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Two glasses of homemade strawberry lemonade with ice, fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and striped straws, set on wooden coasters. A halved lemon, a strawberry, a pink napkin, and a blurred pitcher with flowers appear in the background.

Strawberry Lemonade

This homemade strawberry lemonade is a summertime favorite that’s easy to make, full of flavor, and loaded with nostalgic charm. Emma’s hand-mashing method brings out chunks of fresh strawberry, while a secret splash of balsamic vinegar takes it over the top.
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Course: Beverage, Drinks, Summer Drink
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Keyword: 3-ingredient strawberry lemonade, Best strawberry lemonade, Healthy strawberry lemonade, Orange strawberry lemonade, Southern Strawberry lemonade, Strawberry lemonade cake, Strawberry Lemonade cookies, Strawberry lemonade near me
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 115kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 Large pitcher (Glass or plastic)
  • 1 Potato masher (Or big fork)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For lemons and strawberries)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (Optional, for smoother texture)
  • 1 Large spoon (For stirring)
  • 1 Measuring Cups (For sugar and water)
  • 1 Ice scoop (Optional, for serving)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fresh strawberries - Hulled and washed
  • 1 cup Sugar - Adjust to taste
  • 4–6 Lemons - Juiced about 1 cup juice
  • 4 cups Cold water - Add more if needed
  • 1 cup Ice cubes - Or enough to fill pitcher
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar - Optional for flavor boost
  • 1 pinch Salt - Optional enhances flavor

Instructions

  • Wash strawberries and remove green tops. Cut lemons in half.
    Bright red halved strawberries in a blender before blending, with water droplets on the sides.
  • Place strawberries and sugar in a large pitcher. Use a potato masher or fork to mash them. Leave small chunks don't puree.
    Freshly blended strawberries in a clear blender, smooth red purée with bubbles on top, seen from above.
  • Squeeze lemons into the pitcher. Pick out visible seeds.
  • Add cold water. Stir well. Taste and adjust sugar or lemon juice.
    A countertop blender filled with a light pink, frothy strawberry-lemon mix, fully blended.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar for extra flavor depth. Optional but highly recommended.
    Two glasses of homemade strawberry lemonade served on small wooden coasters. The lemonade is red-pink with ice cubes and pieces of fresh strawberries inside. Each glass is garnished with a lemon slice and a whole strawberry, and has a pink and white striped paper straw. In the background, there's a halved lemon, an extra strawberry, a soft pink napkin, a blurred glass pitcher, and a vase with chamomile flowers, creating a cozy summer kitchen vibe.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 240g | Calories: 115kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 150mg (4%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 26g (29%) | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 50mg (61%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: -1mg (-6%)
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