Food and Recipes Refreshing Strawberry-Lemon Recipes to Sweeten Your Summer By Marissa Wu Marissa Wu Marissa Wu is an Editorial Fellow and Southern transplant by way of San Francisco, Boston, and Paris, France. She writes about anything and everything as it pertains to the South, but mostly home, food, and the occasional garden stories. Recipe reviews are a particular pleasure, as well as discovering the latest home trends.When not editing and producing articles or updating the homepage, she's trying new Southern Living recipes, jolting along in her manual transmission car, Fitz; hammering out a manuscript on her 1930s Royal Aristocrat typewriter, Georgie; and making film photographs with her Rolleiflex, Cecil.Marissa graduated from Boston University with a degree in journalism and a minor in French Studies. She still can't follow a football conversation but hopes her cheese straws make up for it. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on January 13, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jen Causey There's nothing like the flavors of summer to sweeten hot, humid days, and the irresistible combination of strawberry and lemon is a taste we'll happily get out of the pool to savor. This sweet and tart pairing isn't reserved for strawberry lemonade served in a cup either. If you need proof, just take a look at some of our favorite strawberry-lemon recipes. From summer cakes to cool pies, this duo is here to keep you slicing into sweet desserts all season long. If you have a summer bridal or baby shower planned, our Strawberry-Lemonade Cake will dazzle. Hosting a pool party? Easily blend together a batch of Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, which is sure to tickle the tastebuds of the grown-ups too. The flavor combination works wonders in cupcakes or a sophisticated crêpe cake as well. Whatever the occasion, you're sure to have these strawberry-lemon recipes on repeat all summer long. 01 of 06 Strawberry-Lemonade Cupcakes Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Strawberry-Lemonade Cupcakes These elegant, pretty cupcakes are begging for a spot on the dessert buffet at the next shower or garden party luncheon. 02 of 06 Strawberry-Lemonade Cake Jen Causey Recipe: Strawberry-Lemonade Cake Tangy and tender cake layers sandwich a sweet-tart Strawberry-Lemonade Jam, and generous swipes of Strawberry Frosting finish off this cheerful confection. 03 of 06 Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe: Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Hosting a spontaneous pool party? A Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is sure to hit the spot. It's ice-cold and comes together with a quick pulse in the blender. 04 of 06 Strawberry-Lemonade Pie Micah A. Leal Recipe: Strawberry-Lemonade Pie We call this pie relentlessly refreshing—and that's exactly what you want on a hot summer evening. 05 of 06 Strawberry-Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie with Baked Gingersnap Crust Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Strawberry-Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie with Baked Gingersnap Crust The lightly spiced gingersnaps add delightful contrast and crunch, while the creamy buttermilk tapers the sweet and tangy lemon juice and strawberry jam. 06 of 06 Strawberry-Lemonade Jam Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Strawberry-Lemonade Jam Breakfast just got a whole lot sweeter. But you're missing out if you only stick to toast, scones, and dessert. This jam is a great addition for savory dishes, too. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit