Description
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate refreshing summer drink, combining sweet, tart strawberries with zesty lemon juice. This easy-to-make beverage is blended and frozen to create a delightful slushy texture that’s perfect for hot days. Garnished with fresh lemon slices and mint, it’s a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings, picnics, or any warm weather occasion.
Ingredients
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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
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Thaw the Strawberries Slightly: Let frozen strawberries sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften slightly, which helps them blend more easily.
- Juice the Lemons: Juice 8-10 lemons to obtain 1 ½ cups of fresh lemon juice, making sure to remove any seeds to avoid bitterness.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the softened strawberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, granulated sugar, and cold water into a blender for mixing.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure even blending.
- Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Taste the lemonade and add more sugar one tablespoon at a time if desired. Blend again until the sugar is fully dissolved and the flavor is balanced to your preference.
- Adjust Consistency (If Needed): If the lemonade is too thick, add cold water in quarter-cup increments to thin it out. If it’s too thin, add more frozen strawberries or ice cubes to thicken the texture.
- Pour into a Freezer-Safe Container: Transfer the blended lemonade into a freezer-safe container to prepare it for freezing.
- Freeze for at Least 2-3 Hours: Place the container in the freezer for a minimum of 2-3 hours, stirring the mixture every hour to break up ice crystals and promote a slushy consistency.
- Scoop and Serve: Once frozen to a slushy texture, scoop the lemonade into glasses or mason jars for serving.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish the glasses with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs to add a fresh and decorative touch.
- Add Ice (Optional): Add ice cubes to the glasses if additional chill or texture is desired.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve the frozen strawberry lemonade immediately for the best refreshing experience.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar level to your taste or substitute with honey or another sweetener if preferred.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, use all frozen strawberries without thawing, but blending may take longer.
- Stirring the mixture during freezing prevents large ice crystals and ensures a smooth slushy texture.
- To make it vegan, ensure sugar used is vegan-certified.
- Leftovers can be stored in the freezer; thaw slightly before scooping to serve.
