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Two glasses of copycat Red Robin strawberry lemonade with sliced strawberries and ice, with a whole strawberry garnish and a pitcher behind them
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Red Robin Strawberry Lemonade (Freckled Lemonade)

This copycat Red Robin Freckled Lemonade combines sweet, juicy strawberries with tart lemonade for the ultimate refreshing summer drink. Just 3 ingredients and 15 minutes gets you a whole pitcher, perfect for barbecues, parties, or warm afternoons at home.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: drink
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Krista Teigen

Equipment

  • Large Pitcher

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. fresh strawberries
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 52-59 oz. lemonade

Instructions

  • Slice the strawberries and add to a bowl. Stir in the sugar. Let the strawberries sit for at least 10 minutes.
  • Lightly smash the strawberries with the bottom of a cup or the back of a spoon.
  • Add the lemonade to a pitcher. Then, stir in the strawberry sauce.
  • Serve in glasses with ice.

Notes

  • Don't rush the resting time. Ten minutes turns sliced strawberries into a syrupy sauce instead of watery chunks.
  • Smash the strawberries, don't puree them. You want visible pieces of fruit for that classic freckled look.
  • Frozen strawberries work if you thaw them fully first. Mash gently and add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar if they taste tart.
  • Taste your lemonade before adding the sauce. Cut the sugar in half, or skip it entirely, if the lemonade is already sweet, and use the full amount if it's tart.
  • Give unripe berries extra time. Let them sit up to 20 minutes if the bowl still looks dry at the 10-minute mark.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg