Summer is just flying by.
Up here in northern Utah, I really feel like I need to do a better job at taking advantage of it. All too soon the roads will be covered in three feet of snow and I’ll be huddled inside, wearing three pairs of socks and wishing I was laying out at the pool, sipping something ultra-summery, like this:
STRAWBERRY COCONUT LEMONADE
I’ve made a lot of lemonades this season. You could say it’s been a bit of an obsession.
Especially late at night, after the kids are in bed. While the rest of you are pulling out the wine, my husband and I are like “what flavor of lemonade shall we enjoy tonight, darling”?
When you don’t drink, flavored lemonades seem pretty hard core.
Speaking of the many lemonades of which I have made, this one is my favorite.
It only takes four ingredients to make one of the tastiest sips out there.
Strawberries, coconut milk, lemons, and sugar.
If you think coconut milk sounds odd in a lemonade, think again.
I promise, it works.
It works so well that I’m going to make a pitcher of this right now. And then not share it.
KITCHEN HACK OF THE DAY:
Before cutting your lemons in half and juicing them, press your palms into the fruit while rolling them against a counter. This will soften up the whole lemon and the juices will come out much quicker and easier.
- 1 C. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 C. Water
- 1⅓ C. Sugar
- 2 C. Strawberries
- 1 can Coconut milk
- To make a lemonade base, place the lemon juice, 1 C. water, and sugar in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil while stirring to dissolve sugar. When sugar is dissolved, remove from heat.
- Place the lemonade base, strawberries, and coconut milk in a blender. Blend until strawberries are pureed and mixture is smooth.
- Run the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and discard the strawberry seeds.
- Place mixture in a pitcher and add ice and cold water to taste.
Tina @ Just Putzing Around the Kitchen says
Per usual, your pictures are gorgeous – I need to take photo-staging lessons from you! Also, the drinks sound delicious! I want one right now 😀
Kayley says
Umm, Tina, WHAT?! You are my drink picture idol! Whenever I shoot a drink I think of your pretty cherry lemonade and then I get depressed…..but thanks, friend!
Matt Robinson says
This looks incredible Kayley, so easy to make too!! Bookmarked.
Kayley says
Thank you Matt! Easy drinks are the best!
Jessica @ A Happy Food Dance says
A little skeptical about the coconut milk and lemonade, but I’m going to try it – probably the adult version tho 🙂
Kayley says
I was too! But it works great as long as your coconut milk isn’t a brand that is really strong. =)
Connie says
Hi, This looks like something that my daughter would love and it is so pretty! You mention not to use too strong of a canned coconut milk. I haven’t really used it at all before and wonder if you have a brand that you would recommend. I buy non-alcoholic pina-colada mix sometimes to make so I was wondering if I could just add a little extra water and a squirt of this instead if I cant find the coconut milk.
Rachel (teacher-chef) says
STUNNING! I love these photos – frame worthy! This combination is so totally unique, love that you and your husband keep experimenting & we get to reap the benefits. I cannot get over this combo or these photos, THANKS!
Kayley says
Thank you so much, Rachel, you are the sweetest!! And you’re welcome. 😉 lemonade recipe testing is a hard gig, but we’ll keep pushing through =)
Julia says
YUM! The addition of coconut water to the lemonade sounds delish!
Kayley says
Thank you Julia!
dina says
great summer drink!
Kayley says
Thanks Dina!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
What gorgeous lemonade! I’ll be honest: I’ve never had coconut milk in a drink before, but it sounds quite refreshing, and I bet it makes this drink all the more tropical and decadent!
Thanks for sharing!
Kayley says
Thank you Erin! It is a little different, but I love the creamyness it gives it while still being lemonade-y =)
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
What an awesome flavor combo! So lovely too.
Pinned to our Coconut Obsession board.
Have a wonderful day!
Kayley says
Thank you so much, Melanie! And thank you for pinning =)
J.S. @ Sun Diego Eats says
Last time I tried to make a lemon coconut milk smoothie, the coconut milk slightly curdled! Hmm maybe the lemonade base being heated and mixed with sugar first helps avoid this?
Kayley says
That’s a bummer! You do have to stir this occasionally as the milk will eventually start to separate from the base, but it stays together pretty well!
Julie @ Lovely Little Kitchen says
Love, love, love the addition of the coconut milk! Can’t wait to make some!
Kayley says
Thank you Julie! Hope you get to try it! =)
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
Girl, you’re a sister after my own heart. We don’t drink either and flavored lemonade is our jam. Bring the whole family to California when winter hits and we’ll sit out on the patio sipping lemonade!
Kayley says
Alright…watch out! Get stocking up on the lemons in January and you’ll have a car full of thirsty non-drinkers piling up on your porch!
Eden Passante says
This sounds so refreshing! It makes me want to make a batch and sit by a pool!
Kayley says
Thanks Eden! It’s one of my favorite lemonades =)