Homemade Strawberry Lemonade (2024)

April 18, 2023 by Beth Pierce 41 Comments

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Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade is perfect for all your summer entertaining needs. You can have a delicious cold thirst quencher with a handful of ingredients, a little advanced preparation, and five minutes. Try this homemade strawberry lemonade using fresh strawberries for a burst of strawberry flavor. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or just a hot day!

Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberries are abundant year round here, but this time of year, they seem particularly sweet and, oh, such a pretty shade of red. It is as if they can ripen on the plant longer before being picked. Homemade lemonade is so easy to make and refreshing. It includes five ingredients, and two of them are water and ice! I know what you are thinking! You got this covered, right? Make the simple syrup ahead of time, and put this together in minutes. You could do this entire recipe in less time than it takes to throw in a load of laundry, making it the perfect party beverage.

This beautiful, refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Recipe is the perfect blend of fresh strawberries and fresh lemons without being overly sweet or syrupy. It is the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. Do you want to jazz it up for your upcoming patio party? Throw in a little vodka or tequila for a refreshing summer co*cktail. You can add sliced strawberries to jazz it up, but it tastes great and looks gorgeous both ways. If you like entertaining, try Arnold Palmer drink, blueberry lemonade, mango lassi, and orange julius.

Just 4 Ingredients for Strawberry Lemonade

Water
Sugar
Strawberries – preferably fresh
Lemons – lots for juice and garnish
Mint sprigs – optional

How to make Strawberry Lemonade

It is so easy and only takes about five minutes if you prepare your simple syrup in advance. Heat the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat to a simmer to prepare your simple syrup. Stir the mixture until the sugar granules dissolve, and let it fully cool.

Add your strawberries and lemon juice to a blender or food processor and puree. Pour the strawberry puree into a large pitcher. Stir in the rest of the cooled simple syrup. For best results, chill for 2-3 hours. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and mint if desired.

Recipe Tips

Make the sugar water mixture (simple syrup) in advance and chill well.
I prefer to use fresh strawberries for this. Frozen strawberries can be used, but they must be thawed completely. Better yet, you can make a frozen strawberry lemonade.
If you like less pulpy strawberry lemonade, strainthestrawberry mixturethrough a fine mesh strainer.
Other sweeteners to substitute are honey, agave syrup, or stevia
To garnish with strawberries and lemon slices, slice about halfway up the middle, starting at the bottom and sliding on the glass’s rim.
Fresh mint always adds a refreshing hint of flavor.
Forvariation, swap out limes for lemonsforstrawberry limeadeor use club soda instead of water for a sparkling lemonade. Make an all-naturalpink lemonadeby adding a little cranberry juice.
If you’re in a hurry, dissolve the sugar in 2 cups of water on the stovetop. Let it cool for a few minutes, and then add 4 cups of chilled water to the mixture.

Storage

If the lemonade will not be consumed quickly, add ice only to the glasses and not the pitcher. You don’t want the delicious Strawberry Lemonade getting watered down.

Store leftovers in a covered beverage decanter in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Strawberry Lemonade

With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes, this refreshing Strawberry Lemonade made with fresh strawberries and lemons is perfect for all your summer entertaining needs.

5 from 24 votes

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Course: beverage

Cuisine: Southern

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Beth Pierce

Ingredients

6 cups of cold water
1 cup sugar
1 lb fresh strawberries hulled reserve 4 small strawberries for garnish
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
Lemon slices
Mint sprigs optional
Ice

Instructions

Heat the water and sugar over medium heat to a simmer. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Let it fully cool before using.
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Add the strawberries, lemon juice, and three cups of cooled water/sugar mixture to a blender and puree. Pour the mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in the rest of the water/sugar mixture. For best results, chill for 2-3 hours. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.

Notes

Make the sugar water mixture (simple syrup) in advance and chill well.
I prefer to use fresh strawberries for this. Frozen strawberries can be used, but they must be thawed completely. Or better yet, make a frozen strawberry lemonade using frozen strawberries.
To garnish with strawberries and lemon slices, slice about halfway up the middle, starting at the bottom and sliding on the glass's rim.
Fresh mint always adds a refreshing hint of flavor.
In a hurry, dissolve the sugar in 2 cups of water on the stovetop. Let it cool for a few minutes, and then add 4 cups of chilled water to the mixture.
If the lemonade will not be consumed quickly, add ice only to the glasses and not the pitcher. You don't want the delicious Strawberry Lemonade getting watered down.
Store leftovers in a covered beverage decanter in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

Tisha
April 24, 2023 at 2:57 pm

So refreshing and the absolute perfect drink for warm days!
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- Beth Pierce
  April 25, 2023 at 8:18 am
  I could not agree more!
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Marisa!
April 24, 2023 at 8:58 am

This is one of my favorite lemonades. I love making it for parties. It is always a huge hit!
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Jupiter Hadley
April 24, 2023 at 4:44 am
I love lemonade but have never had homemade strawberry lemonade! This sounds perfect for summertime – thank you for your recipe.
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- Beth Pierce
  April 26, 2023 at 7:25 pm
  The pleasure is all mine, Jupiter!
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Catalina
April 23, 2023 at 2:53 pm

