Description
This frozen strawberry lemonade is a refreshing and vibrant drink that blends ripe, frozen strawberries with zesty lemonade and ice. Perfect for hot summer days, it’s naturally tart and sweet, customizable in sweetness, and comes together in just minutes. Enjoy this frosty, fruity beverage as a cooling treat or a fun party drink.
Ingredients
Fruit & Base
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 cup lemonade
- 1 cup ice
Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste (or substitute simple syrup)
Optional Garnishes
- Lemon wedge
- Fresh strawberries
- Mint sprigs
Instructions
- Blend the Frozen Ingredients: In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen strawberries, lemonade, and ice. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and slushy, scraping down the sides as needed for even blending.
- Sweeten and Adjust: Taste the mixture. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add the sugar (or simple syrup) to taste, and blend again until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the frozen strawberry lemonade into tall glasses. Garnish each glass with a lemon wedge, fresh strawberries, and a sprig of mint, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy while it’s icy cold!
Notes
- If you prefer a less sweet drink, reduce or omit the sugar.
- Try adding a splash of lime juice for extra tartness.
- This recipe works with homemade or store-bought lemonade.
- For a grown-up twist, add a splash of vodka or rum.
- To make it vegan-friendly, use organic sugar or confirmed vegan sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
