Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
This sparkling strawberry lemonade is a refreshing and easy-to-make drink that’s perfect for summer gatherings or a sunny day treat. With the bright flavors of fresh sweet strawberries, tart lemon, and a bubbly finish, this delicious homemade lemonade is the ultimate thirst-quencher that everyone will love.
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With the weather warming up, I’ve been craving something light, refreshing, and a little bit fun to sip on. That’s why I love making my sparkling strawberry lemonade recipe!
It’s sweet, tangy, and oh-so-refreshing, whether I’m enjoying it with my family in the backyard or serving it at a summer get-together.
Why I love this recipe
- In addition to tasting wonderful, it’s such a pretty drink, especially with the added strawberries and lemon slices.
- My kids love it, and it feels special even though it’s easy to make, in just 10 minutes!
- It’s perfect for any events like BBQs, baby showers, and wedding showers.
Craving more sips? Check out our Mock Sangria, Peach Iced Tea, and Strawberry Iced Tea!
Ingredients
- fresh strawberries
- fresh lemon juice
- sugar
- sparkling water or club soda
You can substitute simple syrup for the sugar in this recipe if you like. Just adjust to taste.
Step by step
- Puree the strawberries with 1/2 cup of lemon juice until smooth in a blender (affiliate link) or food processor. Strain out the seeds and berry bits using a sieve, fine mesh strainer, or cheesecloth. Transfer to a large pitcher.
- Add the remaining lemon juice and sugar to the strawberry puree and mix well. Start with 4 cups of water and adjust to taste, adding up to 6 cups total.
- Adjust the sweetness and tartness by adding more or less water to taste or depending on your personal sweetness preference.
Tips for best results
- Fresh strawberries make all the difference, aim for the juiciest, ripest ones.
- Strain the strawberry purée as it creates a smoother, more refined drink.
- For a fancy touch, serve in glassware with a sugared rim.
Variations
If you’re looking to give this strawberry lemonade a twist, add a splash of vodka, rum, or even prosecco transforms it into a bubbly cocktail that is perfect for any celebration.
For a tropical twist, try swapping half the lemon juice for lime juice, and garnish with a fresh mint sprig for a refreshing, cool flavor.
Not into carbonation? No problem! You can easily make a still version by substituting regular water for sparkling water. It’s just as delicious, but with a smoother, flatter finish.
Serving suggestions
If you want to make your sparkling strawberry lemonade more festive, you can garnish it with fresh strawberry slices, lemon wedges, or even mint leaves for an extra touch.
You can also serve it in elegant glassware, like champagne flutes, for special occasions or add frozen strawberries to the pitcher to keep the lemonade cold and give it an extra special look.
Storage
If you’re planning ahead, you can easily prepare the strawberry lemonade base in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days. Just remember to add the sparkling water right before serving to keep that refreshing fizz intact.
The lemonade will lose its carbonation if stored ofernight, for the best experience, it’s always best to enjoy it fresh!
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PrintStrawberry Lemonade Recipe
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
This sparkling strawberry lemonade is a refreshing and easy-to-make drink that’s perfect for summer gatherings or a sunny day treat. With the bright flavors of fresh sweet strawberries, tart lemon, and a bubbly finish, this delicious homemade lemonade is the ultimate thirst-quencher that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups of strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice (about 5 lemons if freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup of sugar or to taste
- 6 cups of sparkling water
Instructions
Instructions
- Puree the strawberries with 1/2 cup of lemon juice until smooth. Then, strain out the seeds and berry bits using a sieve.
- Add the remaining lemon juice and sugar, and mix well. Start with 4 cups of water and adjust to taste, adding up to 6 cups total.
- Adjust the sweetness and tartness by adding more or less water to taste or depending on your personal sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 36.6 g
- Sodium: 1.3 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40.3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
very good!
Can’t wait to trythese recipes
All these drink looks delicious, I can’t wait for warmer weather we just got 5″ of snow and the high today will be a warm 19*, coffee, and hot chocolate are my drinks of choice today 🙂
I KNOW spring is just around the corner, which corner, I keep looking.