Tree Nut 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. Fresh strawberries and real squeezed lemon juice do all the heavy lifting here, giving you a vibrant, fruity slush that tastes nothing like the neon stuff from a fast-food counter. The homemade simple syrup takes just a few minutes on the stove and lets you control exactly how sweet the final drink turns out — a small step that makes a big difference. Everything goes straight into the blender with ice, so there's no complicated technique and no mystery ingredients to worry about. It's naturally free of anything that could cause concern for those navigating tree nut allergies, since the whole recipe is built from fruit, citrus, sugar, and water. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint if you want to make it feel a little fancy, or just pour it into a tall glass and enjoy it immediately before it melts.
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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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