This is my easy and quick homemade strawberry lemonade recipe, it is made in the blender using lemons (skin and all), strawberries and honey. You can easily replace lemons with limes for strawberry limeade. One of things that my kids love about summer is lemonade. As soon as the weather starts to get warm enough to wear t-shirts and shorts, I start getting requests for lemonade, especially in the afternoons after school or summer camp. I have quick and efficient way to making lemonade or limeade: instead of squeezing a bunch of lemons or limes, I just blend a couple of them with water and sugar, strain and done, freshly made lemonade or limeade in minutes. Late spring and summer also mean strawberries, which my boys are also crazy about, so we made some homemade strawberry lemonade using my blender method.
Strawberry lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lb strawberries washed & cut in halves, about 4 cups
- 2 lemons washed and quartered (use limes to make strawberry limeade)
- ~ ½- ¾ cup honey or sugar to taste adjust based on your preference and sweetness of strawberries
- 6 cups of water
- Ice
Garnishes:
- Strawberry slices lemon slices and/or fresh herbs (mint, lemon verbena, lemon balm, basil)
Instructions
- Blend the strawberries, lemons and honey with 2 cups of water
- Strain the strawberry lemon mix, add the additional 4 cups of water through the strainer
- Taste and add additional honey/sugar if needed
- Serve cold over ice and garnished with strawberry slices, lemon slices and herbs
Method 2 (this one helps make the straining easier and keeps all strawberry goodness):
- First blend only the strawberries with the honey and 1 cup of water. You don’t need to strain this, it’s better to keep all the strawberries goodness. Then place the blended strawberries mix in a pitcher.
- Then in the same blender, you don’t need to wash or rinse it, blend the quartered lemons with the 1-2 cups of water.
- Strain the lemon mix into the pitcher, mix well and add the rest of the water. Taste and adjust sweetness level if needed.
- Serve as indicated above.
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Notes
As I mentioned in the original recipe for limonada, this is the quickest way – and most efficient since you only use a couple of lemons – to make lemonade, however since you are blending entire lemons or limes, it does have a stronger taste than lemonade or limeade made by squeezing the citrus. Most people like the taste, but some find it too bitter. Lemonade made this way also needs to be consumed the same day as the bitterness increases with time – this part never seems to be a problem around here as it is usually gone within minutes of making it.
I used honey for this strawberry lemonade, I love the soft taste that the honey has and it goes really well with strawberries and lemons. You can use honey, sugar or your choice of sweetener. My husband actually likes it even without adding any sugar to it; the strawberries have a natural sweetness. When I make it sugarless it’s like a tasty strawberry lemon water. You can also replace the lemons with limes to make strawberry limeade.
This strawberry lemonade can also easily be turned into a refreshing summer cocktail, just add your choice of alcohol. I’ve turned this drink into a cocktail using vodka, tequila, rum and even cachaça – for a quick strawberry caipirihna. You can also mix the strained mixed with white wine or sparkling wine, instead of the additional 4 cups of water, for delicious strawberry sangria.
Step by step preparation photos for this strawberry lemonade blender recipe:
Mandi says
April 8, 2019 at 6:01 pmThis was so simple and delicious! Thanks for the yummy recipe.
Stephanie says
March 24, 2017 at 5:45 pmI made this with a defrosted strawberry mix (with mangos and pineapple), lemon, and coconut sugar be ause that’s what I had on hand. At the end I added sparkling water. Delicious. I will definitely try it with fresh strawberries and honey next time I hit the store!
Emily says
July 5, 2015 at 8:28 pmSuper tasty! I made this very successfully with lime instead of lemon today. (My partner loves dem limes.) It was a very big success, and even though it was slightly irritating to strain with the small strainer I have it was definitely worth it.
Megan G. says
August 13, 2014 at 5:20 pmSuper delicious! I altered the recipe a tad bit and added sparkling lemon flavored water and sparkling strawberry flavored water instead a just water.
