This Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade is refreshing, delicious, and packed with fresh fruit flavors. It's the perfect summer drink!
I love making fun and fruity beverages to cool down with in the summertime. Some of my favorites include Honeydew Lemonade, Watermelon Agua Fresca, and Tropical Pineapple Banana Smoothie.
Today, I'm excited to share another favorite: my Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade. This delicious drink combines the sweetness of strawberries and pineapple with the tangy kick of real lemons, making it the perfect treat for summer days.
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Why You'll Love This Dish
- Refreshing: The perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
- Bursting with Flavor: This fruity lemonade is made with fresh strawberries, pineapple, and real lemons.
- Healthy: A delicious way to incorporate fresh fruits into your diet.
- Simple to Make: Easy and quick to make using a blender.
- Versatile: Can be customized with different fruits or turned into a fun cocktail.
- Family-Friendly: A hit at family gatherings and summer BBQs.
Ingredients
Ingredient notes and substitutions. See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.
- Strawberries: I like to use fresh strawberries when they're in season, but you can also use frozen strawberries
- Pineapple: You can use fresh or frozen pineapple. Canned pineapple chunks (drained) can be a convenient substitute. In a pinch, you can also use pineapple juice.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice from real lemons is best for a vibrant, tangy flavor.
- Sweetener: I like to use a liquid sweetener like honey or agave because it will dissolve better than sugar. However, you can also use simple syrup, stevia, monkfruit or any sweetener if your choice. Adjust the amount to taste.
- Water: Adjust the amount of water based on how strong you want the lemonade to be. You can also add some sparkling water to your lemonade if you like.
How to Ripen a Pineapple: Read my guide on how to ripen a pineapple so that you can enjoy the sweet, tropical taste of this golden fruit every time! Plus, get my tips on how to choose the perfect pineapple from the grocery store.
Equipment
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How to Make Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade Step-By-Step
See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.
- Step 1- Add strawberries, pineapple, lemon juice, and sweetener to a blender.
- Step 2- Blend until smooth. Then, pour the mixture into a large pitcher and stir in cold water. Taste and adjust the amount of water and sweetener as desired.
Serve the strawberry pineapple lemonade in glasses over ice cubes. If desired, you can add some sparkling water to make the drink fizzy. Garnish with mint leaves for an extra refreshing touch.
Chef's Tips
- This recipe is customizable- you can try using other fruits like mango, peach, or blueberries for a fun twist.
- For a low-carb option, use a sugar-free sweetener.
- Make this strawberry pineapple lemonade a fizzy drink by adding sparkling water to your glass.
- Turn this lemonade into an easy vodka cocktail by adding a shot of vodka to each glass. For a vodka slushee, puree it with ice. It's perfect for your next party or summer BBQ!
- Have leftovers? Freeze any leftover lemonade in popsicle molds to make popsicles- both kids and adults will love them.
Recipe FAQs
Leftover lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator in a large pitcher with a tight-fitting lid for 3-4 days.
A: Yes, you can use pre-made lemonade, but since it is already sweetened, you won't have to use any additional sweetener.
Yes, frozen fruits work well, especially if fresh fruits are out of season.
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Recipe
Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries, quartered (4 cups)
- 8 ounces diced pineapple (2 cups)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4-5 lemons)
- ¾ cup honey, agave or other sweetener of your choice
- 6 cups cold water
- Optional garnish: mint leaves
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, pineapple, lemon juice, and honey in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a large pitcher and add the water. Stir to combine. Taste and add more water if desired.
- Serve lemonade in glasses over ice. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is customizable- you can try using other fruits like mango, peach, or blueberries for a fun twist.
- For a low-carb option, use a sugar-free sweetener.
- Make this strawberry pineapple lemonade a fizzy drink by adding sparkling water to your glass.
- Turn this lemonade into an easy vodka cocktail by adding a shot of vodka to each glass. For a vodka slushee, puree it with ice. It's perfect for your next party or summer BBQ!
- Have leftovers? Freeze any leftover lemonade in popsicle molds to make popsicles- both small kids and adults will love them.
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About the author
Dr. Sonali Ruder
Meet Dr. Sonali Ruder aka The Foodie Physician- ER doctor, chef, culinary creator & mom.
Rifat says
LOVE THE RECIEPES ALSO THE BLOG.
good rooftop restaurants in jaipur says
love lemon and love pineapples! maybe i would do it without the sugar though:) and use agave syrup instead:) the healthy way
sonaliruder says
The recipe calls for "honey or sweetener of your choice." I've moved away from using agave syrup.
Anonymous says
Here's another version I found. Can't wait to try both! Thank you for sharing.4c. pineapple juice, 2c. fresh or frozen strawberries, 1/4, fresh lemon juice,1/2c. water, ice
Blend every thing but the ice and then pour over ice.
Sherri @ The Kitchen Prescription says
Sonali,
That looks delicious and refreshing. Would love to have a pitcher of those on the beach. I'd probably sneak a little vodka in there though. LOL.
P.S. I LOVE that glass pitcher!
sonaliruder says
Ha ha, that's a great idea!
Joan@chocolateandmore says
So refreshing! I could see making this into popsicles for the kids as a healthy treat for the kids on these hot summer days! Thanks for sharing!
sonaliruder says
Thanks, Joan- I love the popsicle idea!
Lisa Hitzeman says
This sounds so refreshing, Sonali! I love to use agave to sweeten beverages, it's sweet, but not too sweet. Thanks for sharing at Thursday's Treasures! 🙂
sonaliruder says
Thanks, Lisa!
Amee Livingston says
The lemonade looks so refreshing and that cake....gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing these great summer recipes at Fit and Fabulous Fridays Sonali! 🙂
sonaliruder says
Thanks, Amee!
sonaliruder says
i just shared this on Amee's Savory Dish! http://www.ameessavorydish.com/2012/06/fit-and-fabulous-fridays-34.html
Glenda Gallagher says
I use all sweetners in moderation, agave nectar being of one that I use as well. Keep the recipes coming, love them all.
sonaliruder says
Thanks a lot Glenda!
My Edible Yard Urban Homestead says
Both the clafouti and the lemonade look delicious, but honey would have been a much healthier choice for the sweetener in the lemonade. Agave nectar is bad for your liver from what I understand from the information I'm reading on it.
sonaliruder says
There are pros and cons to every sweetener and this is a hotly debated topic! In terms of solid, medical literature, the jury's still out. The one thing everyone seems to agree upon is that whichever sweetener you choose, use it in moderation. Because of the varied opinions on the subject, I wrote in my post that I used agave nectar but you can use honey, simple syrup or any type of sweetener you like.
justnoon says
wow, looks delicious! will give it a try tomorrow 😀
sonaliruder says
Thanks- let me know how it turns out!
Julianna B says
I love the way you write your blogs! Yummy, yummy! Looks delicious!!!
sonaliruder says
Thanks, Julianna!
Lynda @ TasteFood says
Your cake looks beautiful! The lemonade is a perfect elixir for the hot weather we have been having. And now you have me thinking of ways to incorporate habaneros in my beverages.
sonaliruder says
Thanks Lynda! It's not as nice as yours but I was really happy with how it turned out! 🙂