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    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade

    Published: Jun 12, 2014 · Modified: Aug 13, 2022 by Melissa · 12 Comments

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade is sweet and tart for a perfect, cold summery drink that only has a few ingredients.

    If you are looking for other fun ways to get creative with lemonade, my 8 Different Homemade Lemonade Recipes, Classic Homemade Lemonade (this is my go to classic with a secret step to make it amazing, and Made to Order Lemonade aka Fresh Lemon Shake-ups all have different flavors and ways to serve a delicious lemon drink!

    Lemonade in round glasses with rhubarb on the side with words

    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade

    I made a delicious strawberry rhubarb lemonade to share today. I've been making fresh made-to-order lemonades at the farmer's market for the last month and each week I bring a few "flavors" besides the traditional lemonade. I've made strawberry, raspberry, rhubarb, and strawberry rhubarb lemonade and they have all been awesome. The strawberry rhubarb has gotten great feedback and people are always really intrigued by the idea because most have never thought of the this classic combo in a drink.

    Friends, it is delicious! It's sweet but the tart from rhubarb compliments all that lemon in just the right way. I highly recommend making this when you have the chance. We love it! Plus you just feel fancy telling people what it is.

    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade in a glass with a glass of ice

    Should I Use Fresh Lemon Juice or Bottled?

    Fresh lemon juice is much better tasting and I’m going to strongly recommend it. It’s going to take about 6 average-sized lemons to make a cup of lemon juice. If you are in a pinch and really need some lemonade you can use bottled lemon juice. Costco sells this Organic Italian Volcano lemon juice (it’s about $8 for 2 big bottles) and it’s the best when it comes to bottled lemon juice. Some of the other brands are a little bitter and have an after taste (though I’ve still used them in a pinch – when you need some lemonade, you just need some lemonade!).

    How Can I Make My Lemonade More Tart?

    Adjust the ratios of sugar, lemon juice, and water to your liking. I have made these homemade lemonade recipes pretty standard, but if you like your lemonade more tart, add more lemon juice or reduce the amount of sugar. Play with it a little!

    Should I Use Fresh or Frozen Fruit to Make Lemonade?

    You can use fresh or frozen fruit for these recipes. Because you are boiling most of the fruit, it won’t matter either way! That makes the recipes super convenient in my book.

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade


    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless This Mess
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: Serves 6
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    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade is sweet and tart for a perfect, cold summery drink that only has a few ingredients.


    Ingredients

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    • 4 cups water
    • 2 to 2 ½ cups rhubarb, trimmed and cut into chunks
    • 1 pint strawberries, stems removed and cut in half
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
    • 3-4 cups ice

    Instructions

    1. In a medium pot add the water, rhubarb, strawberries and sugar. Heat over medium high heat, stirring often until the mixture starts to boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and roughly crush the berries and rhubarb with a potato masher or the back for a wooden spoon. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
    2. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Use the back of a spoon to firmly press the solids against the strainer to get as much liquid out of them as you can. Discard the solids (or feed them to your chickens) and refrigerate the liquid until it is cool.
    3. When you are ready to serve add the cold strawberry rhubarb liquid and lemon juice to a large pitcher and stir together. Add the ice and stir again. Serve right away. Garnish with lemon slices and/or sliced strawberries if you'd like.

    Notes

    It works great to get the strawberry rhubarb juice made a day or two in advance. Just keep it in the fridge and stir everything together right before you are going to serve it.

    • Prep Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: drinks
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: lemonade, homemade lemonade, strawberry, rhubarb, how to make lemonade, strawberry rhubarb lemonade, lemons, lemon

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade in a glass with a lemon to the side
    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade with ice and a lemon and strawberry slice in it

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    This post was originally published in 2014 and has been updated in August 2019.

    Try this Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade for a sweet and sour twist on traditional lemonade that tastes like summer!

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    1. Jessica Durham

      August 17, 2021 at 8:00 am

      This lemonade was absolutely incredible! I made it over and over this summer. Kids and adults couldn't get enough of it. This has now surpassed my previous go-to regular lemonade from here.

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    2. Inger @ Art of Natural Living

      June 19, 2017 at 9:52 am

      Wow, like a blend of my strawberry limeade and rhubarb lemonade. Equally delicious I'm sure! Yes, so many delicious summer beverages, so little time!

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    3. Katie

      May 29, 2015 at 7:14 am

      I made this today. It was amazing!!! Tastes great before adding the lemonade too. Thanks for posting!

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    4. Brandie Valenzuela

      June 24, 2014 at 6:26 am

      I'm not sure I've ever had a drink with rhubarb in it, but I'd love to try this! Beautiful photos.

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    5. Betsy

      June 15, 2014 at 6:27 pm

      The rhubarb has been amazing this year! This looks delicious

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    6. Jenn

      June 15, 2014 at 10:06 am

      Your drink sounds so refreshing and summery! I love strawberry flavors during the summer, I am going to have to try this! YUM!

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    7. aiming4simple

      June 13, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      Such a lovely lemonade! Definitely on my list to make this summer!

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    8. A Little Claireification

      June 12, 2014 at 7:03 pm

      Just delicious, Melissa!! It's been in the 90s here in FL and I need a pitcher of this. Pinned!

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    9. Wendy | Around My Family Table

      June 12, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      I love rhubarb, it's so under utilized imo! Can't wait to try this.

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    10. Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft

      June 12, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      Yum! We are big rhubarb fans here! Gotta try this one!

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    11. katie w

      June 12, 2014 at 10:24 am

      yum yum yum! I need to get a hold of some rhubarb!

      Reply
    12. realfoodbydad

      June 12, 2014 at 10:22 am

      This drink so needs to happen here this summer, love it!

      Reply

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