Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
A fresh strawberry lemonade recipe made with real pureed strawberries and fresh-squeezed lemon juice, no bottled shortcuts. Ready in 15 minutes plus chilling time.
Servings 8 glasses
Calories 95kcal
Cost $5
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Fine mesh strainer
- 1 Large pitcher 2-quart or larger
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Puree
- 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
For the Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 batch ice for serving
- 1 few sprigs fresh mint optional garnish
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Puree
- Add the hulled strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour the puree through a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the seeds and pulp left behind.
Mix and Chill the Lemonade
- Squeeze fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of juice, straining out any seeds.
- Pour the strained strawberry puree, lemon juice, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar into a large pitcher.
- Pour in 4 cups of cold water and stir until the sugar fully dissolves, about 1 minute.
- Taste the lemonade and add a little more sugar or water depending on how sweet or strong you like it.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors settle and the lemonade gets properly cold.
- Stir well, then pour over ice and garnish with a fresh mint sprig if using.
Notes
Use very ripe strawberries for the best color and sweetness. Frozen strawberries work if thawed and drained first. Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated -- stir before serving.
