Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Frozen strawberry lemonade is fruity, icy, and incredibly refreshing. With sweet strawberries and tangy lemon juice blended into a slushy treat, it’s a perfect summer drink that’s easy to make and fun to serve at any gathering.
Ingredients
Main Drink
- 300 g fresh or frozen strawberries hulled and chopped
- 120 ml fresh lemon juice about 4 lemons
- 50 g sugar or honey adjust to taste
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 240 ml cold water or sparkling water
Optional Garnishes
- as desired lemon slices and strawberry halves for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1 – Prep the Strawberries
Wash and hull strawberries. Chop if fresh, or slightly thaw if frozen for easier blending. - Step 2 – Blend the Drink
In a high-speed blender, add strawberries, lemon juice, sugar or honey, ice, and water. Blend until smooth and slushy. - Step 3 – Adjust and Serve
Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency. Pour into tall glasses. Garnish with lemon slices or strawberry halves if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for natural sweetness. Adjust sugar depending on tartness. Sparkling water adds fizz for a fun twist. Freeze leftovers in molds to create strawberry lemonade popsicles. Add mint, basil, or orange juice for flavor variations.
Variations:
• Strawberry Basil – Add fresh basil to blender
• Frozen Limeade – Use lime juice instead
• Coconut Lemonade – Use coconut water
• Sugar-Free – Use stevia or monk fruit Make-Ahead Tips:
Prep lemon juice and berries in advance. Store blended base in freezer as cubes. Re-blend with water to serve fresh.
• Strawberry Basil – Add fresh basil to blender
• Frozen Limeade – Use lime juice instead
• Coconut Lemonade – Use coconut water
• Sugar-Free – Use stevia or monk fruit Make-Ahead Tips:
Prep lemon juice and berries in advance. Store blended base in freezer as cubes. Re-blend with water to serve fresh.