Celery Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
There is something undeniably satisfying about a frosty, blended drink that tastes like pure summer in a glass. Fresh strawberries and real squeezed lemon juice do all the heavy lifting here, creating a bright, tangy-sweet slush that store-bought versions can never quite match. A quick homemade simple syrup ties everything together and lets you dial the sweetness exactly to your liking before you pour. The whole thing comes together in a blender in under a minute once your syrup is chilled, making it one of the easiest crowd-pleasers you can pull off on a hot day. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required. Every ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of anything unexpected, so you can sip without a second thought.
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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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