Rice Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Tart, sweet, and brilliantly pink, this frozen blended drink is the kind of thing that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly manageable. Fresh strawberries and real lemon juice do all the heavy lifting here, giving you a flavor that's miles ahead of anything from a powder packet or a drive-through window. A quick homemade simple syrup pulls everything together, and you can dial the sweetness or tartness up or down right in the blender before you pour. The whole thing comes together with just a handful of whole, recognizable ingredients — no syrups with hidden additives, no mystery fillers, just fruit, citrus, and ice blended into something genuinely refreshing. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint if you want it to look as good as it tastes. 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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