Strawberry Limeade is a refreshing summer drink made with freshly-squeezed lime juice, pureed strawberries, and simple syrup. It’s fresh, tangy, fruity and the perfect way to beat the heat.
Summer with its ominous heat is just around the corner and if there’s something we should always remember to do, it’s hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Southern California weather can get pretty overbearing during these warmer months but luckily, fresh fruits to turn into refreshing drinks such as this strawberry limeade are aplenty. Lazy sips (or greedy gulps, in my case) of this Strawberry limeade are truly one of the best parts of summer.
It’s fresh, tangy, fruity and the perfect way to beat the heat! Just the kind of drink you enjoy by the poolside while you lounge all day long. And easy to make, too! Just simple syrup, pureed strawberries, and citrus juice stirred and served over ice, and you’re on your way to bliss.
This strawberry limeade is all about fresh ingredients. Please do not be tempted to use bottled lime juice. Although convenient, the flavor is just not the same as freshly-squeezed. To get the most juice out of your limes, make sure they’re at room temperature and roll them a few times on a flat surface before squeezing.
I made the drink pretty tart and sweet as the added ice will naturally dilute the mixture. You can, of course, add more cold water to adjust to your taste. And BTW, if you’re looking for a more grown-up treat, a healthy splash of vodka or tequila won’t hurt. ?
Want more delicious ways to refresh this summer? Check out these amazing summer drinks!
Brazilian Lemonade
Refrigerator Orange Refrigerator Iced Tea
Classic Moscow Mule
Watermelon Lemonade
Strawberry Limeade
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water (for the simple syrup)
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups cold water
- ice
Instructions
- In a sauce pot, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer, stirring regularly, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is clear and no longer cloudy. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- In a blender, process strawberries until pureed. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- In a pitcher, combine simple syrup, lime juice, pureed strawberries and 2 cups cold water. Stir well. To serve, pour into glasses over ice.
- Garnish with sliced limes and strawberries, if desired.
My husband would love this! Looks so refreshing! Thanks for posting 🙂 I see this in my future for sure!!!
Thank you! I think you are both going to love this!
Was I the only one that noticed the lime juice was not in the steps?
This is the perfect limeade. I live in Florida and I should be carrying this everywhere I go. I love your twist on the traditional limeade.
Thank you! It’s a delicious way to beat the heat!
This is such a perfect drink for summer! Love it!
Yes, it’s so cool and refreshing 🙂
Really beautiful drink!
Thanks, it was delicious and refreshing 🙂
I’m jealous of your fresh fruits! Here in Idaho, we do get the strawberries, but limes definitely don’t grow here. I’ll have to pick some up from the store– I know my kids will love this!
Thank you! The color and taste of this drink will delight little ones!
Summer is sorted with this little sip! That looks gorgeous and I can almost taste it just looking at it. Even though it’s cold and rainy and horrible outside my window right now I’d still love one of these for a taste of summer! 🙂
Thanks, Luara. I hope you have better weather soon! Keep warm!
I make lemonade all the time and add all sorts of different fruit to it, sometimes ginger too, so I am so in love with this recipe!
Thanks, Mariana! The addition of ginger sounds interesting, need to try it!
This is the perfect summer thirst quencher. Love the combination of strawberries and lime. Looks pretty too.
Thank you, Gloria! It’s really refreshing!
This looks refreshing and perfect for outdoor parties
It is! This is perfect for bbq parties.
I really wasn’t thirsty until I saw your drinks 🙂 They look delicious and would be absolutely perfect this coming Memorial Day. Thank you for sharing.
You are welcome. This drink will surely be a hit!
This looks so refreshing! We just need some summer sun to go with it now!
It is definitely the perfect drink for a hot, summer day!