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Strawberry Lemon Limeade

By Lana Stuart · Published: May 10, 2011 · Last Modified: Oct 20, 2020 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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My Strawberry Lemon Limeade is a refreshing combination of sweetened strawberries with a tart-sweet lemon-limeade. A favorite for summertime parties. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/strawberry-lemon-limeade/

My Strawberry Lemon Limeade is a refreshing combination of sweetened strawberries with tart-sweet lemon and lime juices.

Yesterday was the first really warm day we've had this spring. 88 degrees. Pretty warm. Not hot, but still a taste of what's in store for summer.

My Strawberry Lemon Limeade is a refreshing combination of sweetened strawberries with a tart-sweet lemon-limeade. A favorite for summertime parties. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/strawberry-lemon-limeade/

After working all day, doing four loads of laundry and cooking dinner, I just wanted a tall glass of something refreshing. Something I could enjoy while we watched Dancing with the Stars, and caught up on email and Facebook.

A tall glass of something cold to sip while we relaxed and wound down for the day. You know, right?

I suddenly remembered how much I used to enjoy the Strawberry Lemonade at Sonic. It was light and sweet and tart all at the same time.

So, I grabbed a few things from the pantry and went to work. I didn't have enough lemons to make a big pitcher of lemonade, but I had some limes so I added those. I also had a package of frozen strawberries hanging out in the freezer so I grabbed those, too.

And, let me tell you, what I wound up with was just delicious. Just the thing to cool you down on a hot spring or summer day.

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How to Make Strawberry Lemon Limeade

Simple syrup for Strawberry Lemon-Limeade

You'll start by making a simple syrup of equal parts water and sugar. Bring it to a boil and stir until the sugar completely melts. You can then refrigerate the syrup until it's cool or do what I did and add ice to cool it down right away.

Lemons and limes

While the syrup is cooling, remove the zest from one lime and one lemon. A microplane makes this job so easy and gives you a very finely grated zest. Love that tool! Set the zest aside and then juice the lemons and limes.

Strawberry Lemon-Limeade

Put the thawed strawberries with their syrup in a large pitcher. Add the lemon-lime zest, the simple syrup, and the juices. Stir together to blend. Add enough water to make a total of eight cups.

Now, taste your mixture. If you like it less tart, add water a cup at a time until you get just the taste you want. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon or lime slices.

Enjoy!

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My Strawberry Lemon Limeade is a refreshing combination of sweetened strawberries with a tart-sweet lemon-limeade. A favorite for summertime parties. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/strawberry-lemon-limeade/
My Strawberry Lemon Limeade is a refreshing combination of sweetened strawberries with a tart-sweet lemon-limeade. A favorite for summertime parties. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/strawberry-lemon-limeade/

Strawberry Lemon-Limeade

A refreshing combination of sweetened strawberries with a tart lemon-limeade.
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • Ice
  • 3 limes
  • 5-6 large lemons
  • 1 10 oz. package frozen strawberries in syrup thawed
  • Water
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Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove pan from the heat and add 4 cups of ice cubes.
  • While the sugar-water mixture cools, finely grate the zest from one lime and one lemon. Set aside.
  • Juice the lemons and limes. There should be about 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups juice.
  • Put the thawed strawberries with their syrup in the bottom of a pitcher.
  • Add the finely grated zest, lemon-lime juice and the cooled sugar-water mixture.
  • Add enough additional water to make a total of 8 cups.
  • Serve over ice. Garnish with fresh strawberries and/or lemon and lime slices.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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  1. kayleen says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    MMMM this is soooo sooo good. I made it tonight for dinner. My husband is a diabetic so i used splenda instead of sugar and used strawberries with splenda. I could not find my zester so i did not zest the lemon or limes and it was still very very delish. This for sure will be a summer drink at my house. Thank you for sharing the recipe

    Reply
    • Lana Stuart says

      March 13, 2014 at 7:22 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Kayleen! It's one of our favorites, too. I'm looking forward to glass when the weather is warmer.

      Reply
  2. Callie Frank says

    February 26, 2012 at 11:12 am

    Lana, This lemonade just blew my socks off! I'm so glad I stumbled upon this and your site in general. You've got some amazing recipes, and I can't wait to try more. I did repost this recipe on my blog and gave you credit for it. I hope you don't mind. The whole world needs to witness the wonder of this drink. Thank you for posting it!

    Callie

    Reply
  3. NO REASON NEEDED says

    July 28, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    Mmmmm, sounds delish. I have a fantastic little "sunshine drink" of summer I came across recently called Sunny Orange Lemonade"

    Reply
  4. Katherine says

    May 31, 2011 at 2:57 am

    Lovely recipe! I wanted to let you know that I mention and link to your recipe on a post I did on simple syrups and summer cocktails :-) http://www.katherinemartinelli.com/blog/2011/four-simple-syrup-recipes-and-a-grenadine/

    Reply
  5. Gwyn Fincher says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    where can you find those great straws?

    Reply
    • Lana says

      May 19, 2011 at 4:26 pm

      Gwyn - I ordered those from Bake it Pretty (www.bakeitpretty.com). They have lots of great stuff!

      Reply
  6. megan says

    May 15, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    This sounds like a perfect drink for the Summer! Love it!

    Reply
  7. Alison @ ingredients, Inc. says

    May 12, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    omg yum!!

    Reply
  8. Drick says

    May 11, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    hitting 90 the last few days - miss that cool spell we had just a few weeks ago ... your drink would be so refreshing right now, gonna do some yard work so just might make up a batch

    Reply
    • Lana says

      May 12, 2011 at 8:59 am

      When you're done, just pack up your rake and mower and wheelbarrow and head on over this way. I'll make you a pitcher of this lemonade :-)

      Reply
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