Strawberry Lemonade

5 from 9 votes

This Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect naturally-sweetened refreshing drink for summer! It's made from blended strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and honey, making it the perfect healthy refreshment for warm days and summer parties!

Course Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American, Fruit, Healthy, Italian

Keyword Healthy Lemonade, Healthy Strawberry Lemonade, Homemade Lemonade

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 110kcal

Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/4 cup honey liquid honey is best, or other vegan substitute
juice of 7 lemons each lemon produces about 2 tablespoons of juice
4 cups fresh strawberries chopped
1-2 cups ice optional
3-4 cups sparkling water less if using ice
lemon slices, fresh strawberries for garnish optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Add the water, honey, lemon juice, strawberries, and ice (if using) to the blender.
Blend on high speed until frothy and smooth.
Strain the mixture to remove the seeds and add the mixture to a large jug.
Add the sparkling water and stir well to combine (add only 1-2 cups of sparkling water if you've added ice to the lemonade mixture).
Serve in mason jars or pretty glasses with a lemon slice and fresh strawberries on the rim, and additional ice if desired.

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Notes

If desired, rim the glasses with sugar by dipping the rims of the empty glasses in some water and then 1-2 tablespoons of sugar. Fill the glasses with the lemonade after they've been rimmed with the sugar.

Make-Ahead Instructions

Feel free to make the lemonade mixture in the blender up to 24 hours ahead of serving. Store it in the fridge and when ready to serve, simply shake well and assemble the lemonade.

Storage Instructions

Store this lemonade concentrate in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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