Paraben Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this frozen strawberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. It's built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh strawberries, real lemon juice, and a quick homemade simple syrup — so you know exactly what's going into every sip. That matters more than it might seem, because store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks often contain preservatives and synthetic additives that people avoiding parabens and similar compounds need to watch out for. Making it yourself takes the guesswork completely off the table. The 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 thick, slushy result that tastes like summer in a glass. A little fresh mint and a lemon slice on the rim make it feel genuinely special without any extra effort. Whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a weekday, this one is hard to beat.
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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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