Perfectly refreshing and so simple to make, this homemade strawberry lemonade is the perfect drink this summer. Enjoy with or without alcohol.

strawberry lemonade in glasses garnished with mint

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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade (Cocktail or Mocktail!)

Looking for a refreshing drink to cool down with? I’ve got you covered with this delicious strawberry lemonade!

Made with fresh strawberries and lemon juice, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Make it with or without alcohol, your choice!

For more mocktails, be sure to try my citrus smash and mock sangria.

Why you’ll love this Easy Strawberry Lemonade recipe:

  • SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You just need sugar, strawberries and lemon juice to make this drink, and some water!
  • QUICK AND EASY: Super easy to make, it takes no more than 15 minutes to make a big batch.
  • MAKE AHEAD: This is a great drink to have in your fridge to grab for some quick refreshment. Be sure to make double!
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How to make Strawberry Lemonade from Scratch

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  1. Heat together the water and sugar and let cool.
  2. Add the strawberries, lemon juice and syrup to a blender and blend.
  3. Strain in a mesh strainer.
  4. Serve over ice.
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overhead strawberry lemonade in pitcher and glasses

How long does it keep?

Once you have made your strawberry lemonade, if you aren’t serving it straight away, keep it covered in the fridge. It will keep well for around a week. Just give it a little stir before enjoying.

Can you use frozen strawberries?

I find that it’s best to use fresh strawberries in this recipe, I find them much more juicier, but you can use frozen if that’s what you have to hand.

If using fresh, make sure that they are ripe for the fullest and sweetest flavor.

What can you spike it with?

If you want to turn this mocktail into a cocktail, you can add in your spirit of choice when you blend the fruits.

I like to use vodka so that it doesn’t take away from flavors, but gin or white rum will work well too.

strawberry lemonade in glasses garnished with mint
overhead 3 glasses of homemade strawberry lemonade

Tips!

  • The vodka is completely optional. We actually make this more as a mocktail than cocktail. It’s a versatile and delicious drink recipe for anytime of year, but especially Summer!
  • Don’t add ice to the pitcher, instead pour the strawberry lemonade over ice in glasses. If you add ice directly to the pitcher it will melt and dilute the drink.
  • Don’t be tempted to use bottled lemon juice for this recipe. It won’t have the same zing, trust me, it’s worth juicing fresh!
up close strawberry lemonade in glass

This strawberry lemonade is so perfectly fresh, it’s going to be your drink for the summer! Bright, vibrant and full of flavor, it’s one delicious sip!

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Strawberry Lemonade Recipe (Mocktail or Cocktail)

4.91 from 11 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Becky Hardin
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 cup of white sugar
  • 10 strawberries with the ends cut off
  • 1 cup of lemon juice about 6 lemons, freshly squeezed
  • ¾ cup of vodka OPTIONAL

Instructions 

  • Add the water and sugar to saucepan over medium heat and let it heat for 5 minutes then remove the pot from the heat and let it cool completely.
  • Add the strawberries, lemon juice, vodka (if using…this is completely optional. This strawberry lemonade is a delicious mocktail or cocktail) and cooled syrup to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Place a fine mesh strainer over a pitcher and strain the lemonade into the pitcher.
  • Serve over ice, sliced lemons and strawberries if you like and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Becky’s Tips

  • The vodka is completely optional. We actually make this more as a mocktail than cocktail. It’s a versatile and delicious drink recipe for anytime of year, but especially Summer!
  • Don’t add ice to the pitcher, instead pour the strawberry lemonade over ice in glasses. If you add ice directly to the pitcher it will melt and dilute the drink.
  • Don’t be tempted to use bottled lemon juice for this recipe. It won’t have the same zing, trust me, it’s worth juicing fresh!
  • Nutritional values are based on one of six drinks without vodka.
Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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