Panera Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
This Panera Strawberry Lemonade is bold, tangy, and fruity with a refreshing strawberry twist. It’s perfect drink to have in summer, and now you can make it at home, fresh and customize it too.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled & sliced, or use frozen
- ½ cup strawberry puree homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4–5 medium lemons
- ½ cup sugar or honey/stevia to taste
- 3 cups cold water or sparkling water for fresca style
- Ice cubes for serving
- Optional add-ins: fresh basil or mint leaves
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Puree:
- Blend 1 cup strawberries with 2–3 tablespoons sugar until smooth.
- Strain if you prefer no seeds.
Prepare Lemon Juice:
- Squeeze 4–5 lemons until you have about 1 cup juice.
- Remove seeds, but keep pulp if you like texture.
Mix Together:
- In a large pitcher, combine strawberry puree, lemon juice, remaining sugar or honey
- 3 cups cold water.
- Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness.
Chill & Serve:
- Fill serving glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour lemonade over and garnish with lemon slices or strawberries.
Notes
- For a Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Panera style, you can blend everything with ice instead of mixing with water.
- For a Panera Strawberry Lemonade Basil, just add fresh basil leaves and let sit 15 minutes before serving.