
Bright, icy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this frozen lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly manageable. The sweetness here comes entirely from a quick homemade simple syrup — just sugar and water — so there's no need to reach for honey or any other liquid sweetener that could sneak into store-bought versions of this classic. Fresh strawberries and freshly squeezed lemon juice do all the heavy lifting, giving you a vibrant, fruity slush that tastes genuinely homemade. The whole thing comes together in a blender in under a minute once your syrup is chilled, making it as easy as it is refreshing. You can nudge the balance to your liking right before serving — a little more syrup if you want it sweeter, a splash more lemon if you like that sharp citrus punch. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint and it looks like something you'd pay way too much for at a beachside café.
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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.
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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