Fresh Strawberry Lemonade Will Be Your New Summer Staple!
This homemade strawberry lemonade recipe will be refreshing to drink on hot summer days, and is so easy and fun to make!
Sweet strawberries + tart lemons = match made in heaven.
If you’re in love with refreshing summer drinks like we are then you’ll want to try this fresh & easy strawberry lemonade recipe to kick start your summer break. It’s so good, we know it will be sure to quench anyone’s thirst and be a total hit at your next backyard party.
Simple, fresh ingredients. Yum!
You can never go wrong with fresh ingredients like lemon and strawberries – it makes all the difference and with this simple recipe, you’ll have a refreshing, new favorite summer drink to sip by the pool. Whether you’re making it for a group of friends or hoarding it all for yourself – we know this is going to be a total win!
Here’s what Lina, my Hip sidekick, said about this drink:
“This recipe is honestly the BEST lemonade I have ever had, and you all must try it. It’s much easier than I thought to whip up too. This strawberry lemonade tasted just sweet enough and is so refreshing! It barely lasted a whole day in my house, and I will be making this all summer!
P.S. If you are curious about these beautiful vintage-inspired drinking glasses they are from Amazon and so adorable!
Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 5 MINUTES
cook time: 5 MINUTES
total time: 10 MINUTES
A fruity twist on classic lemonade as a refreshing summer drink served over ice.
Ingredients
- 12 strawberries + extra for garnish
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice (about 8 lemons) + wedges for garnish
- 2 cups ice
Directions
1
In a small saucepan, add water and sugar and heat over low/medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves entirely (about 3 to 4 minutes) to make a simple syrup. Set aside and allow to cool.
2
While your simple syrup is cooling, wash and dice up all of your strawberries. Set aside.
3
Squeeze all of your lemons (about 8 whole lemons) using a hand press. Remember to keep a few extra wedges for garnish if desired.
4
Once your simple syrup has cooled, add everything but ice into a blender and blend for about 90 seconds until well blended.
5
Pour your blended mixture over a strainer so that the liquid drains into a jug or canister of your choice. Reserve all liquid and discard the leftover strawberry purée.
6
Add about half a cup of ice to each glass and pour about 1 cup of lemonade over ice and garnish with a lemon wedge or strawberry if desired. Enjoy!
Tips when making fresh strawberry lemonade:
- Use a hand press for your lemons. It’s quick & easy to get what you need for your lemon juice. If you don’t already have one, here’s the same brand that Lina used to make her lemonade.
- Feel free to use a desired sweetener that is right for you. For instance, instead of using granulated sugar, try granulated monk fruit for a lower in calaries version! In fact, check out our keto strawberry lemonade on Hip2keto.online!
- Consider adding a good vodka for an adult beverage idea this summer!
- Waiting a few days to make this recipe and don’t want your berries to go bad? Here are 3 genius ways to make your fresh strawberries last longer.
Even Jenna, my other Hip sidekick had to try out this recipe! Here’s what she had to say about this drink:
“This lemonade is so refreshing! There is nothing that says summer more than lemonade with a fresh berry flavor! The kids and I made a second batch after a day of fun outside, and it was the perfect hydrating treat!”
Cheers to summer and great drinks!
Throw this easy queso on the grill to onlineplete your backyard summer menu.
