The Perfect Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Nothing beats a refreshing glass of well-made lemonade. Using fresh, local strawberries, our recipe offers a healthier twist on the classic drink.
And here's the best part: our strawberry lemonade recipe can be made with sugar, sugar-free, or natural sweeteners and is incredibly refreshing, making it perfect for the summer months. Plus, it's simple to make and requires just four ingredients.
Small Saucepan
Mesh Strainer
Measuring Cup
Pitcher
Pairing Knife
Blender
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 lb strawberries hulled
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4 lemons
- 5-6 cups cold water
In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat. This will create a simple syrup.
Once it reaches a boil, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Squeeze fresh lemons to extract the juice and add it to a pitcher.
Blend the strawberries until they are fully pureed.
If desired, strain the puree using a mesh strainer to remove any seeds.
Add the strawberry puree to the pitcher with the lemon juice.
Pour in the simple syrup and additional water.
Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients.
Chill the strawberry lemonade in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve it.
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