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Refreshing homemade Strawberry Lemonade served over ice with fresh strawberry slices and lemon slices in a tall glass, with whole lemons and fresh strawberries in the background.
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Strawberry Lemonade

A refreshing homemade strawberry lemonade made with a real cooked strawberry syrup and a chilled lemonade base, perfect for summer parties, backyard barbecues, or any hot afternoon that calls for something cold.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Shauna

Ingredients

Strawberry Simple Syrup

  • 3 cups strawberries, washed and stems removed, then sliced (should measure three cups after they are sliced)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar

Lemonade

  • Country Time Lemonade, follow directions on the container to make 2 quarts

Garnish (optional)

  • Lemon, sliced
  • Strawberries, sliced
  • Ice

Instructions

  • In a large pitcher, make 2 quarts Country Time Lemonade according to package directions. Place in the freezer to chill while making the strawberry simple syrup.
  • In a medium saucepan, add 2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, and sliced strawberries. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
    Fresh strawberries, sugar, and water combined in a saucepan before cooking to make homemade strawberry syrup for Strawberry Lemonade.
  • Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes, or until the strawberries are soft and the liquid is a deep red color.
    Strawberries simmering in a saucepan with sugar and water while being stirred to make fresh strawberry syrup for Strawberry Lemonade.
  • Strain the strawberries using a mesh strainer into your pitcher. Press down on the strawberries gently, but make sure not to press too hard. You don't want any strawberry chunks in your lemonade.
    Cooked strawberries being strained through a fine mesh sieve to separate the homemade strawberry syrup for Strawberry Lemonade.
  • Let the strawberry simple syrup cool for 15 minutes.
    Homemade strawberry syrup blended until smooth for Strawberry Lemonade before being added to the prepared lemonade.
  • Once cooled, add strawberry simple syrup to the cold Country Time Lemonade.
    Pouring homemade strawberry syrup into a pitcher of prepared lemonade to make fresh Strawberry Lemonade.
  • Serve over ice, sliced lemons, and sliced strawberries.
    Pitcher and two glasses of Strawberry Lemonade filled with ice, sliced strawberries, fresh lemon slices, and strawberry garnishes on a bright summer table.

Notes

  • Using cold water for the lemonade base speeds up the chilling process, so your drink is extra cold by the time the strawberry syrup is ready to add.
  • Press the strawberries gently when straining the syrup. You want the juice, not the pulp, so avoid pushing too hard or you'll end up with chunks in your lemonade.
  • The strawberry syrup can be made up to a week ahead and stored in the fridge, which makes party prep easier.
  • Store the finished lemonade in the fridge for up to three days. It's best enjoyed fresh and isn't recommended for freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg