Lactose Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(10)

Bright, icy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this frozen blended drink is the kind of thing that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. Everything comes together in a blender with fresh fruit, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a quick homemade simple syrup — no dairy anywhere in sight, which means it's naturally a great fit for anyone avoiding lactose without any substitutions required. The simple syrup takes just a few minutes on the stovetop and a quick chill in the fridge, and from there it's basically just blend and pour. You can nudge the balance to your taste, adding a little more syrup for sweetness or an extra splash of lemon if you like it tart and punchy. Served in tall glasses with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks like something from a café menu but costs a fraction of the price. Make it for a crowd, make it for yourself — either way, it disappears fast.

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Ingredients

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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