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Bright red homemade strawberry lemonade in a mason jar, topped with fresh halved strawberries and a lemon slice, with a striped straw.

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

Fresh strawberry lemonade made with real fruit and fresh lemon juice for the perfect sweet-tart balance. Natural pink color and incredible flavor that beats any store-bought version.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Beverage, Drinks, Summer Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Base
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries Hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup granulated sugar For strawberry base
  • ¼ cup water For syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice To prevent browning
Lemonade
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice About 6-8 large lemons
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar For lemonade
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • fresh strawberry slices For garnish
  • lemon wheels For garnish
  • fresh mint sprigs Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan For strawberry syrup
  • Fine-mesh strainer For smooth texture
  • Large pitcher For mixing and serving
  • Citrus juicer For fresh lemon juice
  • Long spoon For stirring

Method
 

  1. Strawberries with sugar, water, lemon juice 10 minutes
  2. Strawberry mixture 8-10 minutes until soft and fragrant
  3. For smooth syrup or mash for chunky texture
  4. Strawberry base completely before mixing
  5. Sugar in fresh lemon juice in large pitcher
  6. Cooled strawberry base with lemon mixture
  7. Cold water slowly while stirring to combine
  8. With ice cubes, serve with fresh garnishes

Notes

Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste and swap garnishes to your preference.