Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

What You'll Love

• Simple ingredients. I love making lemonade at home because I'm assured that there will never be any artificial sweeteners or preservatives added.
• Easy to adjust. Want it sweeter? Add more sugar. Like a more tart lemonade? No problem. And, see some variations to try lower down (hint: add fresh mint!).
• So easy. There aren't many recipes that take less than a minute, literally, to put together! Even if you're making the strawberry simple syrup from scratch right before you assemble the lemonade, you'll just need a few extra minutes.
• It's so pretty! I love the pretty pop of pink in this drink! It's so lovely just to sip on, and it also makes a nice cocktail base with a splash of bourbon.

Ingredients Needed

Make sure to scroll down to my recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full ingredient amounts and instructions!

• Lemon juice - FRESH LEMON JUICE PLEASE! This makes a big difference. Use any variety of lemons.
• Strawberry simple syrup - Use my homemade recipe or use a purchased syrup.
• Water

Tips & Recipe Notes

• How to choose lemons. Not all lemons are created equal. The best lemons for lemonade feel heavy because they are full of juice. I especially like Meyer lemon juice for lemonade because their juice is milder and sweeter. Any type of lemon will work.
• Roll the lemons before juicing. Give each lemon a firm roll on the countertop before juicing it to help break down the membranes inside. This will give you more juice!
• Adjust to taste. I used 1 cup of simple syrup in this recipe and found it plenty sweet. Definitely add more or less to your taste. You can start with ½ cup of strawberry simple syrup and go from there.
• Chill. I like to chill my homemade lemonade in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Or, serve it over ice if you can't wait.
• Make a cocktail. Use strawberry lemonade as the mixer in a summery cocktail. Pair it with bourbon, vodka, or gin.
• Or a mocktail. Add a splash of sparkling water (flavored or unflavored) to turn this into a fizzy strawberry lemonade mocktail. Garnish each glass with a strawberry slice and a sprig of mint.
• Double up. You can easily double or triple this recipe to make a lot of strawberry lemonade!

Proper Storage

• Fridge - Place strawberry lemonade in an airtight container (like a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid) and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer - To make strawberry lemonade ice cubes, portion out the lemonade into an ice cube tray and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. I like to freeze the ice cubes overnight, then transfer them to a freezer-safe storage container or bag. Use them in drinks!