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Strawberry Lemonade Punch

Strawberry lemonade punch made with a blended strawberry base, strained until silky, then finished with chilled pink lemonade and fizzy lemon-lime soda for a bright, bubbly drink. Chilled rest time helps the flavors meld so it tastes balanced and ready for a crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Punch Base
  • 2 lb fresh strawberries Hulled and sliced (or frozen, thawed).
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice About 6–8 lemons.
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup cold water
To Finish & Serve
  • 2 L lemon-lime soda Sprite or 7UP, chilled.
  • 2 cup pink lemonade or lemonade Chilled.
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 fresh strawberry slices For garnish.
  • 1 lemon rounds For garnish.
  • 1 fresh mint sprigs Optional.

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer
  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Blend and strain the strawberry base
  1. Add hulled and sliced strawberries and cold water to a blender, then blend until completely smooth with no visible chunks.
  2. Pour the strawberry purée through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract all the juice.
  3. Discard the seeds and pulp, leaving a smooth strawberry liquid in the bowl or pitcher.
Sweeten and chill
  1. Stir in fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar, mixing until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed, aiming for a bright lemon zing balanced with strawberry sweetness.
  3. Cover and refrigerate the strawberry lemonade base for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours ahead.
Assemble and serve
  1. Pour the chilled strawberry base into a large punch bowl or pitcher.
  2. Add chilled pink lemonade (or lemonade) and stir to combine.
  3. Slowly pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda, pouring gently to keep the fizz, then stir once lightly.
  4. Add ice cubes and garnish generously with fresh strawberry slices, lemon rounds, and fresh mint sprigs if using.
  5. Serve immediately; for parties, keep extra soda chilled on the side and top off as needed.

Notes

Pro tip: If you want an ultra-smooth texture, press longer through the fine mesh strainer so no seed bits remain. Store the strawberry lemonade base covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours; assemble with soda and ice right before serving (do not freeze). For a lower-sugar option, use an unflavored sugar substitute that measures like sugar, then taste and adjust to your preferred tartness.