Pork Free Classic Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and flushed with the sweetest shade of pink, this homemade strawberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh strawberries are simmered down into a silky syrup that gets strained until smooth, then swirled into a pitcher of real-squeezed lemon juice for a flavor that no bottled version can touch. The balance of tart citrus and jammy berry sweetness is genuinely hard to beat, and the gorgeous color alone will have everyone reaching for a glass. Since it's built entirely from fruit, sugar, and water, there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list to second-guess — just clean, simple refreshment from start to finish. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a few strawberry slices floating on top and it looks like something straight off a restaurant menu, no special equipment required.
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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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