Barley Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Tart, sweet, and brilliantly pink, this frozen slushy drink is the kind of thing that makes a hot afternoon feel like a vacation. Fresh strawberries and real squeezed lemon juice do all the heavy lifting here, giving you a flavor that no powder packet or bottled mix can touch. A quick homemade simple syrup ties everything together and lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it — a little more for a crowd-pleaser, a little less if you love that bright citrus bite. Everything goes straight into the blender with ice, so you're looking at a genuinely effortless pour. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally in the clear — it's built entirely from fruit, sugar, and water, with zero hidden grain-based additives to worry about. Dress it up with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a finish that looks far fancier than the effort required.
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2 servings
For the simple syrup
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
For the drink
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3–4 lemons)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- ½ cup cold water
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Add the hulled strawberries, lemon juice, cold water, ice cubes, and all of the chilled simple syrup to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and slushy, about 45–60 seconds.
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