Lara says
July 13, 2014 at 5:32 pmHi… I loved the idea.
I am Brazilian so I can tell you a little about those lemons and limes… When I make caipirinha with my brother we remove the fine green and yellow peel living the white and also remove the tough white rind in the middle. All the bitterness is gone. So, if someone done like the bitterness take a extra step and remove at least the middle tough white rind. Thanks for the great idea.
Ronaele says
May 28, 2014 at 10:31 amYour photos are beautiful!
karina says
April 24, 2014 at 4:15 pmI just made it was easy and taste delicious
Amanda says
April 13, 2014 at 3:44 amI used agave syrup instead of honey… I liked the results a lot! But agave is a preference in general for me. :) Thanks for the recipe! I’ll be drinking this (and some tequila!) all week!
Tiff says
July 6, 2014 at 5:40 pmCurious, why agave?
Kelly says
March 17, 2014 at 7:10 pmI just made this today and it was delicious! If I make it again, I might try it with 1 lemon instead of 2 only to make it more strawberry tasting (I love strawberries!). I was a little surprised when I saw that you keep the lemon peels on , but you can’t even tell they’re in there. This would be a really great drink for kids to replace all the other bad stuff they drink with something natural.
Christina says
March 9, 2014 at 5:06 pmDo you take the lemon out of the skin before blending?
Layla Pujol says
March 10, 2014 at 1:16 pmNo, blend it with the skin on.
lamiaa salah says
April 23, 2014 at 11:26 amwhat a refreshing combination ,i always make limeade with a splash of mint my kids adore this in the hot summer but i have a tip for u to overcome the bitterness of the drink if it stays u need to cut the 2 ends of the lime before blending try it u will not regret it i make a big jar of limeade that lasts for at least 3 days without getting bitter but be generous when cutting those ends because i learned from my mom that these ends are the cause of the bitterness hope its a good tip ,thanks for sharing your recipe
Jean says
February 27, 2014 at 2:21 pmAre you using just a regular blender, or does it need to be super powerful like a Vitamix?
Layla Pujol says
February 27, 2014 at 3:45 pmI have a regular blender.
Emily says
February 14, 2014 at 8:41 amI customized this recipe for one person. I used one cup strawberries one small lemon and about 11/2 tbsp. honey. Straining took while,but it was well worth it. I seriously thought I just ordered it from a restaurant, well almost and this recipe is way healthier!
Emily says
February 14, 2014 at 8:43 amIt looks like I said 11/2, but I meant 1 and 1 half! lol
Will says
August 7, 2013 at 6:47 pmI gave it a shot, but didn’t take in pot consideration the type of strainer I had. Needless to say I had a lt of pulp in it, but it’s still good and healthy! Froze some to make frozen strawberry-lemonade Popsicles! Keep up the awesome recipes!
Desiree says
June 8, 2013 at 1:20 pmI can’t wait to try this for the fourth of july party were having hope its a hit:-)
Melanie says
June 8, 2013 at 9:36 amLooks sooo good!! Can’t wait to try!! Thanks for sharing!! :)
Amber says
May 30, 2013 at 5:44 pmHow do you adjust the recipe for adding liquor?
Layla Pujol says
June 3, 2013 at 8:50 amYou can either just spike it with your choice of liquor after it’s done (ie just add vodka for a strawberry vodka lemonade), or for a more concentrated cocktail replace some of the water with alcohol (for a frozen strawberry lemonade margarita you could replace the 4 cups of water with ice, tequila and triple sec). For a sangria version, replace the 4 cups of water that you add at the end with a bottle of white wine or bubbly – plus I would add some diced or sliced strawberries for the sangria option.
Stacy in Spokane WA says
May 30, 2013 at 4:23 pmTotally just made ths for my kids to drink at dinner and it was YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY!!!! I did peel one of the lemons completely and left the skin on the 2nd one and WOW!!!!! DELISH. I can see us drinking ALOT of this, this summer
Angie says
May 21, 2013 at 11:05 amVery Yummy and Refreshing! Didn’t have correct type of mesh strainer so used the strainer I had with a cheesecloth and ran it through 4-5 times to get most of the pulp out. It was a little bitter until I did that. Well worth it.
