Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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. Fresh strawberries and real squeezed lemon juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a naturally vibrant flavor that no store-bought mix can touch. A quick homemade simple syrup ties everything together and lets you dial the sweetness exactly to your liking. Everything goes into the blender with ice and blends into a gorgeous slushy that's ready in minutes. Since this recipe is built entirely from fruit, sugar, and water, it's naturally free from any animal-derived ingredients — no hidden additives or processed shortcuts to second-guess. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a little extra flair, and you've got something 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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