Coconut Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Tart, sweet, and brilliantly pink, this frozen blended drink is the kind of thing that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly manageable. Fresh strawberries and real lemon juice do all the heavy lifting here, giving you a bright, fruity flavor that no powder or mix can match. The homemade simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it's chilled, everything goes straight into the blender for a smooth, slushy result. Many store-bought frozen drinks and flavored syrups sneak in coconut water, coconut sugar, or coconut-derived thickeners, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in your glass. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to find, with zero hidden surprises. 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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