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When the days get really hot or my friends come over for a barbecue, I always mix up this Strawberry Coconut Water Lemonade. Ripe strawberries and tangy lemons blend with sweet coconut water for a drink that’s crazy easy but tastes awesome. Folks keep asking for seconds and it’s just so fresh and full of sunshine in a glass.
This is my favorite when it’s warm out and regular lemonade just isn’t doing it. Last time I carried a jug to the park, even grown-ups ran for it. It seriously disappears from the fridge so fast.
Awesome Ingredients
- Still water: you’ll use this to start your simple syrup and thin out the drink if it’s too strong Go for filtered if you can for that fresh taste
- Sparkling water (your call): want some fizz? Pop this in right before serving Have it cold for the best bubbles
- Sugar (white): tones down the tartness and helps you make that syrup Fair trade or organic is a nice bonus
- Coconut water: brings a gentle sweetness and keeps you extra hydrated Just grab the pure kind without any sugary stuff
- Lemon juice: packs that zesty kick Don’t skip—get lemons that feel heavy and juicy
- Strawberries (fresh): they’re what make it naturally sweet and super pink Snag berries that smell good and look bright red
- The fresher your fruit, the better this will taste Trust me it makes a huge difference
Simple How-To
- Serve:
- Pour over tons of ice in your favorite glasses Give a splash of sparkling water for a little fizz Garnish with some strawberry or lemon rounds if you want to make it pretty
- Chill:
- Tuck the pitcher in the fridge so the flavors hang out together and get super cold
- Mix and Adjust:
- Now tip your strawberry-lemon blend into a big pitcher Pour in that chilled coconut water Next, slowly add your syrup while tasting every so often Some berries are sweeter than others so check as you go I always start with a few extra spoonfuls past a quarter cup
- Blend Strawberries and Lemon:
- Toss the strawberries (cut up and stems off) in the blender with lemon juice Puree it up until completely smooth Scrape everything down so nothing is stuck on the sides
- Make the Simple Syrup:
- In a heat-safe jar or bowl combine the sugar and water Pop it in the microwave for about a minute and a half All you need is for the sugar to disappear as you stir Let it chill in the fridge You can do this days ahead
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Coconut water just melts right in with the fruit and reminds me of those tropical trips sipping coconut juice as the sun slipped down Hanging with my favorite people Later on, my kid and I turned the leftovers into popsicles for a cool snack after swimming
Leftovers and Freezing
Just cover what’s left and put it in the fridge for up to three days Stir it up before pouring If you want, pour the drink into ice pop molds for a frozen treat Sometimes it separates after sitting in the fridge, so stir or shake it first
Swap Outs
If strawberries are out of season, toss in other berries or go with juicy peaches No coconut water? Plain cold water works, but you’ll lose that special twist Ditch sugar for honey syrup or agave if that’s your style—just taste as you go
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Fun Ways to Serve
Pour over a pile of ice, then drop in fresh lemon wheels and strawberry slices Throw on a sprig of mint for a pop of color and good smell Want something for grown-ups? Add vodka or champagne for a party vibe Leftovers freeze into colorful popsicles kids go wild for
Strawberry Lemonade Across the Globe
All over the world, folks mix up fruit lemonade with fresh berries Lemon water with fizzy bubbles is a hit in Europe and Asia In tropical places, coconut water is the hydrating sweet star This drink mashes those ideas together for something fun and new
Common Recipe Questions
- → Is it okay to use frozen strawberries?
You bet. Let them warm up a bit before throwing them in the blender so the drink turns out nice and smooth.
- → How should I sweeten it to taste?
Blend the berries and lemon first, then pour in simple syrup little by little, tasting in between until it’s just right for you.
- → Why pick coconut water?
The coconut water hydrates you and gives the drink a gentle tropical twist, keeping the strawberry and lemon flavors fresh.
- → Can I make this ahead of time?
For sure! Mix everything but the sparkling water and ice, stash it in the fridge, and finish it right before serving.
- → Got any tricks for squeezing lemons?
Try microwaving your lemons for about half a minute and give them a roll on the counter. That way, you’ll get lots more juice when you cut and squeeze.
- → How do I turn it into a boozy drink?
Simply add a shot of vodka or pour in some bubbly right into your glass. Instant party.