Caffeine 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. Every sip delivers that perfect balance of sweet and tart, thanks to fresh-squeezed lemon juice and a quick homemade simple syrup that takes just a few minutes on the stove. There's no coffee, tea, soda, or any other stimulant hiding in here — just fruit, ice, and a little sugar doing all the heavy lifting. It's a genuinely refreshing option when you want something that feels indulgent but is completely free of anything that might keep you up at night. The blender does most of the work, and you can easily tweak the sweetness or tartness to your exact liking before pouring. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a glass 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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