Quick and easy strawberry lemonade brightens store-bought lemonade mix with fresh, sweet strawberries. It’s a simple, refreshing drink you’ll enjoy all summer long.
We love heading out for strawberry picking at the start of summer.
Equally enjoyable is sitting outside soaking up the sun with a cold drink in hand.
This easy strawberry lemonade combines the best of both: ripe strawberries and a chilled glass of citrusy refreshment.
Ingredients
You’ll need:
- Lemonade mix – Your favorite store-bought brand, prepared to make 2 quarts following package directions.
- Fresh strawberries – Reserve some whole berries for garnish and hull the rest for muddling.
- Sugar – Optional, to adjust sweetness to taste.
- Lemon slices – Optional, for garnish.
A muddling tool (or a sturdy wooden spoon) makes breaking down the strawberries easy.
How to Make
1. Prepare the lemonade mix according to the package to yield about 2 quarts and place it in a pitcher.
2. Pour roughly 1/2 cup of the prepared lemonade into a glass.
3. Add a handful of hulled strawberries to the glass and, if desired, a spoonful of sugar.
4. Muddle the strawberries into the lemonade until they’re mostly broken down and juicy.
5. Pour the muddled strawberry mixture back into the pitcher and repeat the process with more lemonade and berries until all the strawberries have been incorporated.
6. Chill the pitcher for a short while, then serve over ice. Garnish each glass with lemon slices and whole strawberries for a pretty finish.
Enjoy this cool, fruity drink on warm days.
Storing
Keep the lemonade covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir gently before serving since the fruit may settle.
Tips and Tricks
- If you prefer a different berry, try raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries in the same method.
- Sugar is optional—add it only if you like a sweeter drink. The amount depends on your taste and the sweetness of the strawberries.
- You can make this with any premade lemonade or with homemade lemonade if you prefer a fully from-scratch version.
Other Easy Drink Recipes
Shortcut strawberry lemonade is a fast, flavorful way to upgrade a store-bought mix. Make a batch and enjoy sweet sips outdoors all season.
Try other easy, refreshing drinks for variety and more summer-ready options.
Shortcut Easy Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
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Equipment
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muddling tool
Ingredients
- 2 quarts lemonade made with powdered mix & mixed according to package directions
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar optional
- lemon slices for garnish
- whole strawberries for garnish
Instructions
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Pour roughly 1/2 cup of lemonade into a glass.
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Add a handful of berries into the glass plus some of the sugar.
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Using your muddler, muddle the fruit into the juice. Pour this mixture back into the pitcher of lemonade.
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Repeat, using lemonade from the same pitcher, until all the berries have been incorporated- using as much or as little sugar as desired.
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Add ice to several glasses, then pour the strawberry lemonade into each.
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Garnish with lemon slices and fresh berries, if desired.
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Serve chilled.
Notes
- Swap in raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries if you want a different berry flavor.
- Adjust sugar to your preference — leave it out for a tarter lemonade or add more for extra sweetness.
- This method works with premade lemonade or a homemade base.