Strawberry Lemonade
In short: Pink lemonade made with blended fresh strawberries, lemon juice and sugar. Sweet, tart and easy to scale up for a crowd. It takes about 15 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 45 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 130 kcal
Blending ripe strawberries into lemonade gives it a natural pink color and a fruity sweetness that plain lemonade lacks. Letting the berries sit in sugar first draws out their juice, so the flavor is deeper and you need less fruit. The drink is popular at summer parties and birthday tables because it looks pretty in a pitcher. Frozen berries work in winter, so you can make it year round.
Instructions
- Toss the sliced strawberries with the sugar in a bowl and leave them for 15 minutes, until they look wet and syrupy.
- Tip the strawberries and all their juice into a blender with 240 ml (1 cup) of the cold water. Blend on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth.
- For a clear pink drink, pour the puree through a fine sieve into a large jug, pressing out the liquid with a spoon. For a thicker drink with seeds, pour it in unstrained.
- Stir in the lemon juice and the remaining 720 ml (3 cups) of cold water.
- Taste, and add a splash of water if too sweet or a squeeze of lemon if too flat. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Stir, then pour over ice with a few whole strawberries and lemon slices.
Tips
- Use ripe, fragrant strawberries. If the berries are pale or tart, add an extra tablespoon of sugar when they sit.
- Top each glass with sparkling water for a fizzy version, or freeze whole strawberries to use as ice cubes.
Questions and answers
Can I use frozen strawberries for strawberry lemonade?
Yes. Let them thaw in the sugar for 30 minutes, then use the juices as well as the berries. The flavor is often better in winter than pale fresh berries.
Do I have to strain strawberry lemonade?
No. Unstrained lemonade is thicker and has tiny seeds, which some people like. Strain it if you want a smooth, clear pink drink.
How long does strawberry lemonade last?
Up to 3 days in a covered jug in the fridge. It may separate, so stir before pouring, and the color will fade slowly.
How long does it take to make Strawberry Lemonade?
About 15 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Strawberry Lemonade?
About 130 kcal per serving, with 1 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 130 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 29 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
