Gluten Free Classic Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and blushing pink, this strawberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. The homemade strawberry syrup is the real star — fresh berries are simmered with sugar and water until they release all their sweet, jammy juice, then strained into a silky concentrate that blends beautifully with freshly squeezed lemon. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved — just pure, wholesome refreshment. The balance of tart citrus and sweet berry is completely adjustable, so you can dial it up or down to suit your crowd. Poured over a tall glass of ice and finished with a few fresh strawberry slices, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of from-scratch recipe that's easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve at a summer gathering.
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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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