Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
Blended strawberries add color and real fruit flavor, while fresh lemon keeps this summer pitcher bright instead of candy-sweet.
Non-alcoholicMake it like a pro.
- 01
Stir sugar into the hot water until dissolved, then cool briefly.
- 02
Blend strawberries with one cup cold water until smooth. Keep the purée unstrained for the base recipe and nutrition shown.
- 03
Combine strawberry purée, lemon juice, syrup, remaining water, and ice in a pitcher; taste and adjust with water.
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Easy swaps
- Use three tablespoons sugar plus a zero-calorie sweetener to reduce the recipe's added sugar by about 44%; the base nutrition no longer applies.
- Replace one cup cold water with sparkling water immediately before serving.
Mixpert tips
- Straining is optional; leaving the seeds adds texture and fiber.
- Taste after adding ice because dilution softens both sweetness and acidity.
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Fresh Strawberry Lemonade FAQs
Should I strain the strawberries in strawberry lemonade?
Strain only if you prefer a smooth, seed-free pitcher. Keeping the blended strawberry pulp gives more fruit texture and is the basis for the published nutrition. If you strain, the finished yield and fiber will differ; taste again afterward because the drink may seem lighter.
Can I use frozen strawberries for lemonade?
Yes. Thaw them first so they blend smoothly and release their juice.
How long does strawberry lemonade keep?
Refrigerate it in a covered pitcher for up to three days and stir before serving.