Katy Perritano says
May 18, 2013 at 3:15 pmI just made this and it is DELICIOUS! So making this again when I have a party!
LUZ says
April 24, 2013 at 7:23 amESTA limonada de fresa y limón es deliciosa, la cáscara amarga la limonada si se deja mucho tiempo.
Carrie says
April 21, 2013 at 6:27 pmCould I substitute a little bit of sprite for a portion of the water to give it a bit of zip?
Of course, you can also use sparkling water for sparkling version.
Rachael says
April 8, 2013 at 4:03 amJust finished making this and it tastes vile!!!!
Ha ha i am kidding its beautiful and refreshing, i did use sweetener instead of honey and it still tastes delish but next time i am going to use honey and limes :-) love this thank you x
Lauren says
April 4, 2013 at 10:18 amOne urgent question…I would love to make this for a crowd, about 25 people. How many servings does this make? Should I quadruple it?
Laylita says
April 4, 2013 at 11:21 amYou get about 6-8 glasses, so quadrupling it would work for 25 people (and gives some extra for those who want refills).
Shawn says
March 30, 2013 at 4:37 amWas that a whole lemon I saw you blended?
Layla Pujol says
April 7, 2013 at 9:41 amYes, it is.
Taylor says
March 29, 2013 at 8:30 pmI plan to make this on Sunday for Easter. I have a Vitamix, so I have a feeling it will completely blend the peels (or close to it). If so, do you think it will be overly lemon-y?
It will be fine:)
tracy says
March 23, 2013 at 5:30 pmhow much does this recipe make?
About 6-8 cups.
Kim says
March 23, 2013 at 2:05 pmSo you blended the lemons with the peels on? Want to try this with raspberries. Sounds delish!!
Yes, everything is blended together (peels on).
deborah says
March 17, 2013 at 6:58 pmYour photos are beautiful! I could sip a glass of strawberry lemonade right now!
Victoria says
March 7, 2013 at 9:02 amI saw this on Pinterest and had to try it. It was AMAZING! Best lemonade I have ever had. I had to share it…. all credit given to you of course!
http://myfavoriteprettythings.blogspot.com/2013/03/pinterest-lunch-wonton-tacos-and-garlic.html
Danielle says
February 23, 2013 at 6:39 pmI made this and it was so delicious that I had to blog about it. I linked back to your website. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
http://allthingsyummyforfoodies.blogspot.com/2013/02/strawberry-lemonade.html
Laylita says
February 23, 2013 at 6:52 pmHi Danielle – Thank you! Glad to hear you liked it!
Cheryl says
January 30, 2013 at 4:03 pmI made this but I peeled the limes. It was a hit and I got to use up some of my frozen strawberries up too. I didn’t even have to thaw the strawberries and it was delicious. So easy.
InkBlotMom, Kim says
January 18, 2013 at 10:59 pmYum!! Can’t wait to try this!!
Nicole says
December 29, 2012 at 2:30 amI was reading through the comments and you said you used a medium mesh strainer. I don’t have one but wanna try this recipe. Is it necessary to strain it?
Laylita says
December 29, 2012 at 10:34 amHi Nicole – It is necessary to strain it, especially as the lemon skin pieces are very bitter. If you would rather not strain out the strawberries you can blend the strawberries first and use it as is, and then blend the lemons after and only strain the lemon mix – any strainer will do. If you don’t have one, then let it rest a minute until thicker pieces drop to the bottom and then pour out the liquid, use a lid as a makeshift strainer to help keep the pieces out.
Nicole says
December 29, 2012 at 2:55 pmThanks so much for the info! :-)
Charma says
November 14, 2012 at 7:11 pmI’m going to make this and the Pineapple drink for Thanksgiving. All the food we’re making seems so heavy and thought this would lighten it all up! Your website is lovely and will have to share this with my friends. Can’t wait to try the Turkey Empanadas the week after Thanksgiving! Where would I the empanada shells?
