Vegetarian Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a frosty, blended drink made entirely from real fruit, and this one delivers big on both flavor and color. Fresh strawberries and just-squeezed lemon juice are the stars here, giving you that bright, tangy sweetness you just cannot fake with a powder or a mix. A quick homemade simple syrup ties everything together and lets you dial the sweetness up or down to your exact taste. Everything goes straight into the blender with ice until thick and slushy — no fancy equipment or technique required. The result is a gorgeous, rosy drink that looks like it came from a café but comes together in your own kitchen. Tuck in a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, and you have something that feels genuinely special without any extra effort.
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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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