Easy Strawberry Lemonade Recipe Ready in 10 Minutes
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
Our family loves strawberry lemonade and we make it all summer long. We usually have fresh or frozen strawberries on hand, so grabbing a few lemons at the store makes this easy to pull together. The blender does most of the work, which makes this a fast recipe that tastes bright and fresh every time.
Making a quick strawberry puree gives the lemonade a pretty pink color and a strong berry flavor. The puree freezes well, so you can save the extra for future batches or use it to make strawberry shortcake, another family favorite.
This homemade strawberry lemonade is perfect for parties, cookouts, or weekend meals. It comes together quickly and looks beautiful with sliced lemons floating on top.
Why This Recipe Works
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- Uses fresh or frozen strawberries
- Strawberry puree freezes well for later
- Real lemon juice gives the best flavor
- Easy to adjust the sweetness
- Pretty presentation with lemon slices
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup strawberries
3/4 cup sugar
Juice from 6 to 7 large lemons to get 1 cup of lemon juice
1 lemon sliced
water for 2 quart pitcher
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Puree
Place the strawberries and sugar in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and almost pureed. This gives the lemonade a bright color and helps the berries mix evenly.
Mix the Lemonade
Add 1 cup of the strawberry puree and the lemon juice to a 2 quart pitcher. Fill pitcher 1/3 of the way with warm water and stir well. Add enough water leaving 1 inch from top.
Taste and Adjust
Taste the lemonade to see if it is sweet enough. Add the more sugar only if needed. Not lemony eough, add more lemon juice. Can’t taste the strawberries, add more strawberries. Then fill the rest of the way with water.
Add Lemon Slices
Place the lemon slices into the pitcher for a beautiful presentation.
Freeze the Extra Puree
Freeze the remaining strawberry puree for future lemonade or use it to make strawberry shortcake.
Notes
- Frozen strawberries work well and blend smoothly.
- You can strain the puree if you prefer a smoother drink.
- The puree freezes well for up to three months.
- Add sparkling water for a fizzy version.
- Fresh mint makes a pretty garnish
Serving Ideas
- Serve over ice with lemon slices
- Add fresh mint leaves
- Make a strawberry lemonade slushie
- Use the puree for strawberry lemonade popsicles
- Serve in mason jars for parties
- Zest the lemons first and freeze for other recipes, lemon muffins
FAQ
Can I Use Frozen Strawberries ?Yes. Frozen strawberries blend well and give the lemonade a strong berry flavor.
Do I Need to Strain the Puree? No. The lemonade tastes great either way. Strain only if you prefer a smoother drink.
How Long Does Strawberry Lemonade Last? It tastes best within two days. The strawberries start to lose freshness after that.
Can I Make This Ahead of Time? Yes. Mix the puree and lemon juice, then add water right before serving.
Can I Freeze the Strawberry Puree? Yes. Freeze it in small containers for up to three months. You can also use leftover puree to make strawberry shortcake or strawberry syrup.
Strawberry Lemonade
Equipment
- Pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice about 6 to 7 large lemons
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup pureed strawberries about 1 1/2 cups
- lemon slices to garnish optional
- warm water to fill 2 quart pitcher
Instructions
- Use a immersion blender and blend the strawberries. Cover the bowl to prevent splattering the walls with strawberries.
- Roll the lemons and juice them to get 1 cup of lemon juice using the citrus juicer.
- Pour the juice into the pitch and add the strawberry puree and sugar.
- Add warmer water 1/3 of the way and stir to disolve the sugar. Add the remainder of the water, leaving a 1 inch gap.
- Taste the mix to see if it is to your liking. If you can't taste the lemon, add more lemon juice. If you can't taste the strawberry, add more. If it's not sweet enough add more sugar.
- Optionally place slices of a lemon in the mix for a beautiful presentation.
- Use any left over puree to make strawberry shortcake or over ice cream.
