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Strawberry lemonade

Fresh strawberry puree stirred into lemonade. The drink that empties first at every summer party.

  • 20 min active
  • Serves 12
  • Lemonades & citrus coolers
  • Kid-friendly

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Strawberry lemonade

Instructions

  1. Make syrup. Dissolve the sugar in the hot water.
  2. Puree. Blend the strawberries until smooth. Strain if you want it seed-free.
  3. Mix. Stir the syrup, lemon juice, puree, and cold water together.
  4. Serve. Pour over ice and garnish with sliced strawberries.

Hosting tip: Float sliced strawberries and lemons in a glass dispenser. It's the prettiest thing on the table.

Make it ahead

Make up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate. Add ice only when serving.

Great for

Serve it at kids' parties, baby showers and game day. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.

What you'll need

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Questions

How many lemons or limes do I need?

One lemon gives about 3 tablespoons of juice and one lime about 2 tablespoons. Buy a few extra, since fruit varies.

Can I make it for more people?

Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.