Sesame Free Classic Strawberry Lemonade
Tart, sweet, and brilliantly pink, this strawberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. A homemade strawberry syrup — made by gently simmering fresh berries with sugar and water — gives it a depth of flavor that no store-bought mix can touch. The syrup gets strained smooth before being stirred into freshly squeezed lemon juice, so every sip is bright and clean without any pulpy texture. For anyone navigating sesame-free living, this recipe is a total non-issue — every single ingredient is naturally free of the allergen, with zero need for substitutions or label-checking anxiety. It's endlessly refreshing served over ice, and the optional garnish of fresh strawberry slices or lemon rounds makes it look almost too pretty to drink. Make a big pitcher for a backyard gathering or keep it in the fridge for a week of easy, satisfying pours.
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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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