Strawberry Limeade
Homemade limeade with fresh strawberries is a flavorful and easy drink perfect for summer sipping! Made with only four ingredients, this is a great family friendly drink that is easy enough the kids can help make it.
Strawberry Limeade is one of my favorite summer drinks. Its so perfect for summer.
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How to make homemade limeade with strawberries
This recipe is very simple to make! Here is a brief overview of the recipe to give you an idea of how it works. For the full set of directions and measurements, please make sure you scroll down to the recipe card below!
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Wash the strawberries and remove the tops. Place the strawberries in a food processor with 1 cup of water and blend until smooth. If desired, you can pass the puree through a fine mesh strainer (affiliate link) to remove the rest of the pulp and any bits that did not blend all the way. Reserve the juice but throw out the remaining pulp.
- Juice the limes until you have 1 cup of juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine the 1 cup of cooled simple syrup, the strawberry puree, the lime juice, and 4 additional cups of water. Stir to combine.
- Place in the fridge until ready to serve, and serve with ice.
Recipe Note:
If strawberries are out of season, use frozen strawberries that have been thawed to get the best flavor. Strawberries that are out of season tend to be bland and not be very sweet, which will affect how your limeade tastes.
Use fresh limes that have been juiced, not the pre-juiced processed lime juice in a bottle.
Storage Information
Leftover limeade can be stored in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The limeade might settle a little as it sits, so give it a stir before serving.
How your kids can help you cook
Having kids help you cook is a great way to peak their curiosity about new foods, and be more willing to try them! Even when it is something as simple as strawberry limeade.
This recipe is great for kids to help with because its so easy and they can help with so many steps.
- Kids aged 1-3 can help you measure the sugar, wash the strawberries, pour the water and stir the drink together.
- Kids aged 4-6 can do everything above plus help cut up the strawberries and juice the limes.
- Kids aged 7-10+ can help you do everything above, plus help you make the simple syrup.
*Please note that these recommendations are generalized, and to please use your personal discretion with your child’s skill level. And always, always supervise! Read more about how to have your children help you in the kitchen.
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Strawberry Limeade Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 cups water divided
- 1 quart strawberries
- 1 cup lime juice (about 8 limes)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves.
- Turn off the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Wash the strawberries and remove the tops.
- Place the strawberries in a food processor with 1 cup of water and blend until smooth. If desired, you can pass the puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove the rest of the pulp and any bits that did not blend all the way.
- Reserve the juice but throw out the remaining pulp.
- Juice the limes until you have 1 cup of juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine the 1 cup of cooled simple syrup, the strawberry puree, the lime juice, and 4 additional cups of water. Stir to combine.
- Place in the fridge until ready to serve, and serve with ice.
