Strawberry Lemonade
With a hint of added sweetness, our Strawberry Lemonade recipe is quick, easy to make, and packed with flavor. It's perfect for the kids to enjoy, or to use as a base for a cocktail. This is one you will want to add to your summer menu!
Smooth and refreshing, our Honey Strawberry Lemonade tastes like a sunny poolside day in a glass. The lemon and ripe berries combine for a balance of sweet and tart, and honey adds a hint of floral notes as a natural sweetener. With a garnish of a juicy lemon slice, it's as pretty as it is delicious.
For the strawberry lover in your home, Easy Strawberry Mousse and Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake are amazing desserts to pair with many summer beverages.
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Ingredients
With just a few basic ingredients you are ready to make an even more delicious, homemade version of a classic summer beverage.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Fresh Strawberries: The base for this drink, fresh is great when in season and full of flavor, but thawed frozen works great.
- Fresh Lemons (Juice): Using freshly juice lemons provides a better flavor without an added acidity, but you can use store-bought in a pinch.
- Water: Another staple in this recipe to thin out the fruit.
- Honey: A natural sweetener to this beverage.
You'll want to have on hand a measuring cup, blender, knife, juice press and pitcher.
Variations
- Raspberries: Making a Raspberry Lemonade Recipe is another refreshing option. I prefer to strain the seeds after blending as raspberries are very seedy. Add a cup or two blueberries for a Blue Raspberry Recipe.
- Simple Syrup: While this recipe calls for honey a more natural sweetener, you definitely can use a Simple Syrup Recipe instead. Since it is more concentrated, you will want to start with a smaller amount and taste as you go.
- Agave Syrup: Another easy swap for honey, if you don't have it on hand.
- Granulated Sugar: If you do not have honey, you can use a granulated sugar instead. Honey is sweeter than sugar so you may need to play with the amount used.
- Store-Bought Lemon Juice: In a pinch, you can use this instead of fresh lemons but you may need to adjust the quantity. It can also be more acidic so the flavor may change.
- Lime: Mix it up by swapping or incorporating lime juice into the mix.
- Herbs: The addition of freshly muddled basil or mint add a fresh flavor profile.
- Sparkling Water: Instead of still water, use sparkling water for a bubbly twist.
How to Make Strawberry Lemonade
Just toss it all into the blender and you are officially making yourself a fresh, delicious, homemade Honey Strawberry Lemonade.
Working in 2 batches, add half the strawberries, 1 cup of water, ⅓ cup lemon juice and ¼ cup honey to a high-powered blender and run for about 2 minutes.
Pour into a pitcher and repeat. Add to the pitcher and add 1 cup of water (or more depending on desired flavor and consistency).
Serve over ice.
Hint: For the best flavor, use fresh strawberries when they're in season for a naturally sweeter drink. When they're not, frozen strawberries are a great option and often deliver better flavor than out-of-season fresh ones.
Recipe Tips:
- Ways to Serve: Serve on ice or thin it with additional water and lemon if desired.
- Refrigerator: Once made, you can place in an airtight pitcher for 5-7 days.
- Freezer: I like to portion out 2 servings into mason jars before freezing. It should last up to 4 months. Ensure to leave enough room for expansion if taking this route. Thaw in the fridge overnight. You may need to give it another quick blend prior to serving.
- Make Ahead: You can juice your lemons a few days in advance, but I recommend buying your strawberries fresh or use frozen (thawed). When ready to make the lemonade, you will be half way ready.
Use this homemade base to mix up a refreshing Strawberry Hennessy Lemonade anytime the mood strikes.
More Drinks
Serving Suggestions
- Outdoor Party Foods: Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork, BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders, Guacamole and Chips, Cornbread or BBQ Ribs.
- Summer Cocktails: Strawberry Hennessy Lemonade, Pineapple Margarita, Watermelon Basil Margarita or Pineapple Rum Cocktail.
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
You can easily adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to suit your taste. Since the ingredients are naturally sweet on their own, start light and sweeten only as needed.
Yes, this recipe is easy to double or triple for a crowd. You'll just want to blend the ingredients in batches to keep everything smooth and well mixed.
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Honey Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring Cups
- Knife
- Juice Press
- Large Pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds strawberries stemmed and halved
- 3 cups water cold, divided
- 4 lemons juiced (about ⅔s cup)
- ½ cup honey
Instructions
- Working in 2 batches, add half the strawberries, 1 cup of water, ⅓ cup lemon juice and ¼ cup honey to a high-powered blender and run for about 2 minutes.
- Pour into a pitcher and repeat. Add to the pitcher and add 1 cup of water (or more depending on desired flavor and consistency).
Notes
- To transform this lemonade into an alcoholic beverage, add a splash of your favorite vodka, gin, or rum
- If strawberries are not in season, you can opt for frozen instead of fresh berries.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a fun straw.
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Definitely gonna try this drink. Looks very refreshing.
It is such a nice and fresh drink. You will love it.
This sounds so good! I love the simplicity of ingredients and your suggestions for substitutions and variations. I will be trying this very soon!
Thanks so much! We love trying to keep it simple and fresh whenever possible! 🙂 Enjoy.
I love how naturally refreshing this lemonade is. We love making it for the kids, but always end up drinking some ourselves!