Hey, y'all! Nothing says summer quite like a glass of Homemade Strawberry Lemonade. Made with fresh strawberries and bright lemon juice, it's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a fresh flavor that's hard to beat on a warm afternoon.

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Fresh fruit makes all the difference in this recipe, giving every sip bright, natural flavor. Make a pitcher ahead of time, keep it chilled, and you'll have a refreshing drink ready whenever the mood strikes.

Subscribe To Receive New Posts Straight In Your Inbox

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients

• 1 c. sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 c. water (for the syrup)
• 1 c. lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons, freshly squeezed)
• 1 c. fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 4 c. cold water (to dilute)

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from the heat and let the simple syrup cool.
2. Meanwhile, blend the strawberries with a splash of water until smooth. For a smoother lemonade, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve.
3. Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, removing any seeds.
4. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, strawberry puree, lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
5. Taste and adjust as needed by adding more lemon juice for extra tartness or more water if you prefer a lighter flavor.
6. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and mint, if desired.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Use fresh lemons and ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
2. Strain the puree if you prefer a smoother lemonade.
3. Chill before serving.
4. Garnish with lemon slices, strawberries, or fresh mint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Other Recipes You'll Love

1. Georgia Peach Lemonade
2. Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail
3. Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake

Recipe

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

JC Phelps

This Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is a refreshing twist on a classic Southern favorite! It's as pretty as it is delicious!

No ratings yet

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Cooling Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 6

Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x

• 1 c. sugar adjust to taste
• 1 c. water for the syrup
• 1 c. lemon juice about 4-6 lemons, freshly squeezed
• 1 c. fresh strawberries hulled and halved
• 4 c. cold water to dilute

Instructions

 

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from the heat and let the simple syrup cool.
• Meanwhile, blend the strawberries with a splash of water until smooth. For a smoother lemonade, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve.
• Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, removing any seeds.
• In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, strawberry puree, lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
• Taste and adjust as needed by adding more lemon juice for extra tartness or more water if you prefer a lighter flavor.
• Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and mint, if desired.

Notes

• Use fresh lemons and ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
• Strain the puree if you prefer a smoother lemonade.
• Chill before serving.
• Garnish with lemon slices, strawberries, or fresh mint.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.2mg

Keyword Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Y'all come back now, ya hear?

My best,

JC