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    Home » Drink » Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

    Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

    Published: Jun 19, 2019 · Modified: Jun 23, 2023 by Jessica Robinson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Strawberry lemonade in clear glass with ice cubes and lemon wedge.

    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.

    Strawberry lemonade in a glass with fresh strawberry slices, lemon slices, and fresh mint.

    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 Cocktails.

    Clear cylinder glass of strawberry lemonade, fresh strawberry slices, ice cubes, lemon slices, fresh mint in glass.

    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.
    glasses of homemade strawberry lemonade.

    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.

    Clear glass pouring pitcher with strawberry lemonade, lemon slices, strawberry slices, and a sprig of fresh mint.

    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.
    fresh strawberries in a blender.
    fresh strawberries blended together with water in a blender.
    glass pouring pitcher with sugar and measuring cup with lemon juice.

    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.

    Glass of strawberry lemonade, fresh strawberries, lemon slices, fresh mint, raspberry paper straw in glass.

    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.

    glass pouring pitcher of strawberry lemonade.

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

    Homemade Lemonade in a glass pouring pitcher with glasses to the side.

    More Summer Drink Recipes

    • Summer Sangria
    • Watermelon Sangria
    • Strawberry Cocktails
    • Pink Bikini Cocktail
    • Peach Iced Tea
    • Raspberry Iced Tea

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    5 from 8 votes
    Glass of lemonade with fresh strawberries, lemon and fresh mint.
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    Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    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

      June 29, 2021 at 11:37 am

      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

        June 29, 2021 at 11:57 am

        I usually use a 1-gallon pouring pitcher.

        Reply
    2. Patricia A Wagner says

      June 13, 2021 at 6:02 am

      Can you make it with swerve sweetener?

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        June 16, 2021 at 9:42 am

        I’ve not done this. But I’m sure you probably could

        Reply
    3. Amy Engberson says

      June 07, 2021 at 8:06 pm

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

      Reply
    4. Seanna Borrows says

      May 18, 2021 at 10:26 am

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

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        May 18, 2021 at 10:59 am

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

        Reply
    5. Lisa Hatfield says

      May 13, 2021 at 12:53 pm

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

      Reply
    6. Kathleen says

      June 13, 2020 at 11:56 am

      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

        June 15, 2020 at 11:27 am

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

        Reply
    7. Claudia says

      June 02, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      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

        June 02, 2020 at 4:26 pm

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

        Reply
    8. Hannah says

      May 31, 2020 at 5:29 pm

      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

        May 31, 2020 at 6:17 pm

        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

      March 31, 2020 at 11:32 am

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

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        March 31, 2020 at 12:15 pm

        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

      March 12, 2018 at 10:33 pm

      5 stars
      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

      March 12, 2018 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      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

      March 12, 2018 at 9:39 pm

      5 stars
      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

      March 12, 2018 at 9:27 pm

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

      Reply
    14. Emily says

      March 12, 2018 at 9:20 pm

      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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