
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 bold fruit flavor without any shortcuts or store-bought mixes. The homemade simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once everything hits the blender with a generous pile of ice, you get a thick, slushy texture that feels almost like a dessert. Many packaged drink mixes and flavored syrups sneak in unexpected spices or colorings, so blending this up from scratch means you know exactly what's in your glass. You can nudge the balance toward sweeter or more tart right before serving, which makes it easy to please everyone at the table. A few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint on top turn it into something that looks just as good as it tastes.
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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.
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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