Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Make Strawberry Lemonade Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Fruit Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly under running water. Remove the stems and cut the strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Roll the lemons on the countertop to soften them. Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
Mixing
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a blender, add the prepared strawberries along with 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Pour the blended strawberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove the seeds and pulp. Use a spatula to press down and extract as much liquid as possible.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the strawberry liquid.
- 6
Dissolve Sugar
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Let it cool slightly.
- 7
Combine All Ingredients
Add the simple syrup to the pitcher with the strawberry and lemon mixture. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of water and stir well to combine.
Serving
- 8
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the strawberry lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
