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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade in Glass Pitcher Perfect Summer Drink
John

Strawberry Lemonade

This refreshing strawberry lemonade combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the tang of lemons for a perfect summer drink. Easy to make and full of vibrant flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemonade Base
  • 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice About 4–6 lemons
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste
  • 4 cups Cold water
Strawberry Puree
  • 2 cups Fresh strawberries Hulled
  • 2 tbsp Sugar Optional, for extra sweetness

Method
 

  1. In a blender, puree the strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar until smooth.
  2. Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds.
  3. In a pitcher, combine lemon juice, granulated sugar, and cold water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. Add the strawberry puree into the pitcher and stir well to combine.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill before serving.
  6. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh strawberries.

Notes

For a fizzy twist, replace 2 cups of water with sparkling water just before serving.
Nutrition Information:
  • Calories: 95
  • Total Fat: 0.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 23g
  • Protein: 0.5g
  • Vitamin C: 45mg (50% DV)