This strawberry lemonade is a deliciously refreshing vegan and gluten free summer drink. Made with four simple ingredients, this strawberry lemonade recipe is perfect for holidays, parties, and summer pool days.
I love to pair this strawberry lemonade with these pear crumble bars. The pear pairs so well with the strawberry and lemon and my guests always love them! I always make this combination for the Fourth of July. The lemonade is refreshing in the heat and the pear crumble bars hit the spot and are an easy poolside snack. You can also make these delicate tea cakes as a dessert for party guests. They are a vegan and gluten free version of traditional French tea cakes and party guest are always surprised how good they taste!
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What You’ll Need To Make Strawberry Lemonade
How To Make This Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
1. Make a strawberry puree: In a blender or with a quick mash, puree the strawberries until smooth. You can strain it, but the puree with seeds is fine.
2. Mix it: In a jug, mix the strawberry puree with cold water, sugar, and lemon juice.
3. Taste and adjust:
- For a stronger strawberry flavor: add more puree.
- For more tartness: add a touch more lemon juice.
- For sweeter: add a bit more sugar or syrup.
4. Chill and serve: Add ice and sliced strawberries or lemon wheels for garnish. Optional: top with a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
Make-Ahead Tips
- You can prep the strawberry puree (store in the fridge) and the lemon juice (cool) up to 1–2 days in advance.
- Combine everything just before serving if you’re making a large batch to keep it fresh.
Strawberry Lemonade
Vegan
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Soy Free
Serves 4
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water (divided)
- 1/4 cup cane sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup strawberries (hulled)
Instructions
- Make a strawberry puree: In a blender or with a quick mash, puree the strawberries until smooth, you can strain, but puree with seeds is fine.
- In a jug mix strawberry puree with cold water, sugar and lemon juice
- Taste and adjust:
– For a stronger strawberry flavor: add more puree.
– For more tartness: add a touch more lemon juice.
– For sweeter: add a bit more sugar or syrup. - Chill and serve: Add ice and sliced strawberries or lemon wheels for garnish. Optional: top with a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
Notes
Make-ahead tips:
- You can prep the strawberry puree (store in the fridge) and the lemon juice (cool) up to 1–2 days in advance.
- Combine everything just before serving if you’re making a large batch to keep it fresh.
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