Turkey Free 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, giving you a naturally vibrant color and a sweet-tart punch that no powder mix can replicate. A quick homemade simple syrup ties everything together and lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it — no guesswork, no mystery ingredients. Everything goes into the blender with ice and blends into a thick, slushy texture that's somewhere between a smoothie and a frozen cocktail (minus the alcohol). It's completely free of any animal proteins, making it a refreshing choice when you want something crowd-pleasing without any dietary concerns. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a glass 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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