Strawberry Lemonade
This refreshing Strawberry Lemonade is packed with fresh strawberries, lemon slices and mint and it is SO easy to make! It is the perfect way to beat the heat!
If you have been reading long you probably know that Maebells is only part of my job. I also run an online store called Gin Creek Kitchen, where we sell Southern-inspired home and kitchen decor. Basically, I am your go-to girl if you need to learn how to cook grits or want to buy cotton or cow decor. 🙂
Well my store started as a little bit of a side project, it was just this thought that I couldn’t get out of my head, but now it takes up the majority of my time. I spend most of my days packing and shipping products, which I normally love. Except it is summer and a gazillion degrees outside and hauling boxes bigger than me just isn’t really an easy thing to do. So I’ve had to find ways to keep cool!
This strawberry lemonade is become my go to! I have kept a pitcher in the fridge for about two weeks now and since I love it so much I figured you might too!
What Ingredients Are Needed for Strawberry Lemonade?
This homemade strawberry lemonade has only four ingredients and is ready in under a minute. Seriously, it is so easy!
- Fresh strawberries
- Lemon
- Fresh mint leaves
- Ginger Ale
How to Make Strawberry Lemonade
Fill a big pitcher with tons of ice, lemon and strawberry slices, and then add just enough Ginger Ale to give it a nice fizzy taste. Voila! You have a very impressive drink on your hands!
I add fresh mint leaves to mine because I love the flavor it adds. This is a great drink for showers or parties, or a nice cool drink by the pool!
How to Make Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
You can also make this as a blended strawberry lemonade recipe! To do so, you’ll need:
- One can of frozen lemonade
- Frozen strawberries
- Water
To make frozen strawberry lemonade, simply add the ingredients listed above to a blender and blend until smooth.
Can I Prep Strawberry Lemonade in Advance?
Because this strawberry lemonade drink calls for Ginger Ale, I don’t recommend prepping it too far in advance otherwise the soda will lose its carbonation by the time you’re ready to drink it.
Tips for the Best Strawberry Lemonade
- For an extra boost of strawberry flavor, use a mixture of ice cubes and frozen strawberries to keep your strawberry lemonade cold.
- If making this as a frozen lemonade, a blender is must. Do not try making this in a food processor as the motor isn’t powerful enough.
- I’ve only made this recipe as written, but I bet you could tweak this drink to include other fresh berries as well.
More Summer Drink Recipes:
- Keto Mocha Frappuccino
- Sparkling Pineapple Strawberry Punch
- Vanilla Peach Tea
- Watermelon Limeade
- Passion Fruit Iced Tea
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
For Frozen Strawberry Lemonade:
- 1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade mix
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 4 cups of water
For Classic Strawberry Lemonade:
- 1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade mix
- 2 cups thinly sliced strawberries
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups of Ginger-Ale, depending on how much fizz you like in your drink
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 small handful of mint leaves, optional
Equipment
- Hiware 75 Ounces Glass Pitcher with 18/8 Stainless Steel Lid (Non-Rust) - Unique Squama Pattern - High Heat Resistance Water Pitcher for Hot/Cold Water & Iced Tea, 100% Lead-free and Drip-Free, Large
Instructions
For Frozen Strawberry Lemonade:
- Place your lemonade mix, strawberries and water and blend until smooth.
For Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade:
- Place your lemonade mix, strawberries and water and blend until smooth.
- Pour the frozen lemonade mixture in a large pitcher. Stir in 2 cups of ginger ale.
- Add the sliced lemon, mint leaves and fresh sliced strawberries for garnish if desired.
Oh, yes. This is perfect for sipping in the heat! Annie I don’t know how you do everything you do! It makes me tired (and thirsty!) just thinking about it!
I’ve had raspberry lemonade, but never strawberry! What a delicious way to incorporate seasonal produce- love it 🙂
I can only imagine how busy you are right now! I’m so happy for you and your shop! I’m also happy for this strawberry lemonade too, because it’s been 100 degrees and humid here every day. I definitely need a batch of this in my refrigerator at all times!
Oh this lemonade looks so refreshing, Annie! I’ve made a similar version, and I think strawberries and lemons make the best combo! So perfect for the hot weather?
Sounds like Gin Creek Kitchen is doing awesome and I need to get in there and browse again! This lemonade looks so delicious, Annie, and your photos are so pretty!
Reading this on a hot day and am very tempted, could have a pitcherful! Beautiful pictures.
I’m so glad your store has been doing so well, Annie! It sounds like hard but fulfilling work. And this strawberry lemonade looks like the perfect refreshment on a hot afternoon!