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A hand holds up a clear mason jar filled with bright orange-red strawberry lemonade and ice cubes, with a yellow and white striped paper straw, against a blurred background of more lemons and a pitcher.

Strawberry Lemonade

Chef Jenn
This Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate summer thirst-quencher—made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s bright, fruity, and easy to make in minutes. Serve it over ice for the perfect warm-weather refreshment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound strawberries plus extra to garnish
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups fresh lemon juice strained and divided
  • 4 - 5 cups cold water
  • ice for serving
  • lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Hull and quarter the strawberries. Place them in a mixing bowl with the sugar and ¼ cup of the lemon juice. Stir to combine, then cover and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes so the strawberries release their juices.
  • Transfer the strawberries and liquid to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove seeds and pulp. Use a spatula to help press the liquid through.
  • Add the remaining 1¾ cups lemon juice and 4 cups cold water. Stir to combine. Taste, and if the flavor is too strong, add up to 1 more cup of water to adjust.
  • Serve over ice. Top each glass with lemon slices and a few strawberry pieces if you’d like.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Strain thoroughly for a smooth drink.
  • You can make it a day ahead and chill.
  • Try adding sparkling water for a bubbly version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword fresh strawberry drink, homemade lemonade, refreshing lemonade, strawberry lemonade, summer drink
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