Nightshade Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, icy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this frozen strawberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — fresh strawberries, squeezed lemons, a quick homemade simple syrup, and ice — so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, refreshing drinks can sometimes feel like a minefield of mystery flavorings and dyes, but this one is completely from scratch and totally transparent. The simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it's chilled, everything gets blended into a gorgeous slushy that's thick, tangy, and naturally sweet. You can nudge the balance to your taste right in the blender — a little more lemon if you like it tart, a touch more syrup if you want it sweeter. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a finish 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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