This naturally sweetened single serving strawberry lemonade recipe serves just one person – perfect for those times you only want a glass of lemonade instead of a whole pitcher!
Prepare to be fully refreshed by a single glass of strawberry lemonade.
I’m a firm believer in single serving recipes as a way to make from scratch cooking more manageable. You don’t have to slave away for hours making enough to serve an army when you really just want one little glass of lemonade to get you through a hot afternoon.
A lemonade recipe for one is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up, and it gets bonus points for being naturally sweetened! I love sweetening my drinks with honey because it blends right in like a simple syrup. If you’re not into honey, check out the customization ideas below for swapping it out.
Of course fresh, in season strawberries will give you the best result here, but I’m sure you could experiment with whatever you can find. You’re easily able to adjust the different ingredients to taste. If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, just add more lemon juice, or more honey for extra sweetness.
How to make strawberry lemonade for one
- Mash strawberries and honey together
- Stir in hot water
- Strain
- Add lemon juice and cold water
It’s really very quick and easy, perfect for those times when you just want a little something sweet!
Tips for customizing single serving strawberry lemonade
- Add a splash of vodka for a strawberry lemonade vodka
- Use maple syrup, stevia, or granulated sugar in place of the honey, adjusting to taste as needed
- Use club soda in place of the cold water for a fizzy carbonated lemonade
- Swap the strawberries for other berries such as raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries
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Single Serving Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons raw honey
- 3 fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ¼ cup hot water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¾ cup cold water
- Sliced strawberries, lemons, and fresh mint for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, use a fork to mash the strawberries together with the honey.
- Add the hot water and stir until the honey is dissolved. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a 10 ounce (or larger) glass.
- Add lemon juice and cold water, and stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve or serve immediately with ice cubes and any garnish such as lemon wedges, strawberry slices, or fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Ideas for customizing your single serving strawberry lemonade
- Add a splash of vodka for a strawberry lemonade vodka
- Use maple syrup, stevia, or granulated sugar in place of the honey, adjusting to taste as needed
- Use club soda in place of the cold water for a fizzy carbonated lemonade
- Swap the strawberries for other berries such as raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries
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