🍓✨ This refreshing Strawberry Limeade is the perfect summer drink. Make a pitcher and sip the sunshine! 🌞🍹 Cool, sweet, and tangy!
Limeade Recipes
Looking for a refreshing drink that bursts with fresh fruit flavor? This strawberry limeade recipe is just what you need! Whether you are hosting a summer party or simply cooling off on a hot day, this vibrant and tangy strawberry limeade drink is sure to hit the spot. Learn how to make strawberry limeade with just a few simple ingredients. It is one of the easiest and most delicious limeade recipes you will try.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes
- Perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors
- Great for parties, cookouts, and everyday sipping
- Uses fresh fruit for a vibrant and natural taste
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
- fresh strawberries – use frozen if fresh strawberries are not available
- freshly squeezed lime juice – substitute bottled 100% lime juice if needed
- granulated sugar – adjust sweetness to taste or substitute with honey, agave, or maple syrup
- coconut water – substitute with more regular water or fruit juice for a different flavor
- water
- lime slices and fresh strawberries – for garnish (optional)
✨ Variations
- Add a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy version.
- Blend with ice for a frozen slushy-style drink.
- Add fresh mint or basil for an herbal twist.
- Turn it into a cocktail by adding vodka or rum.
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How to Make Strawberry Limeade
🔥 Tips
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Strain the strawberry purée if you prefer a smoother drink.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness before chilling.
- For a fun presentation, serve in mason jars with colorful straws.
❓ FAQs
Store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Yes, replace it with regular water or your favorite juice. Coconut water just adds a refreshing sweetness.
Yes, you can use honey, agave, or maple syrup. Keep in mind, this may slightly change the flavor.
It is best served fresh, but you can freeze it in ice cube trays and use the cubes in other drinks with limeade for added flavor.
Yes, prepare the strawberry limeade drink up to 24 hours in advance. Store it in the fridge and give it a good stir before serving.
Simply add more sugar or a splash of fruit juice like pineapple or orange to balance the tartness.
Yes, it is a fun and refreshing non-alcoholic drink perfect for kids. For adults, you can add a splash of alcohol if desired.
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Strawberry Limeade
Equipment
- blender or food processor
- fine mesh strainer (optional, for smoother drink)
- serving glasses
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice (about 16-20 limes – use 1 cup bottled lime juice instead if needed)
- 2 cups granulated sugar – adjust to taste
- 4 cups coconut water (substitute with more water or juice if preferred)
- 4 cups water
- lime slices and fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add the sliced strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. For a smoother drink, strain the purée through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lime juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Add the strawberry purée to the pitcher and stir well.
- Pour in the coconut water and water. Mix to combine and taste. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill the limeade in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice with optional lime slices and strawberry garnishes.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
Store strawberry limeade in the fridge in a sealed container or pitcher for up to 3 days. Stir before serving, as ingredients may settle.♨️ REHEATING
This drink is best served cold and should not be reheated.❄️ FREEZING
Not recommended for freezing due to separation and texture change when thawed.💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest, most authentic flavor.
- Wash strawberries thoroughly before slicing.
- Strain the purée if you prefer a smoother drink.
- Taste as you go and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
Leftover limeade can be used to make popsicles or frozen into cubes and added to sparkling water for a fruity twist.Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
I’m Jamie, a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!
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