Celery Free Classic Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, fruity, and refreshingly tart, this strawberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. A homemade strawberry syrup is the real star here — fresh berries are simmered with sugar and water until they break down into a deeply flavored, jewel-toned liquid that no store-bought version can match. Freshly squeezed lemon juice keeps things lively and tangy, balancing the sweetness of the syrup in the most satisfying way. The whole thing comes together in a big pitcher, making it easy to serve a crowd or just keep in the fridge for whenever the craving hits. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. Garnish with a few strawberry slices or lemon rounds for a look that's almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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6 servings
For the strawberry syrup
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–8 lemons)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh strawberry slices or lemon rounds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5–7 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool for 5 minutes, then pour it through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 20–25 minutes.
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