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The best part about this recipe is that it’s easy to make and the perfect activity to do with kids who need something to cure their Summer boredom. It also makes for a great base minus the strawberries for other flavors, spiked (add lemon flavored vodka), popsicles – to name a few.

I fell in love with this easy recipe and think you will too! I have been wanting to help my kids create a lemonade stand for years and this recipe was the beginning of getting that plan in action.

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Easy Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (8-9 lemons)
• 6 cups cold water
• 1 cup of sugar (1/4-1/2 cup more if you like it extra sweet)
• 1-2 cup diced strawberries
• 4 Tbsp powdered sugar

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe Instructions:

1. Cut lemons in half and squeeze juice. I used this lemon squeezer.
2. Add lemon juice to a pitcher of 6 cups of cold water.
3. Mix sugar into pitcher until fully dissolved.
4. Take diced strawberries and powdered sugar and cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes until strawberries are soft and forming a sauce. Take off heat- allow to cool then add into pitcher.
5. Add strawberry sauce into pitcher and stir well.
6. Serve immediately over ice or chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours prior to serving.

FAQ

Below I will answer some of your most common questions about making homemade lemonade.

How long does homemade strawberry lemonade last?

If you place it in a covered pitcher in the fridge it will be good for 5-7 days.

Is homemade lemonade healthy?

Homemade lemonade can be a healthier option, as you cab avoid additives and chemicals with a homemade recipe. You can also make it even healthier by using low glycemic sweetener like agave nectar or sugar substitute like stevia instead of sugar.

I hope you enjoy this simple strawberry lemonade recipe with your loved ones! If you enjoyed this recipe you may also enjoy these recipes as well:

• Mini Lemon Meringue
• Instant Pot Honey Lemon Chicken
• Lemon & Lime Shrimp Parmesan Linguini 

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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Simple old school lemonade like grandma used to make.

Course Drinks

Keyword lemonade

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh squeezed lemonade ~8-9 lemons
• 6 cups cold water
• 1 cup sugar 1/4-1/2 cup more if you like it extra sweet
• 1-2 cups diced strawberries
• 4 Tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

• 1. Cut lemons in half and squeeze juice. I used this lemon squeezer.

   
• 2. Add lemon juice to a pitcher of 6 cups of cold water.
• 3. Mix sugar into pitcher until fully dissolved.
• 4. Take diced strawberries and powdered sugar and cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes until strawberries are soft and forming a sauce. Take off heat- allow to cool then add into pitcher.
• 5. Add strawberry sauce into pitcher and stir well.Serve immediately over ice or chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours prior to serving.

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The best part about this recipe is that it’s very easy to make and versatile. You could make as is, make it spiked, “virgin” or blend it up either way – you could even make this into popsicles using a mold.

I fell in love with lemonade as a kid and have had fun lately making homemade versions such as my Strawberry Lemonade too.

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Limeade Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh squeezed  juice (4 lemons and 4 limes)
• 6 cups cold water
• 1 1/2 cups of sugar
• orange liqueur such as triple sec (add 1 shot in an 8 oz cup over ice once served)

Spiked Limeade Recipe Instructions:

1. Cut lemons and limes in half and squeeze juice. I used this lemon squeezer.
2. Add lemon and lime juice to a pitcher with 6 cups of cold water.
3. Mix sugar into pitcher until fully dissolved.
4. Serve immediately over ice  and ADD a shot of Triple Sec or chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours prior to serving over ice.

FAQ

Below I will answer a few common questions about this recipe:

Which alcohol goes best with lemonade?

Gin, vodka and bourbon are all some of the most popular sprits to add to your lemonade beverages.

How much alcohol should you add to your lemonade to taste good?

The most common serving is 1 1/2 to 2 oz of liquor to a standard 6-8oz mixed drink. Adjust to your preference.

I hope you enjoyed this simple tutorial on how to make spiked limeade recipe! If you enjoyed this recipe you may also enjoy these recipes as well:

• Pomegranate Lime Spritzer
• Mini Key Lime Pies
• Lemon & Lime Shrimp Parmesan Linguini 
• Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

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Spiked Citrus Limeade

A refreshing spin on a classic limeade recipe.

Course Drinks

Keyword limeade

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8 cups

Author stefanie

Ingredients

• 2 cups lemon and lime juice 4 limes and 4 lemons
• 1 1/2 cups sugar adjust to sweetness preference
• 6 cups cold water
• 1 shot orange liqueur per 1 cup serving adjust per preference

Instructions

• Cut lemon and limes in half and squeeze juice into bowl or pitcher.
• Add sugar to juice.
• Add water to juice and sugar mixture and mix.
• Add tripe sec to beverage once poured over ice.

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Since my kids were very little I have always loved to proclaim Winter as hot cocoa season. You will find us often coming in and sharing cups of cocoa together or cozying up on a Winter night, eating popcorn, sipping cocoa and watching a movie together.

Hot cocoa has become something much more than a beverage to us…it has become something linked to quality time and memory making.

Here is a video that shows you how to make your own Hot Cocoa in minutes:

When I made this Simple Homemade Hot Cocoa recipe the kids approved! All you need is some milk, sugar or sweeter and baking cocoa and a little salt.

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Homemade Hot Cocoa

A delicious and simple recipe for a nostalgic beverage the whole family will enjoy.

Course Drinks

Keyword hot cocoa

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 184kcal

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar (You may substitute with a calorie free sugar substitute to reduce each serving by 54 kcalories.)
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1 dash salt
• 1/3 cup hot water
• 4 cups 2% milk (You may substitute with a low calories almond milk to reduce each serving by 90 kcalories.)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla *optional
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon *optional

Instructions

• Add sugar, cocoa and water to pan over low to medium heat and stir mixture to create a chocolate sauce.
• Add milk, salt, vanilla and cinnamon to mixture and bring to a low simmer for about 5 minutes until mixed and nice and warm.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and find just how simple home cooking really is! Dovidenia. XO

Here are a few other recipes you may enjoy if you like this one:

This Avocado Toast is a perfect breakfast or snack to enjoy with cocoa:

Healthy Avocado Toast

Or maybe you would just like the perfect cookies to enjoy with your cocoa:

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