Fresh, bright, and bursting with real fruit flavor
This strawberry lemonade is the perfect blend of sweet strawberries and tart lemons. You can make it with fresh or frozen strawberries, and it takes only minutes!
🍓 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Strawberry Purée
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar (or honey)
¼ cup water
For the Lemonade
1 cup lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
½–¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
4 cups cold water
Ice
Optional Add-Ins
Mint leaves
Extra strawberry slices
Lemon slices
Sparkling water instead of still
🍋 Instructions
1. Make the Strawberry Purée
In a blender, blend:
Strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup water
Blend until smooth.
(If you prefer a smooth drink, strain it to remove seeds — optional.)
2. Make the Lemonade Base
In a pitcher, mix:
Lemon juice
½–¾ cup sugar
Stir until the sugar starts to dissolve.
(You can microwave the lemon juice for 10–15 seconds to help the sugar melt faster.)
3. Combine Everything
Add to the pitcher:
Strawberry purée
4 cups cold water
Stir well and taste.
If it’s:
Too sweet → add more lemon juice or water
Too tart → add a bit more sugar
Too strong → add more water or ice
4. Serve Over Ice
Pour into glasses filled with ice and add:
Strawberry slices
Lemon slices
A sprig of mint for extra freshness
Enjoy your perfectly balanced strawberry lemonade!
⭐ Tips for the Best Flavor
Use ripe strawberries — sweeter berries = better lemonade.
Fresh lemon juice gives a brighter, cleaner flavor than bottled.
Chill before serving for the best taste.
Add sparkling water for fizzy strawberry lemonade.
Replace some sugar with honey for a richer sweetness.
🍓 Fun Variations
Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Add fresh mint leaves to the pitcher.
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Blend everything with ice for a slushy version.
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Add a few basil leaves for a gourmet twist.
Pink Lemonade Version
Use half water and half strawberry purée.
🍋🍓 This Really IS the Best Strawberry Lemonade Ever!
It’s bright, fresh, beautifully pink, and so easy to customize. Whether you want a classic sweet drink, a sparkling refreshing version, or a frozen slushie, this recipe is your go-to.