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    Watch What U Eat > Non Alcoholic Drinks > Homemade Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

    Homemade Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

    Published: Apr 2, 2019 · Modified: May 28, 2020 by Watch What U Eat · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    Easy Homemade Fresh Strawberry Lemonade -- healthy, refreshing and cooling drink recipe to enjoy the warm days of spring and summer. | #watchwhatuwat #lemonade #summerdrink

    This recipe for homemade fresh strawberry lemonade is super easy to prepare in a few minutes. A perfect refreshing and cooling drink to enjoy the warm days of spring and summer.

    Easy Homemade Fresh Strawberry Lemonade -- healthy, refreshing and cooling drink recipe to enjoy the warm days of spring and summer. | #watchwhatuwat #lemonade #summerdrink

    When strawberries or other fruits are in season, I try to get creative by making something delicious out of them. For example, my favorite ways of using strawberries are to convert them into non-alcoholic drinks like these ice strawberry slush, strawberry lemonade, pineapple strawberry sangria, etc., or I simply add them to fruit salads like strawberry watermelon feta salad. Moreover, these recipes are perfect to include in any summer or outdoor party menus.

    Fresh strawberries for making homemade fresh strawberry lemonade

    How to make fresh strawberry lemonade?

    Blend fresh strawberries with some sugar and lemon juice in a blender. Then add sufficient chilled water to this mixture. Pour the lemonade into the glass with ice cubes. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, and fresh mint, and serve.  You can prepare this healthy strawberry lemonade in just 15 minutes.

    Strawberries and sugar pulp for making homemade fresh strawberry lemonade

    Helpful Tips!

    • Use fresh strawberries and fresh lemon juice for super refreshing tastes.
    • The more strawberries you use, the more vibrant your lemonade will be. However, using more strawberries can make the drink cloudy because of the pulp. I personally don’t mind the pulp as it gives more strawberry flavors.  
    • Strain the strawberry pulp mixture – After blending, you can use a large strainer to strain the strawberry pulp. It will help to remove grits from the broken seeds that may taste unpleasant in the lemonade. 
    • Sweeteners – You can use organic cane sugar or good quality honey, or even agave to sweeten this homemade lemonade. 
    • Prepare this strawberry lemonade well in advance and keep it in the refrigerator to chill. It will bring out nice flavors and also will reduce the hassle of making it at the last minute.
    • Want to make Strawberry Limeade? – Just replace lemon juice with lime juice to turn it into homemade limeade. 
    This recipe for homemade fresh strawberry lemonade is super easy to prepare in a few minutes. Perfect refreshing and cooling drink recipe to enjoy the warm days of spring and summer. | #watchwhatuwat #lemonade #summerdrink

    Is Strawberry Lemonade Healthy?

    Homemade strawberry lemonade is definitely healthier than restaurant ones. Because you have control over the ingredients that are going into the drink. You can use good quality fresh strawberries (and organic too). Also, you can use naturally occurring sugars like honey, agave, etc. Moreover, you can adjust the sweetness of the drink. I find strawberry lemonades or any other lemonade or iced teas served in restaurants too sweet.

    Some Other Fabulous Drinks You Will Love

    • Ice Strawberry Slush
    • Pineapple Strawberry Sangria
    • Pineapple Mojito
    • Peach Lemonade
    This recipe for homemade fresh strawberry lemonade is super easy to prepare in a few minutes. Perfect refreshing and cooling drink recipe to enjoy the warm days of spring and summer. | #watchwhatuwat #lemonade #summerdrink

    Easy Homemade Fresh Strawberry Lemonade -- healthy, refreshing and cooling drink recipe to enjoy the warm days of spring and summer. | #watchwhatuwat #lemonade #summerdrink
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    Homemade Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

    Refreshing and cooling homemade strawberry lemonade for making summer party time special.
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American Inspired
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings :6
    Calories :136kcal
    Author:Swati Kadam Gulati

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ lb fresh strawberries stems removed
    • 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
    • ¾ cup cane sugar
    • 4 cup water chilled
    • ice
    • few fresh mint leaves to garnish
    • few strawberry slices to garnish

    Instructions

    • In blender jar combine strawberries, sugar and lemon juice. Blend until everything gets pureed.
    • Strain the mixture using a strainer to remove the grits from the fine seeds of the strawberries.
    • Transfer the strained pulp mixture to a large pitcher.
    • Now add water and mix well. Let the lemonade chill before serving.
    • Serve with ice cubes and garnish with a few mint leaves along with a sliced strawberry.

    Notes

    1. Add more sugar if you want it sweeter. I usually prefer lemonade that is not oversweet. Therefore, with the amount of sugar I mentioned above you may find the lemonade little less sweet for you.
    2. You can tear and add few mint leaves to the pitcher to get the nice minty flavor.
    3. You can find more helpful tips above.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 136kcal
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    Comments

    1. Annie says

      May 28, 2022 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      It was very refreshing.

      Reply
    2. Hersha Fulcher says

      May 01, 2021 at 9:25 pm

      What could I substitute sugar with? Trying to avoid refined sugar , but looking for a refreshing drink.

      Reply
      • Watch What U Eat says

        May 03, 2021 at 12:52 pm

        You can use honey instead.

        Reply
    3. Gemma says

      April 08, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      This sound so good, makes me excited for summer! Looks much better than any ready-made lemonade.

      Reply
    4. LaRena says

      April 08, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      Wonderful recipe.

      Reply
    5. Josee says

      April 08, 2019 at 9:10 am

      This looks so yummy and easy to modify for more of less of the flavors! I’ve never made my own so I’m excited to try

      Reply
    6. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

      April 08, 2019 at 9:08 am

      Oh my goodness, this looks divine! I cannot wait until strawberries are back in season here because I always buy tonnes of them to eat – I must try this Strawberry Lemonade as it looks so delicious and refreshing!

      Reply
    7. Laurie Collins says

      April 07, 2019 at 12:26 am

      Can you please tell me where you bought the pitcher that the Strawberry Lemonade is being served from? I absolutely adore it and would love to get one! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Watch What U Eat says

        April 07, 2019 at 9:25 am

        Hi Laurie,
        I bought this pitcher from India a couple of years back. I too love this one!

        Reply

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