This homemade Strawberry Limeade is the perfect drink to cool you down! Made with fresh strawberries and zesty lime, it's sweet, tangy, and super easy to make.
If you love fruity drinks, you’ll also want to try my frozen watermelon drink or strawberry virgin mojito.
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- 🛒 Ingredients for Strawberry Limeade
- What is Strawberry Limeade?
- 🥣 How To Make Strawberry Limeade
- 📋 Tips
- 👨🍳 Equipment Needed to Make This Air Fryer Chicken Skewers Recipe
- 🍱Storage Instructions
- Variations
- More Summer Drink Recipes
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🛒 Ingredients for Strawberry Limeade
- Fresh strawberries - Use ripe, juicy strawberries, hulled and sliced. For the best flavor, choose strawberries that are in season. You can also substitute with frozen strawberries, but they may be a bit less sweet.
- Fresh lime juice - You'll need 2 cups of freshly squeezed lime juice, which is about 16-20 limes. Fresh limes are key for that bright, refreshing flavor! You can use 1 cup of bottled lime juice if you're in a pinch.
- Granulated sugar - Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your taste, or you can use your favorite sugar substitute just check the package for the right ratios!
- Coconut water - For a hint of natural sweetness. It adds a tropical flavor that pairs perfectly with the strawberries and lime.
- Garnish - For a lovely presentation, consider adding lime slices and fresh strawberry slices as a garnish. They make your drink look extra refreshing!
Make next these Strawberry desserts: shortcake cookies, banana bread, and cookies.
What is Strawberry Limeade?
Strawberry limeade is a cool and refreshing beverage made from just four ingredients: lime, strawberries, maple syrup (or sugar), and water.
👩🍳 You'll find the complete list of ingredients below the recipe card.
🥣 How To Make Strawberry Limeade
- In a blender or food processor, puree the sliced strawberries until smooth. If you don’t want the seeds or much pulp in your limeade, strain the purée into a bowl.
- In a large pitcher, mix together the lime juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the pureed strawberries to the pitcher and stir to combine.
- Add the coconut water and water; stir well. Taste and adjust the sweetness as desired. Lime and strawberry slices can be added to the pitcher, if desired.
- Chill the strawberry limeade in the fridge until ready to serve
- Serve garnished with lime slices and fresh strawberries, if desired.
Can I substitute coconut water with something else? YES, you can substitute coconut water with more regular water or another type of juice if desired. The coconut water is used to give the drink a sweeter, more refreshing flavor.
How to Hull Strawberries
The hull is the leafy part on top of the strawberry. Hulling strawberries means removing it along with a small piece from inside.
- Wash and Prepare: Wash and dry the strawberries. Pull the leaves up from one berry at a time, working over a cutting board.
- Cut the Hull: Insert a paring knife about half an inch deep at a slight angle and cut out a small cone shape from the top.
- Remove the Hull: Move the knife in a circle; the hull may pop out. If not, gently tug the leaves to pull it out.
- Repeat: Continue until all strawberries are hulled. The tops can be composted!
- Alternative Methods: You can poke a straw through the bottom of the berry or use a grapefruit spoon.
- For Limeade: To make strawberry limeade, you can cut the strawberries in half lengthwise for easier mashing, but this isn't part of hulling.
📋 Tips
- Straining - To strain the puree, press the back of a spoon against the strainer, allowing the juice to flow through while keeping the seeds and pulp behind.
- Wash strawberries - Always wash them before slicing to ensure they’re clean.
- Use fresh lime juice - For the best flavor, opt for freshly squeezed lime juice. If using bottled lime juice, make sure it’s 100% lime juice with no added sweeteners or preservatives.
- Adjusting the recipe - You can easily double or halve this recipe based on how much you want to make.
- Too Sweet? Blend in some ice cubes to dilute the mixture as they melt. No blender? Mix in an extra cup of water and taste until you get the flavor you want. For a single glass, just add a splash of water and stir.
- Fruit Hack - To adjust sweetness without changing the liquid, choose small, firm, bright red strawberries. These are usually the sweetest! Locally grown berries tend to be sweeter, so look for those and avoid large berries with white tops.
👨🍳 Equipment Needed to Make This Air Fryer Chicken Skewers Recipe
- Manual citrus juicer or Electric citrus juicer
- Mixing bowls
- Blender or Food processor
- Pitcher or Jug for serving
🍱Storage Instructions
- 🍱To Store. You can keep strawberry limeade in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- 🥶Freezing. For longer storage, it can be frozen for up to three months. Just make sure to use a freezer-safe container!
Variations
- Lemonade Twist: Swap the limes for lemons to create a tasty strawberry lemonade. It’s a sweet and tangy twist!
- Raspberry: Try using raspberries instead of strawberries for a delicious raspberry limeade. It’s equally refreshing!
- Maple Option: You can replace the maple syrup with a simple syrup or even use my hot lemonade recipe for a warm version of this classic drink.
- Cherry Limeade: Substitute strawberries with cherries for a delightful cherry limeade that’s perfect for summer.
- Frozen Treats: Get creative and make strawberry limeade popsicles for a fun summer snack with the kids.
- Slushy Goodness: Turn your limeade into a slush by pouring the mixture into an ice cream maker. Stop before it turns into sorbet for a cool treat!
- Warm It Up: For a cozy fall or winter drink, simply warm the strawberry limeade on the stove and enjoy it hot.
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📖Recipe
Strawberry Limeade
Refreshingly sweet and tangy, this Strawberry Limeade recipe combines fresh strawberries and lime juice for a delightful summer drink. Perfect for picnics, parties, or a cool treat at home, this easy recipe is sure to quench your thirst!
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice, about 16-20 limes or 1 cup bottled lime juice
- 2 cups granulated sugar, or more to taste
- 4 cups coconut water
- 4 cups water
- lime slices and fresh strawberries slices, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, puree the sliced strawberries until smooth. If you don’t want the seeds or much pulp in your limeade, strain the purée into a bowl.3 cups fresh strawberries
- In a large pitcher, mix together the lime juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves.2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 cups granulated sugar
- Add the pureed strawberries to the pitcher and stir to combine.
- Add the coconut water and water; stir well. Taste and adjust the sweetness as desired. Lime and strawberry slices can be added to the pitcher, if desired.4 cups coconut water, 4 cups water
- Chill the strawberry limeade in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve garnished with lime slices and fresh strawberries, if desired.lime slices and fresh strawberries slices
Notes
- Serving Size. Makes 2.5 quarts (about 10 cups)
- To Store. You can keep strawberry limeade in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Freezing. For longer storage, it can be frozen for up to three months. Just make sure to use a freezer-safe container!
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 1gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 107mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 2gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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🤷 Easy Homemade Strawberry Limeade: FAQs
How should I store the strawberry limeade?
The strawberry limeade can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. However, it is best served fresh for optimal flavor.
Can I use a different sweetener instead of granulated sugar?
Yes, you can use a different sweetener such as honey, agave, or maple syrup. However, keep in mind that the flavor may be slightly different.
Why make a simple syrup?
I prefer making simple syrup instead of adding sugar directly because sugar can take a while to dissolve. You might have experienced drinks with grainy sugar at the bottom. With simple syrup, the sugar fully dissolves in water while heated, ensuring a smooth texture.
Can I make this ahead?
Definitely! You can prepare strawberry limeade one or two days in advance and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
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