Hello, lovelies!

This Easy Strawberry Lemonade is a fantastic thirst quencher for a sizzling hot summer’s day! Simple to make with 3 all-natural ingredients, it has the perfect balance of tartness and natural sweetness, thanks to Chandler Honey’s new Yuzu & Berry Honey! 

This honey takes your classic summer drink and creates a whole new twist with the added depth of flavour and unique flavour notes from the Yuzu and Strawberry.

Who else loves classic lemonade as their go-to summer drink? I know I do! But I find that most store-bought lemonades are too sweet and contain a ton of refined sugar. Homemade classic lemonade sometimes borders on being a bit too tart (even for me, and I love tart!). So what is the solution to this predicament, you ask? Strawberries!

I find that strawberries’ natural sweet and subtle tartness pairs beautifully with that of the lemon. The lemon’s brash, sour flavour is mellowed down by the strawberries, creating a harmonious blend of flavours that sing to your tastebuds. The strawberries also bring their spirited fruity notes to the mix, completely transforming classic lemonade into something new.

This lemonade is super easy to make and doesn’t need you to make a simple syrup. Just prep the ingredients, toss into a blender, strain, and serve! That is it! It is also great to make ahead of any occasion you may have during the summer. Whether it’s a picnic, birthday party, backyard BBQ, or just relaxing on a hot summer’s day, this drink is just the ticket to beat the heat!

What is Yuzu? 

Yuzu is not a grocery staple here in North America, so I’m sure some of you might be curious about this fruit! Here are a few quick notes about it.

• Yuzu is a Japanese citrus lemon. Unlike the lemons we have here in North America, Yuzu doesn’t contain much juice. 

• It is highly valued for its aromatic rind (which is used in the Yuzu & Berry Honey)

• Its flavour is sour, tart yet fragrant.

• The taste is a hybrid between a classic lemon and grapefruit but with its own unique flavour.

The complex flavours of the Yuzu is part of what elevates this lemonade and is courtesy of the star ingredient, Yuzu & Berry Honey! So let’s take a closer look at this delicious ingredient, shall we?

Chandler Honey

Yuzu & Berry Honey

The Yuzu & Berry Honey is the newest member to join Chandler Honey’s family of unique infused honey. This Yuzu & Berry Honey is a show stopper with its delightful, pretty pink hue. 

The Yuzu and Strawberry are infused into Chandler Honey’s White Prairie Honey, completely transforming the flavour. The hints of citrus from the Yuzu paired with the fruity notes from the Strawberries create a beautiful melody of flavour that hits just the right note.  

I was beyond thrilled when they launched this new flavour, as I secretly wished for them to create a strawberry-infused honey flavour! As you may have noted from my previous posts, I absolutely love strawberries. So lovely friends, dreams do come true, and this honey is proof of it. It is creamy and oh so strawberry-yuzu dreamy!

This is one of the reasons I adore Chandler Honey and how innovative they are in creating new flavours. Each one has its own one-of-a-kind character and flavour with the same top-notch quality, love, and care in every jar. If you want to try out this dreamy honey (which I highly recommend), along with the rest of Chandler Honey’s unique infused honey collection, please check out their website. 

Sprinkles recipe fun facts:

• CHANDLER HONEY’S YUZU & BERRY HONEY – contains antibacterial properties, beneficial enzymes, immune-boosting nutrients, and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and zinc.
• STRAWBERRIES – are jam-packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, which is great for your immune system.
• YUZU – contains powerful antioxidants and beneficial nutrients such as iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin E.
• LEMONS – are loaded with immune-boosting sunny vitamin C and can help support heart health and aid in weight loss.

So let’s turn on our blenders and make some cold, refreshing lemonade. Let’s go!

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Easy Strawberry Lemonade featuring Chandler Honey {gluten-free}

This Easy Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect drink to beat the summer heat! With only 3 ingredients and featuring Chandler Honey's Yuzu & Berry Honey for natural sweetness. It's the one drink you will want by your side this summer.

Author Priscilla S

Ingredients

Easy Strawberry Lemonade - Ingredients

• ¼ cup Chandler Honey's Yuzu & Berry Honey (adjust to taste)
• 1½ cups fresh strawberries (or frozen)
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• 6 cups water

Garnish - Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh strawberries, sliced into halves (optional, but highly recommended)
• 1 small lemon, sliced rounds (optional, but highly recommended)

Equipment

• blender
• medium bowl
• cutting board
• paring knife
• citrus juicer
• ice cube tray
• mixing spoon
• mesh strainer
• measuring spoons and cups
• paper straws (optional, but highly recommended)

Instructions

Preparation

• Wash, hull, and cut fresh strawberries into quarters. Set aside. If using frozen, let it thaw and set it aside. Wash, and juice the lemon. Set aside.

Easy Strawberry Lemonade

• Place strawberries, honey, and 1 cup of water into a blender. Puree until smooth. Remove and strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds and access pulp.
• Pour the mixture into a pitcher and add the lemon juice and remaining water. Stir well, and your lemonade is ready! If you would like to let the froth settle before drinking, just place the lemonade in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
• Garnish with lemon slices and strawberries. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Notes

* YIELDS 1L of Strawberry Lemonade 

NOTE: Feel free to adjust the lemonade to your taste. If you want it to be tarter amp up the lemon juice. For more sweetness, drizzle in more honey. Looking for a more fruity flavour add in more strawberries! The flavour level is totally up to you. 

STORAGE: Place in the refrigerator in a pitcher with a lid for 3 days (if it lasts that long!). You can also use the leftover lemonade to create popsicles, which we will explore how to make in a future post!

ALTERNATIVE: Prefer something on the bubbly side? Swap out the water for sparkling water (except for 1 cup we use for blending), and you have yourself some Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade!

Enjoy!

This recipe and post are created in collaboration with Chandler Honey, all opinions are solely my own.

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