad
- Summery Tuscan Chicken Orzo
- Fresh Tomato Tart
- Pineapple Punch (from Simple and Seasonal)
- Strawberry Mojito Sparkling Water (from Home Made Interest)
- Brazilian Lemonade (from Jonesin’ for a Taste)
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Home Made Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 2 cups lemon juice (about 6 large lemons)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (cleaned and hulled)
- 8 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar (or maple syrup, agave or honey)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons, and add to a large pitcher.
- In a blender, add the strawberries and 1 cup of water.
- Blend until pureed.
- Strain strawberry mixture to remove pulp, add to the pitcher.
- Heat the sugar and 1 cup of water in a large saucepan until it boils, and the sugar dissolves. Cool.
- Add remaining 6 cups of water to the pitcher, then add the cooled sugar syrup.
- Stir until well blended.
- Serve over ice.
- Devour.
Notes
Kylee’s Notes
- Maple syrup, honey, and agave syrup are all great alternatives to white sugar. You will use much less – it’s not a cup for cup exchange if you are using liquid sweeteners.
- Switch up the ratios of lemons, strawberries, and water to get your perfect blend.
- Make this and FREEZE it – always be ready for some hydration!
- You can do this with frozen strawberries if you have a hankering during the offseason for strawberries – but always, ALWAYS use fresh lemon juice. Frozen berries are often less sweet than fresh, so make sure you test it and adjust the sugar if needed.
- Add vodka and make it a super refreshing adult beverage, add salt and it’s a sports drink!
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Update: This recipe was originally posted in 2018, and has been updated to improve reader experience. The recipe remains the same!
Theresa says
This is SO good!! I was looking for homemade sport drink…I added a little salt and voila..sport drink!! Thank you for sharing!!
Danielle says
Lemonade is totally one of my summer weaknesses. And strawberries. Oh, and cake. Anyways, this lemonade is awesome. I put it in the ice cream machine and made slushies with it!
MR says
We loved this so much! I made it as written and put it in the fridge for the grandkids. They were so excited!
Kate says
My kids love lemonade!