Pecan Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(10)

Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this frozen strawberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh strawberries and real squeezed lemon juice do all the heavy lifting here, giving you a vibrant, fruity slush that tastes nothing like the overly sweet versions you'd find at a drive-through. The homemade simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it's chilled, everything gets blended into a smooth, icy pour that's completely customizable to your taste. If you want it tarter, add a splash more lemon; if you want it sweeter, a little extra syrup does the trick. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contact stress — just pure, wholesome sipping. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved.

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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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