Red Robin Freckled Lemonade Recipe
Description
An easy copycat Red Robin Freckled Lemonade made with tart lemonade, strawberry syrup, and fresh strawberries over ice — ready in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemonade
- ¼ cup strawberry syrup
- 4 strawberries, sliced
- 1 lemon slice, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the lemonade over the ice, add the strawberry syrup, and stir well to combine.
- Drop in the sliced strawberries for extra flavor and that signature "freckled" look.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Glass
- Spoons
Notes
- Macerate the strawberries. Toss the sliced berries with a teaspoon of sugar and let them sit 10 minutes before adding — it draws out their juices for deeper flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness. Start with less strawberry syrup and add more to taste, especially if your lemonade is already on the sweet side.
- No syrup? Use puree. Swap the strawberry syrup for an equal amount of fresh strawberry puree (just blend a few berries).
- Make it frozen. Blend the lemonade, syrup, and strawberries with a cup of ice for a slushy version.
- Make ahead. Stir together the lemonade and syrup and refrigerate up to 3 days; add fresh ice and strawberries just before serving so they stay firm and bright.
- Scale it up for a pitcher. Multiply the amounts by 6–8 and stir in a large pitcher, then pour over individual glasses of ice.
- Best fresh. This drink is at its best right after mixing — the strawberries soften and the ice dilutes it if it sits too long.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 2gSugar: 68gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.3mg