Strawberry Limeade

Cool off this summer with Strawberry Limeade! This homemade strawberry drink is a delicious take on lemonade but made using lime juice and strawberries for a sweet and slightly tart refreshing summer drink.

If you’re looking for more refreshing summer drinks, try some of my other favorites like Organic Pink Lemonade, Homemade Orangeade, or Homemade Lemonade.

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This easy summer recipe starts with lime juice, fresh strawberries, and sugar. You only need 3 ingredients to make this homemade strawberry drink! 

You can use fresh limes for this recipe or you use an organic lime juice. I have tested this both ways using the Santa Cruz Organic Lime Juice. Using this store bought option makes this much easier and faster to make. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

• Easy: I love this homemade strawberry drink because it is so easy! In just about 15 minutes you can have a fresh made naturally pink drink that everyone will love. Use it as a mixer for cocktails or enjoy on its own.
• 3 Ingredients: You only need 3 ingredients to make this Strawberry Limeade! Organic strawberries, lime juice, and sugar is all it takes.
• No Artificial Colors: This homemade strawberry drink is naturally a beautiful pink color thanks to the strawberries! No artificial colors needed here.
• Cool and Refreshing: This Strawberry Limeade is cool and refreshing on hot summer day. You can use this as a mixer for cocktails and it’s just as delicious on its own for kids.

Ingredients

• Lime Juice: You can juice your own limes for this recipe or you can use store bought organic lime juice. I’ve tested this both ways, but buying the Santa Cruz Organic Lime Juice saves tons of time!
• Strawberries: I use fresh organic strawberries, but frozen will also work too!
• Cane Sugar: I used Wholesome for this recipe.

Tools Needed

• Scale: Always use a digital food scale for the best results.
• Small Pot: You'll need a small pot to make the simple syrup.
• Whisk: I use a whisk to whisk the simple syrup.
• Blender: You'll need a blender to blend up the strawberries.
• Fine Mesh Strainer: You'll need a fine mesh strainer to strain the strawberry juice to remove the seeds you have a pulp free Strawberry Limeade.
• Pitcher: You'll need a pitcher to store this in.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Add ½ cup of water and the cane sugar into a small pot and put over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add to a blender.

Step 2

Add the strawberries and lime juice and blend until smooth. 

Step 3

Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and transfer to a pitcher.

Step 4

Add the remaining 4 ½ cups of water and stir to combine. Serve over ice.

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