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Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: The Ultimate Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate refreshing summer drink made with a perfect blend of frozen strawberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and sugar. This delightful beverage is blended to a smooth consistency, then frozen to create a slushy, icy treat that’s perfect for hot days. Garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint, it offers a tangy, sweet flavor that’s both revitalizing and delicious.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 6 cups frozen strawberries
  • 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 8–10 lemons)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 6 cups cold water

Optional Garnishes

  • Lemon slices, for garnish
  • Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
  • Ice cubes (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Thaw the Strawberries Slightly: Let frozen strawberries sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften slightly, making them easier to blend smoothly.
  2. Juice the Lemons: Juice 8-10 lemons to extract about 1 ½ cups of fresh lemon juice, ensuring to remove any seeds to keep the drink smooth.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add the slightly thawed strawberries, fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and cold water to a blender ready for blending.
  4. Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed for even mixing.
  5. Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Taste the lemonade and add more sugar by a tablespoon at a time if you prefer it sweeter, blending after each addition until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  6. Adjust Consistency (If Needed): If the lemonade is too thick, gradually add cold water, a quarter cup at a time, until you reach the desired consistency. If it is too thin, add more frozen strawberries or ice cubes to thicken it up.
  7. Pour into a Freezer-Safe Container: Transfer the blended lemonade into a freezer-safe container for freezing.
  8. Freeze for at Least 2-3 Hours: Place the container in the freezer, stirring the mixture every hour to ensure an evenly slushy texture until it reaches the desired consistency.
  9. Scoop and Serve: Scoop the frozen strawberry lemonade into glasses or mason jars ready for serving.
  10. Garnish (Optional): Garnish the drinks with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs to add a decorative and aromatic touch.
  11. Add Ice (Optional): Add ice cubes to each glass if you prefer a colder, more diluted drink.
  12. Enjoy Immediately: Serve immediately to enjoy the refreshing, slushy treat at its best.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness according to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
  • For an extra tangy flavor, add a bit more lemon juice.
  • Stirring every hour during freezing helps create a smooth slushy texture and prevents large ice crystals.
  • Use a high-powered blender for the smoothest consistency.
  • If you want to make it ahead of time, keep it in the freezer and stir before serving to maintain the texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

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