There Lemonadehome made it’s a drink fromlively aroma and balanced contrast between sweetness and acidity. She became an icon of the summer months, symbolizing the cool relief from the hot rays of the sun.
Lemonade has a fascinating history dating back to ancient times. The use of citrus fruits such as lemon to prepare refreshing drinks has been documented sinceancient Persiawhere it was consumed as a sort of elixir of health. As time passed, this practice spread throughout the world, with regional variations which adapted to local tastes and traditions.
Modern lemonade has instead European roots, with Italy playing a significant role in its evolution. In the 17th century, lemonade became a popular drink in the cafes and in Italian taverns, then spreading across the continent and beyond. With the onset of industrial production, the large-scale marketing of lemonade made this drink accessible to a ever larger audience. This quickly made her an element characteristic And symbolic of the summers of millions of people around the world.
What makes lemonade so irresistible is undoubtedly its simplicity. The base of fresh lemon juice, water and sugar offers a perfect balance and refreshing. The ice added, moreover, it gives a freshness that refreshes and quenches thirst.
While classic lemonade is loved for its simplicity, there is no shortage of it variations and creative interpretations of this iconic drink. Some give a touch of freshness with theaddition of mint or basil leaves.
Others, however, prefer it fruity note who donate strawberries, blueberries or watermelon. There is also no shortage of those who opt for one more sophisticated versionenriched with flavored syrups such as lavender or rose.
Let’s see immediately how to make this tasty and thirst-quenching summer drink!
Homemade lemonade
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Strawberry Lemonade Punch is a simple & delicious 3 ingredient party drink! This Strawberry Lemonade recipe is refreshing and a breeze to whip together. Lemon-Lime Soda, powdered lemonade mix and frozen strawberries is all you need to make this sparkling party punch.
Strawberry Lemonade Punch
Have you ever tried making strawberry lemonade from scratch? Unless you have a juicer (I don’t), that is a lot of lemon squeezing and sticky counters. My hand kept cramping up! Then, low behold, I was totally disappointed in the outcome (I obviously need to work on perfecting my Homemade Strawberry Lemonade making skills).
I was still craving that refreshingly cold sweet, yet slightly tangy drink! Then it hit me, why not cheat a little? This Strawberry Lemonade Punch was born and let me tell you, it tastes amazing!
What Ingredients are included in Strawberry Lemonade Punch?
This punch only uses 3 ingredients. Lemon-Lime Soda (like Sprite or 7-up), powdered lemonade mix and frozen strawberries.
How to make Strawberry Lemonade recipe
First, we need to blend up the frozen strawberries. You can use either a blender or food processor. I like to use frozen strawberries for a couple of reasons. First, they are generally cheaper than fresh strawberries. Second, it instantly makes the drink cold even if the sprite could have used a little longer in the fridge.
When I make this punch, I put 2 cups of sprite in my blender along with a 14 ounce bag of frozen strawberries. I use the unsweetened strawberries.
Blend until totally smooth.
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, add the remaining lemon-lime soda and enough lemonade drink mix to make 1 quart of lemonade. Stir until all of the drink mix has dissolved.
Next, pour in the blended strawberries. Mix until completely combined.
At this point, you can serve it or strain it. The punch will be quite seedy, so if you’d like to, run the punch through a fine mesh strainer to eliminate the seeds.
Serve immediately.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
How to keep Strawberry Lemonade cold
What is worse than warm party punch during a blistering hot summer party?? (okay, maybe totally running out of punch in the first place.. but still!)
This can be done a few ways but my favorite way is to make a batch of the punch ahead of time and then freeze large ‘ice blocks’ of the punch to be used as a large ice cube while serving! As the ice cube melts, it won’t dilute the flavor of the drink.
Strawberry Lemonade Punch recipe
(Printable Recipe Below)
Strawberry Lemonade Punch is an easy 3 ingredient party drink that kids and adults alike will love! The Strawberry Lemonade Punch is refreshing and a breeze to whip together. Lemon-Lime Soda, powdered lemonade mix and frozen strawberries is all you need to make this sparkling party punch.
Ingredients
2 liters lemon-lime soda
14 oz frozen strawberries
lemonade drink mix (enough if you were to make 1 quart of lemonade)
Directions for making Easy Strawberry Lemonade
Pour 2 cups of the soda into a blender or food processor. Add in the frozen strawberries and blend until smooth.
Pour the remaining soda and lemonade drink mix into a large pitcher or punch bowl. Stir until the powder has dissolved.
Pour the strawberry puree into the soda/lemonade mix. Stir until completely combined.
You can strain the seeds out now, if desired. To do so, pour the punch through a fine mesh strainer.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two days.
Strawberry Lemonade Punch
Strawberry Lemonade Punch is a simple & delicious 3 ingredient party drink! This Strawberry Lemonade recipe is refreshing and a breeze to whip together. Lemon-Lime Soda, powdered lemonade mix and frozen strawberries is all you need to make this sparkling party punch.
Print Pin Rate
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry lemonade
Servings: 10
Calories: 94kcal
Ingredients
2literlemon-lime soda
14ozfrozen strawberries
lemonade drink mix (enough if you were to make 1 quart of lemonade)
Instructions
Pour 2 cups of the soda into a blender or food processor. Add in the frozen strawberries and blend until smooth.
Pour the remaining soda and lemonade drink mix into a large pitcher or punch bowl. Stir until the powder has dissolved.
Pour the strawberry puree into the soda/lemonade mix. Stir until completely combined.
You can strain the seeds out now, if desired. To do so, pour the punch through a fine mesh strainer.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.
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