Emulsifier Free Classic Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and flushed with the color of ripe summer berries, this strawberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit on a porch and do absolutely nothing productive. Every sip delivers real fruit flavor — because that's exactly what's in it. Fresh strawberries are simmered down into a silky homemade syrup, then blended with freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water for a pitcher that tastes genuinely made from scratch. Store-bought lemonades and fruit drinks are notorious for sneaking in additives and stabilizers that can be hard to spot on a label, so making your own is a simple way to stay in control of exactly what goes into your glass. This recipe keeps things beautifully straightforward: fruit, sugar, water, and lemons — nothing more. The strawberry syrup is strained smooth, so you get a clean, vibrant pour without any unwanted extras. It's refreshing, naturally gorgeous, and honestly one of the easiest things you can make all season.
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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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