Now that strawberry season is on, I am making this strawberry lemonade for my weekend party!
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Sandra
April 22, 2023 at 6:15 pm

Such a fun and delicious drink!! I will be making this all summer long!!
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- Beth Pierce
  April 22, 2023 at 10:50 pm
  Thanks! Me too!
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Melissa Cushing
April 22, 2023 at 9:55 am

What a beautiful drink first of all and I know this has got to be super refreshing and delicious! I would love to make this this summer when my sister visits. Pinning the recipe next!
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Eileen M Loya
April 22, 2023 at 8:19 am

We are in the middle of the summer season in my country and a delicious and refreshing drink like this strawberry lemonade would be such a welcome treat. I will make some this weekend for me and the kids (and grandkid) when they do pool time.
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- Beth Pierce
  April 22, 2023 at 10:55 pm
  Thanks, Eileen! I hope you and your grandkid enjoy it!
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katerina @ diethood.com
April 22, 2023 at 7:24 am

This looks so fabulous and refreshing! I can’t wait to try it!
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Jason
April 21, 2023 at 11:13 am

This recipe for strawberry lemonade on Small Town Woman was absolutely refreshing! The vibrant colors and combination of sweet and tangy flavors were a real hit and the perfect balance!
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- Beth Pierce
  April 26, 2023 at 7:10 pm
  Thanks, Jason! So glad that you liked the lemonade!
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Lavanda
April 21, 2023 at 2:59 am
Thanks for sharing the recipe for the strawberry lemonade! It looks so refreshing and perfect for the upcoming warmer weather. I can’t wait to try making it myself.
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Laura
April 21, 2023 at 1:07 am
This sounds delicious!!! I am definitely adding this to my summer co*cktails!
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Karen
April 20, 2023 at 12:21 pm
OMG this lemonade looks out of this world good!!! I can’t wait to make it, it is finally lemonade season.
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Katie Smith
April 20, 2023 at 10:12 am

My son loves strawberry lemonade. We have been buying the pre-made stuff but would much rather have homemade, love this recipe
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- Beth Pierce
  April 25, 2023 at 8:41 am
  Thanks, Katie! Enjoy!!
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Kay
May 31, 2021 at 5:17 pm

My sister in law made this for us at a BBQ yesterday and it was so tasty!
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Biana
May 31, 2021 at 4:32 pm

Lemon and Strawberries is the perfect summer combination! This is a great summer drink.
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Seema
May 31, 2021 at 4:15 pm

The images totally do justice to the simple beautiful recipe here. The berry fragrance with the refrshing lemonade is perfect for summer.
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Claudia
May 31, 2021 at 4:09 pm

I love this combination of flavor with strawberry and lemon and that tangy citrus flavor makes it perfect!
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Sandhya
May 31, 2021 at 3:59 pm

This is one of the most refreshing and flavorful lemonade recipe. Absolutely loved it and it is so simple to make.
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Suzy
June 08, 2020 at 4:41 pm

We will be sipping on this all summer love! Perfect way to use up fresh strawberries!
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Lauren Kelly
June 05, 2020 at 1:11 pm

I know what I’m making this weekend! Thank you for these yummy co*cktails!
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Suzy
June 14, 2019 at 7:22 pm
This is such a great flavored lemonade. Will be making it all summer long!
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Nicolas
June 14, 2019 at 7:50 am
This right here just screams summer awesomeness!! Look amazing my friend!!
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Veena
June 14, 2019 at 6:16 am

This is refreshing and I love the look and color too. Awesome and best for the weather.
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Alina
June 14, 2019 at 2:30 am

Perfect summer drink! It is so easy to make, but I think it is better to make a large jar once and store it in the fridge for about 3 day to sip from time to time. Strawberries and lemon are best friends!
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- Alina
  June 14, 2019 at 2:31 am
  Oh, and what if you freeze the leftover lemonade? To me it sounds good!
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Noelle
June 14, 2019 at 1:32 am

This was so refreshing, I loved the strawberry flavoring!! Keeping this all summer long
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Colleen
June 13, 2019 at 10:37 pm

What an absolutely delicious and refreshing drink for summer. I am making this for sure. Thanks for sharing!
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Kate
June 08, 2019 at 3:38 pm

These look so beautiful and refreshing! Planning on making these for the 4th of July!
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Patty
June 08, 2019 at 3:29 pm

How absolutely refreshing. I can see us drinking this all summer! Yummy!
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Andrea Metlika
June 08, 2019 at 1:26 pm

I always order this at restaurants when I see they make it. Now I can make it myself, Yay!!
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Cindy Gordon
June 08, 2019 at 1:17 pm

Oh my goodness yes! This recipe is SO easy and oh so tasty!
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Alyssa tiller
June 07, 2017 at 5:27 pm
Will lemon juice work the same?
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- Beth Pierce
  June 07, 2017 at 5:34 pm
  Yes it will. Love this! I wish I had a glass right now!
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Vickie
May 12, 2017 at 3:55 am
Thank you for sharing !
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- Beth Pierce
  May 12, 2017 at 1:39 pm
  You are most welcome!
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