Pescatarian 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. Fresh strawberries and just-squeezed lemon juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a naturally vibrant color and a sweet-tart punch that no store-bought mix can touch. A quick homemade simple syrup ties everything together and lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Everything goes straight into the blender with ice, so you're just minutes away from a thick, slushy glass of pure refreshment. A garnish of lemon slices and fresh mint takes it from casual to genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat all summer long.
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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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