This Strawberry Lemonade is simple to make and SO refreshing on these long, warm days. Juicy strawberries are pureed and mixed with a simply syrup and fresh lemon juice to create this flavour packed Summer drink.
Can we just talk about this weather?
Now, I’m not about to start panicking like the rest of the country, but it is a bit much! I wouldn’t mind if it was just warm, it’s the fact it’s so muggy as well. When you walk outside it’s like there’s no air and even walking to the toilet makes you break out in a sweat.
Thank goodness for air conditioning!
Even though I do like it to be warm, it’s not like I can actually go out… hands up who has the palest skin ever which frazzles as soon as you walk outside. Yep, that’s me.
Basically, I’m a vampire.
Even with SPF50 on I can literally watch my arms burn. It’s so attractive!!
And a tan? That never happens. I burn, turn into a tomato and then peel and am left as pale as I was before.
So, I’m going to stay indoors and watch everyone else have fun in the sun with a large glass of this refreshing Strawberry Lemonade!
I started this sweet, tangy, refreshing drink with a simple syrup.
All this is, is water and sugar heated until the sugar dissolves. It makes a sweet syrup which you can then mix in with juice, water etc. to make your drinks, smooth and perfectly sweetened.
In with that I puréed 3 cups of strawberries and sieved them to ensure the purée was nice and smooth. Then I squeezed some lemons to make 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice.
Fresh strawberries and lemons, what could be better?
For the water element, you can use either still or sparkling. I used sparkling the first time I made this and still the second, both times it was absolutely delicious and so more-ish!!
OH drank 3 glasses in about 40 minutes leaving none for me the next day…!
Of course you don’t have to place the finished lemonade in the fridge, but I believe it’s best served chilled. Alternatively you can serve at room temperature and add in some ice cubes if you’re struggling for fridge space! (I know we always are! Maybe we like food too much??).
Honestly, if you haven’t tried homemade lemonade yet, you really must. It’s so easy to make and super refreshing!
Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 3/4 cup (150g) caster sugar
- 3 cups (375g) strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups (960ml) still or sparkling water
- Ice cubes, optional
Instructions
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Place 1 cup of water and sugar into a medium sized saucepan over a medium heat and heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is simmering around the edges. Stir it occasionally. Once done, leave to one side to cool slightly.
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Place strawberries into a food processor and blitz until smooth. Place a sieve over a large jug and pour the pureed strawberries through the sieve to ensure there are no pips in your lemonade.
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Add lemon juice and still/sparkling water into your strawberry mix and stir briefly, then add your simple syrup, stirring until everything is combined.
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Transfer to a pitcher/carafe if desired and place in the fridge until chilled through, 2 hours. If not refrigerating, you can serve with ice cubes.
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Lemonade is best served chilled, with a slice of lemon and a fresh strawberry.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by Annie of Annie's Noms
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gratefulheartyoga says
2.7.15 at 1:29 pmThis looks really yummy! And exactly what I needed for my 4th of July Party!! Thanks for sharing!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 9:08 amThanks so much! 🙂
Inspiration Indulgence says
2.7.15 at 1:53 pmOh my gosh Annie…this is perfection!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 9:05 amThanks so much! 🙂
Linh {A Beautiful RAWR} says
2.7.15 at 2:01 pmYUM! I need this in my life esp with this insanely hot weather! Pinning now.
Linh
http://abeautifulrawr.com
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 9:04 amThanks so much for pinning! 😀
natapag says
2.7.15 at 2:04 pmThis looks so delicious and refreshing! I bet it would also be great to freeze it in Popsicle molds, too!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 9:04 amThanks so much! Yes, it totally would, I may have to try it!!
McCall says
2.7.15 at 2:36 pmThis looks amazing! Can’t wait to make some and sit on the porch!
Erin @ Thanks for Cookin'! says
2.7.15 at 2:57 pmWow, just look at the color! Beautiful!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:46 amThanks so much Erin! 😀
Blair Lonergan says
2.7.15 at 2:58 pmI LOVE Strawberry Lemonade, but I’ve never tried to make it myself. This looks so refreshing, Annie! Yummed! 🙂
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:46 amThanks so much Blair; homemade lemonade really is divine!! 😀
crystal says
2.7.15 at 3:05 pmI am so glad you posted and shared this! My husband is addicted to the strawberry lemonade at Wendys and I have been wanting to find a recipe to make it at home!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:47 amHomemade lemonade is just divine; especially with strawberries, glad you like it! 🙂
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
2.7.15 at 3:08 pmWell how could I not want to slurp this beauty down?!?! YUMOH!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:47 amHaha, thank you Megan! 😀
Maggie says
2.7.15 at 3:14 pmLooks so so yummy! Gonna be trying it out this weekend! Just found your site and LOVE LOVE your recipes. Totally following you on IG now!!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:48 amThanks so much Maggie and thanks for the follow! 😀
Miranda says
2.7.15 at 3:33 pmStrawberry lemonade is my favorite! This looks absolutely delicious!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:48 amThanks Miranda! 😀
Meg|Green With Decor (@greenwithdecor) says
2.7.15 at 6:59 pmThis looks sooo good and refreshing!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:48 amThank you Meg! 🙂
Antoinette says
3.7.15 at 4:02 amI love a cool refreshing drink for the summer time. This is something I must try. I’m excited to get to know the recipes on your blog
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:49 amThanks so much Antoinette! 🙂
Rachel @ Bakerita says
3.7.15 at 3:09 pmThis looks so incredibly light and refreshing – it’s just what I want to do with all my strawberries 🙂 I need to try it!!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:49 amThanks so much Rachel, it really is the perfect way to use strawberries! 🙂
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
3.7.15 at 6:35 pmOh my goodness what a pretty drink! This is so perfect for the 4th!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:50 amThanks so much Shelby! 😀
Miz Helen says
9.7.15 at 12:49 amWe would just love your Strawberry Lemonade! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:54 amThanks so much Miz Helen! 😀
dishofdailylife says
10.7.15 at 1:15 amLove strawberry lemonade! This looks delicious! Perfect for a hot summer day!
Annie S says
13.7.15 at 8:57 amThank you! 🙂