Yeast Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, icy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this frozen lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. It comes together with just a handful of clean, whole ingredients — fresh berries, squeezed lemons, and a quick homemade simple syrup — so there's nothing hidden or processed to second-guess. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, beverages can be surprisingly tricky since fermented ingredients and certain sweeteners sneak into store-bought drinks more often than you'd expect. This one sidesteps all of that with a straightforward blend of fruit, water, sugar, and ice. The simple syrup takes only a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it's chilled, everything goes straight into the blender for a smooth, slushy result. A little extra lemon juice or an extra pour of syrup lets you dial in the tartness to exactly where you want it. Garnish with fresh mint and a lemon slice and it 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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