I love experimenting in my kitchen, and this frozen strawberry lemonade recipe quickly became a refreshing favorite. With fresh strawberries, zesty lemon juice, a touch of sugar, cold water and crisp ice cubes, it creates a vibrant drink that’s as delightful as it is simple. The perfect chilled treat for any day!

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I’ve experimented with lots of frozen drinks over the years, but this Frozen Strawberry Lemonade has quickly become one of my favorites. I started with 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, and mixed them with 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5 lemons) giving it that amazing zing.

To balance the tartness I added 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 cups cold water, then blended it all together with 2 cups ice cubes. The result is a refreshing concoction that’s perfect for a sunny day or when you simply need a cool pick-me-up.

Its like combining the best of frozen strawberry drinks and frozen fruit drinks with a twist that feels both new and familiar. Once you try making Frozen Strawberry Lemonade yourself, you’ll see how simple it is to create a burst of flavor that stands out from the usual.

Enjoy this tanginess and sweetness in every sip!

Why I Like this Recipe

I really like this frozen strawberry lemonade recipe for a few reasons. First, it’s super refreshing and just perfect on a hot day. The mix of tart lemon juice and sweet strawberries always makes me feel cool and happy.

Another reason is that it’s so easy to make. I don’t have to deal with complicated steps or weird ingredients; just fresh fruits, lemon juice, sugar, water, and ice. I love that I can throw everything in a blender and get a yummy drink in minutes.

Also, I like that I can adjust it how I want. If I’m in the mood for a sweeter taste or even a little extra tart, I can add more sugar or water. It feels like the recipe adapts to my taste every time.

Lastly, making it makes me feel like I’m doing something healthy and fun at the same time. I know I’m using fresh ingredients and that makes it a treat I can feel good about.

Ingredients

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Fresh strawberries are rich in vitamins and fiber, giving natural sweetness and gorgeous red color.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice offers tangy flavor and vitamin C, balancing sweetness with vibrant tartness.
Granulated sugar adds necessary sweetness and carbohydrates that energize the recipe, ensuring no sourness indeed.
Cold water helps all other ingredients blend evenly and creates a light, refreshing drink texture.
Ice cubes chill and thicken the lemonade nicely, perfect for cooling down a hot day.
Together, these simple ingredients create a balanced, refreshing beverage perfect for summertime.
Each component contributes its own nutritional benefits and mouthwatering taste to the glass.

Ingredient Quantities

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5 lemons)

3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust it to your taste if you need a little more sweetness)

2 cups cold water

2 cups ice cubes

How to Make this

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1. Start by washing your strawberries really well, then hull them and slice into halves or quarters.

2. Squeeze enough lemons until you get about 1 cup of fresh juice, it’s roughly 5 lemons.

3. In a blender, add the sliced strawberries, the fresh lemon juice, 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 cups of cold water.

4. Blend the mixture until it’s smooth, if you see any chunky bits, blend a little longer.

5. Next, add the 2 cups of ice cubes to the blender, then blend again until ice is crushed and everything is well mixed.

6. Give it a quick taste, if you think it needs more sweetness you can stir in a bit more sugar.

7. If the taste is too tart, feel free to add a touch more water or even a few extra strawberries.

8. Finally, pour the frozen strawberry lemonade into glasses and serve immediately for the best texture.

9. Enjoy your refreshing drink on a hot day, it’s perfect for cooling off!

Equipment Needed

1. Knife and cutting board for hulling and slicing the strawberries
2. Citrus juicer to squeeze fresh lemon juice
3. Blender to mix and crush the ingredients with ice
4. Measuring cups (and spoons if needed) to accurately measure lemon juice, sugar, and water
5. Glasses for serving your frozen strawberry lemonade

FAQ

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones? A: Sure, you can use frozen strawberries but they might be a bit more watery, so you might need to adjust the ice amount.

Q: Can I change the amount of sugar to suit my taste? A: Yeah, for sure! If you like it sweeter, just add more sugar little by little until you get the sweetness you like.

Q: How long will this lemonade keep in the freezer? A: It should be good for up to one week, though the texture might change a bit over time when you refreeze it.

Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time? A: Absolutely, you can make the strawberry lemonade mix in advance and blend it with the ice just before serving.

Q: What could I use if I dont have a blender? A: If you dont have a blender, you can mash the strawberries and mix them well with the other ingredients, then chill it in the freezer and stir it occasionally to break up any ice chunks.

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Instead of using fresh strawberries, you can use frozen ones. They work just as well and add extra chill to your drink
If you dont have fresh lemons available, bottle lemon juice can be used as a substitute though you might need to adjust the quantity to taste
You can replace granulated sugar with honey or agave syrup. Both will sweeten the lemonade but might change the flavor slightly
Cold water could be swapped with sparkling water if you want a fizzy twist to your drink
If you’re low on ice cubes, extra frozen strawberries or even crushed ice can do the trick to keep the drink frosty

Pro Tips

1. When blendin the flavors, make sure you taste it as you go so you can adjust the sugar or extra water to match your taste. Sometimes you might think it needs a lil more sweetness if it’s too tangy so don’t be afraid to tweak it some.

2. Use fresh, very ripe strawberries and lemons. Riper fruits give off a better natural flavor, which means you might need less extra sugar or water to get the flavor just right.

3. If you’re in a rush or the blender is strugglin with the ice, consider crushing the ice a bit before addin it to the mixture. This makes sure that even the ice blends smooth and evenly throughout the drink.

4. Don’t be too hard on yourself if the texture isn’t perfectly smooth. A few little chunks can add a bit of character, and sometimes blendin a bit longer or letting it sit for a minute can help if you wanna get rid of those chunks.

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Recipe by Sam Ecclestone

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I love experimenting in my kitchen, and this frozen strawberry lemonade recipe quickly became a refreshing favorite. With fresh strawberries, zesty lemon juice, a touch of sugar, cold water and crisp ice cubes, it creates a vibrant drink that's as delightful as it is simple. The perfect chilled treat for any day!

Servings

servings

Calories

125

kcal

Equipment: 1. Knife and cutting board for hulling and slicing the strawberries
2. Citrus juicer to squeeze fresh lemon juice
3. Blender to mix and crush the ingredients with ice
4. Measuring cups (and spoons if needed) to accurately measure lemon juice, sugar, and water
5. Glasses for serving your frozen strawberry lemonade

Ingredients

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust it to your taste if you need a little more sweetness)
2 cups cold water
2 cups ice cubes

Directions

Start by washing your strawberries really well, then hull them and slice into halves or quarters.
Squeeze enough lemons until you get about 1 cup of fresh juice, it's roughly 5 lemons.
In a blender, add the sliced strawberries, the fresh lemon juice, 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 cups of cold water.
Blend the mixture until it's smooth, if you see any chunky bits, blend a little longer.
Next, add the 2 cups of ice cubes to the blender, then blend again until ice is crushed and everything is well mixed.
Give it a quick taste, if you think it needs more sweetness you can stir in a bit more sugar.
If the taste is too tart, feel free to add a touch more water or even a few extra strawberries.
Finally, pour the frozen strawberry lemonade into glasses and serve immediately for the best texture.
Enjoy your refreshing drink on a hot day, it's perfect for cooling off!

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.