Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade

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Sparkling strawberry lemonade is a bubbly and refreshing summer drink made with fresh ingredients like strawberries and lemons. An easy and delicious way to stay hydrated all summer long!!

two glasses of strawberry lemonade garnished with mint, a lemon slice and a fresh strawberry

My kids love their pink lemonade when we dine out. Although I'm ok for them to have that once in a while, I prefer giving them homemade vs the sugary store-bought kind.

So, after Aam Panna, here comes the next easy-to-make and amazing-to-sip - Sparkling Strawberry lemonade. One sip is all you need to fall in love with it.

Apart from being the best summer drink, it is also perfect as a welcome drink. It's delicious, pretty looking, caters to all age groups making it also apt for get-togethers and parties.

Top view of two strawberry lemonade glasses garnished with lemon slices, strawberry and mint

This lemonade is

little sweet, tart, and fruity
absolutely refreshing and hydrating
made with fresh ingredients like strawberry and lemons
sweetened with homemade sugar syrup
much better than store-bought

Buying store-bought lemonade is easy but it just tastes like sugar water with no flavor to me. Instead, try this homemade Strawberry Lemonade which is truly easy to make and has so much flavor!!

All you need is lemons, strawberries, and sugar to make this delicious drink. Let's see how to make strawberry lemonade.

Recipe Ingredients

strawberry lemonade Ingredients placed in bowls and cups along with garnishes

Sweetener - I prefer using homemade simple Syrup made by boiling equal parts of water and sugar (1:1). Honey, agave, or maple syrup can be used but they alter the taste.

Lemon juice: I use freshly squeezed lemon juice. This effort is worth it.

Strawberry Puree: I like to use fresh strawberries and puree them without water or sugar.

Salt: A little salt helps to really bring out the flavors.

For serving: Sparkling water or Club soda I like to mix the concentrate with soda so it has a gentle sparkle to it. Water can be used too. Or add vodka to make a cocktail.

Garnishes - Mint leaves, lemon slices, and strawberry slices.

Step by Step Method

Prep Work

Make Simple Syrup - Boil water & add the sugar to it. Stir continuously to dissolve the sugar and take it off the heat. Allow this mixture to cool. Simple sugar syrup is ready.

This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks easily. Comes in really handy like when you have to make this drink.

Make Strawberry Puree - Hull the strawberries (cut the green part off) & then puree them in a blender without water or sugar to give 1 cup puree.

Squeeze Lemon Juice - Cut the lemons in half & squeeze the lemon juice to give about 1 cup of lemon juice. The number of lemons may vary based on their size and how juicy they are.

To make the strawberry lemonade concentrate

Four photos to show how to make the strawberry lemonade

1 to 4 - Strain the strawberry puree and lemon juice into a jug or jar. To it add simple syrup and salt give it a good mix.

Store the concentrate in a bottle/jar & refrigerate till use. Add the lemon slices to the concentrate for a more citrusy flavor.

Storage and Serving Suggestions

The concentrate will keep good for up to a week or two. Store it in a sealed jar or bottle and keep it chilled in the fridge.

You can serve strawberry lemonade with cold water or with a bubbly drink like soda or sparkling water or a mix of both. The fizz adds an extra zing to this drink.

Option 1 - Individual serving - Add some ice cubes to your glass followed by concentrate (approx half of your glass) & remaining half with chilled Soda/Water. Give it a good mix and enjoy it!!

Optional - The lemonade is ready to serve as is but adding some mint, lemon, and strawberry slices to your lemonade makes it extra special!!

Option 2 - Big Batch - If you are making this for a large gathering then mix everything into a pitcher and serve.

Pouring shot of sparkling water in the glass filled with ice and concentrate.

Recipe Notes and Tips

Let the sugar syrup cool completely before adding it to the strawberries and lemon juice.

Don't throw the lemon skin, slice them & add to your lemonade concentrate later. Adds nice citrusy flavor to the lemonade.

Depending on how sweet you like your lemonade adjust the sugar quantity accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you freeze Strawberry lemonade?

Yes, this concentrate will freeze well and keep for up to 6 months. Freeze in ice cube trays and transfer to ziplock or airtight container. Or freeze in containers leaving some space at the top as lemonade will expand when frozen. Thaw it either in the fridge or at room temperature before use.

Is pink lemonade and strawberry lemonade the same?

Not really, pink lemonade is regular lemonade colored pink either with artificial or natural color liquid or juice like that of strawberry, raspberries, or cherries. It has no fruit flavor though.

Can frozen strawberries be used for this lemonade?

I would recommend fresh strawberries but frozen will work as an alternative. Thaw them and then blend. Depending on their sweetness, adjust the sugar content. The taste might vary slightly compared to when made with fresh strawberries.

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front view of chilled sparkling strawberry lemonade garnished with lemon slice and mint

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