Black Pepper Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, icy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this frozen lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. It comes together with just a handful of fresh, whole ingredients — ripe strawberries, squeezed lemons, a quick homemade simple syrup, and ice — so there's nothing hidden or processed to second-guess. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to black pepper, drinks and packaged mixes can be surprisingly tricky, but this one is completely made from scratch with zero spice blends or seasoning in sight. The simple syrup takes only a few minutes on the stove, and once it's chilled, everything goes straight into the blender for a smooth, slushy result. A little extra lemon juice sharpens it up, or a touch more syrup softens the tartness — it's genuinely easy to make it exactly how you like it. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a finish that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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