Farmhouse-Style Strawberry Lemonade
This homemade strawberry lemonade is refreshing, simple, and made with just strawberries, lemons, sugar, and water. Make it from scratch or add strawberry syrup to your lemonade concentrate for an easy twist on a farmhouse favorite.
Equipment
- Saucepan To simmer the strawberries and sugar into a syrup.
- Fine-Mesh Strainer To remove strawberry pulp and seeds for a smooth drink.
- Citrus juicer: Makes squeezing lemons easier and quicker.
- Pitcher For mixing and serving the lemonade.
- Spoon or whisk: To stir everything together.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen, hulled
- ½ cup water
- ¾ to 1 cup sugar adjust to taste
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4–6 lemons
- 4 cups cold water
Instructions
- Make the strawberry syrup: Combine strawberries, ½ cup water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, mashing the berries slightly as they soften. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. Let cool.
- Mix the lemonade: In a large pitcher, stir together the fresh lemon juice, cooled strawberry syrup, and 4 cups cold water. Mix well and taste. Add more sugar or water if needed.
- Serve: Chill in the refrigerator or pour over ice. Garnish with sliced strawberries or lemon rounds if desired.
Notes
- Strawberry sweetness matters: Use ripe strawberries for best flavor—adjust sugar based on how sweet your berries are.
- Strain or don’t: Straining the syrup gives a smooth lemonade, but skipping it adds texture and fiber.
- Make ahead: Both syrup and full lemonade can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Chill for best flavor: Let the lemonade sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Freeze it: Extra syrup or lemonade can be frozen in cubes and added to drinks later.