Lactose Free Classic Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and flushed with the color of fresh summer berries, this strawberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. The homemade strawberry syrup is the real star — simmered until the fruit softens and releases every bit of its natural sweetness, then strained into a silky, jewel-toned liquid that blends beautifully with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required. It's just clean, vibrant flavor from start to finish. 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 ice and garnished with a fresh strawberry slice or lemon round, it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly impressive with almost no effort at all.
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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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