Homemade Strawberry Puree Lemonade
This homemade strawberry puree lemonade is bright, cold, and fruity, with fresh lemon juice and blended strawberries stirred into one easy pitcher. It works for hot afternoons, cookouts, brunches, and anytime you want something pretty but simple.
Servings: 4
Calories: 75kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice 240 ml, about 4 to 6 lemons
- 4 cups cold water 950 ml, divided
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 g, adjust to taste
- 1 cup fresh strawberries about 150 g, hulled
Optional for serving:
- Ice
- Sliced strawberries
- Lemon wheels
- Fresh mint
- Sparkling water
Instructions
- Add the hulled strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth. If needed, add a small splash of the measured cold water to help them blend.
- For a smoother lemonade, strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve. For a fruitier texture, leave it as-is.
- In a large pitcher, stir together the strawberry puree, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and 3 cups (710 ml) of the cold water.
- Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Taste, then add the remaining 1 cup (240 ml) of cold water as needed. Adjust with more sugar for sweetness, more lemon juice for tartness, or more strawberry puree for stronger berry flavor.
- Chill for about 30 minutes if you have time.
- Stir again before serving, then pour over ice. Garnish with sliced strawberries, lemon wheels, or mint if desired.
- For a fizzy version, top each glass with sparkling water right before serving.
Notes
- Add ice to the glasses instead of the pitcher if the lemonade will sit out for a while.
- Stir before each pour because the strawberry puree can settle.
- Strawberry puree and lemon juice can be prepped 1 to 2 days ahead and stored separately in the fridge.