Laylita says
November 14, 2012 at 8:27 pmHi Charma – You can buy the empanada shells at most Latin grocery stores or also make them at home: https://www.laylita.com/recipes/2008/02/06/how-to-make-empanada-dough/
Hannah says
September 20, 2012 at 8:07 amHello!
Just featured your AMAZING Recipe on my Blog Post “10 Creative Party Food Ideas that will Make Any Party AMAZING!!”
You are so brilliant! Thanks for sharing your great ideas!
http://welivedhappilyeverafter.blogspot.com/2012/09/10-creative-party-food-ideas-that-will.html
Laylita says
September 20, 2012 at 8:57 amHi Hannah – Thanks for including the strawberry lemonade in your blog post!
Patty says
September 5, 2012 at 2:55 pmThis looks wonderful! I will definetly be trying this delicious recipe.
Lori says
August 1, 2012 at 3:18 pmMade this today and it was a hit!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Susan says
July 21, 2012 at 12:36 pmCan I use frozen strawberries?
Laylita says
July 21, 2012 at 3:16 pmOf course!
Linda says
July 18, 2012 at 9:15 pmLooks great….but putting the lemons rind and all doesnt leave a bitter taste?
Linda says
July 18, 2012 at 9:17 pmNevermind :) Helps if i read the whole blog. I saw your comments about the bitter taste and being sure to drink it same day. Look forward to trying it.
kristin mcmann says
July 11, 2012 at 6:40 amlove your photos! Very bright and colorful! Thanks for the recipe ;)
Jennifer says
July 3, 2012 at 11:11 amWant to make this soon but what did toy use to strain it. All I have is a regular colander which has holes larger than needed.
Laylita says
July 3, 2012 at 12:25 pmI used a medium mesh type strainer.
Allison says
June 28, 2012 at 11:26 amHello Laylita! I just found your blog through Pinterest! I cannot believe how easy and delicious this recipie was!!! Thank you so much for all your great food recipies :) I do have a question though. I love the “juice” glasses in the pictures! Where did you get them? Thanks!
Laylita says
June 28, 2012 at 11:33 amHi Allison – I found those glasses at a local Seattle grocery store called Metropolitan market, they have a small kitchen section and had these glasses.
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
June 27, 2012 at 2:11 pmJust made this and didn’t think straining it would make a difference! I was shocked at how much left over there was.
haley says
June 20, 2012 at 9:42 amdo you put the entire lemon in? like peeling and all
Laylita says
June 20, 2012 at 4:31 pmYes, peeling and all.
Aurelia says
June 19, 2012 at 6:27 amI love strawberries and this lemonade looks fantastic for a hot summer day!!!
Joanna says
June 18, 2012 at 3:12 amMade it today! And it’s so goood!
I put a bit less honey- we like it a bit more sour :)
Thank you so much for this great recipe!
Helen says
June 13, 2012 at 11:42 pmdo you blend the lemons with the peel?
Laylita says
June 14, 2012 at 2:16 pmYes, blend the entire lemon.
Barbara C says
June 12, 2012 at 9:06 amThis was great! I’m not a big fan of lemonade, but I do like a citrusy flavor on all my fruit. And this, mor than strawberry lemonade was lemon strawberrade! La estoy bebiendo ahora mismo, esta buenisima.
Camila Guerrero says
June 10, 2012 at 5:32 pmJust made this for a family BBQ… everyone loved it!
Thank you!!!
Sandie Rose says
June 8, 2012 at 11:15 amI picked strawberries this morning and this recipe was in my mail box in the afternoon! Perfect way to use my really fresh strawberries – it’s delicious!
Paz says
June 8, 2012 at 7:48 amSounds deliciously-refreshing!
Paola says
June 8, 2012 at 7:02 amI will try it this weekend! simple, amazing, and beautiful!