Brazil Nut Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this frozen slushy drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh strawberries and real lemon juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a vibrant flavor that no store-bought mix can touch. A quick homemade simple syrup ties everything together and lets you dial the sweetness exactly to your liking — a little more syrup if you want it mellow, a splash more lemon if you like it sharp. Everything goes straight into the blender with ice, so you're looking at a genuinely fuss-free process from start to glass. The ingredient list is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden allergens sneaking in. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive 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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