Strawberry Pink Lemonade
Bright and refreshing, this Strawberry Pink Lemonade combines real strawberries and fresh lemon juice for a sweet-tart summer drink that's perfect for parties and picnics.
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
For the Lemonade
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (frozen works too—thaw first for easier blending)
- 1 cup lemon juice (about 5 to 6 large lemons) (bottled is okay in a pinch, but fresh tastes brighter)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
Preparation
- Make the simple syrup by adding 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and cut them into quarters.
- Add the strawberries to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- For a smoother drink, pour the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or directly into the pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract more juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, cooled simple syrup, and lemon juice.
- Stir in 4 cups of cold water. Taste and adjust (more water for lighter, more lemon for sharper, more syrup for sweeter). Refrigerate until cold.
- Add ice to glasses (or the pitcher right before serving) and pour. Stir once more and serve cold.
Notes
Garnish the lemonade with lemon wheels, halved strawberries, and a small mint sprig. For a sparkling version, add club soda just before serving.