This refreshing Strawberry Lemonade is packed with berries, citrus slices and mint for an easy party drink! Make this fresh or frozen lemonade to beat the heat this summer.

glass of strawberry lemonade garnished with mint leaves and lemon wedge

 

Every year when the weather warms up, I’m craving a bright, citrusy drink to cool down. This homemade strawberry lemonade is the perfect treat! In addition to tasting amazing, it’s also gorgeous – great for bridal showers, baby showers, pool parties, and all your favorite holidays. Even better, you only need a handful of ingredients and a blender!

Most lemonades require you to make a simple syrup, squeeze fresh lemon juice, sometimes zesting or straining on top of that. During the hustle and bustle of spring and summer, though, I just cannot justify that amount of time and effort! Instead, we leave the saucepan in the cabinet, grab the blender, and turn to frozen lemonade mix.

You will love this recipe because…

  • It’s ultra refreshing! Sweet berries and tart lemons are a match made in heaven, perfect for cooling you down. Nothing goes better with grilled burgers!
  • You can easily adjust it for your preferences! Feel free to swap the lemonade mix for limeade mix, or substitute blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for the strawberries. If you’re feeling saucy, make it a cocktail by adding white rum, gin, tequila, or vodka. Want extra strawberry flavor? Add more strawberries! Want extra lemon flavor? Add lemon juice and lemon zest!
  • I’ve included both fresh and frozen variations! Whether you love a thick, icy slushie or a fresh and bubbly punch, you can satisfy your craving here.
overhead view of two glasses of blended lemonade with strawberries

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of what you will need. Find exact measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

  • Strawberries – Use frozen if you want a slushie or fresh, sliced strawberries if you want a classic punch.
  • Frozen lemonade mix – This is essentially lemon juice and sweetener all in one! You can usually find this in a 12-ounce can in the freezer at the store. They also make a lime version of this, so use that if you would prefer a strawberry limeade.
  • Water – The lemonade mix is concentrated, so we want to add additional water to make a full pitcher.
  • Ginger Ale – Skip this if you are making the frozen lemonade. You only need this to give the classic, fresh lemonade that bubbly punch texture.
  • Recommended garnishes: fresh mint leaves, additional sliced strawberries, slices of lemon
two glasses of blended strawberry lemonade on a countertop

How to Make Strawberry Lemonade

This is super simple and can be done in two different ways! You will need just a blender for both.

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Add your frozen strawberries, frozen lemonade mix, and water to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses, garnish, and serve immediately.

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade Punch

Add your ripe strawberries, frozen lemonade mix, and water to a blender. Blend until smooth. Then pour into a large pitcher and top with ginger ale. Fill glasses with ice, pour in your lemonade, top with your preferred garnishes, and serve!

a pitcher of frozen lemonade with strawberries pouring into a glass with sliced lemons and berries

Tips for the BEST homemade lemonade

  • For an extra boost of strawberry taste, use a mixture of ice cubes and frozen strawberry slices to keep your strawberry lemonade cold. 
  • If you want all the flavor but none of the seeds, make the fresh lemonade as directed but use a mesh strainer to remove the seeds and tiny fruit skin pieces when you are pouring from the blender to the pitcher.
  • Don’t want to use the frozen lemonade concentrate? Use my homemade blueberry lemonade recipe instead, just swap the berries for strawberries — It uses a syrup made from white sugar and water plus fresh lemon juice instead of the mix.

Can I make this ahead of time? 

The frozen version of this strawberry lemonade recipe does require being kept super cold to keep the right texture, so I would make this as fresh as possible. The bubbly punch version with ginger ale can be made a few hours ahead if needed, but keep in mind that the carbonation can only last so long once it’s mixed in. The flavor is still great the next day, but you lose the fizzy component.

overhead shot showing a glass of strawberry lemonade garnished with extra strawberries and lemon slices

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Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade

Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 cups
Author: Annie Holmes
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!
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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 Ginger-Ale, more or less depending on how much fizz you like in your drink

Suggested garnishes

  • lemon slices
  • sliced strawberries
  • fresh mint leaves

Equipment

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.

To serve:

  • Add the sliced lemon, mint leaves and fresh sliced strawberries for garnish if desired.
Serving: 8 ounces, Calories: 135kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 5.4mg, Fiber: 1.7g, Sugar: 28g
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