Need something refreshing on a hot day? Try this frozen strawberry lemonade. This simple, 4-ingredient drink takes only a few minutes to blend up, and soon you'll be sipping on something delicious.
Want more summer drink options? Try our refreshing virgin strawberry daiquiri, Frozen Cherry Limeade, and CFA Frosted Lemonade.
Quick Look at Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
- ⏲️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- ⏲️ Total Time: 15 minutes
- 🍽️ Yield: 5 cups
- 🥕 Dietary Info: Vegan, Gluten Free
- ⚡ Calories: 156 calories per serving (based on nutrition facts in recipe card)
- 🍋 4 Ingredients: frozen strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water.
- 🥣 Method: Blender
- ⌛ Time-Saving Hack: Use a citrus press to quickly squeeze the juice from the lemons.
- 🔪 Equipment: high-powered blender, citrus press.
- ⭐ Expert Tip: Adjust the sour-sweet balance by adding more lemon juice or sugar to taste.
- 🍓 Flavor & Texture: This frozen strawberry lemonade has a wonderfully sweet-and-tangy flavor and thick, frozen texture.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 Ingredients Needed: Nothing fancy needed here! All you need is frozen strawberries, lemons, sugar, and water.
- Ready in 15 Minutes or Less: Simply dump the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth, then adjust lemon juice and sugar to taste. It's super simple to make!
- Try Fun Variations: Make a slushy version by freezing the drink for 4-6 hours in an empty ice cream tub. Rim the glasses with sugar and garnish for a fancy presentation. Or enjoy it as is!
Featured Comment
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This drink has a great sweet and sour flavor, and it's cold, thick, and refreshing on a hot day. The strawberry and lemon are a perfect combination!"
- Alex
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Ingredients
This frozen strawberry lemonade recipe takes only 4 basic ingredients and they're easy to find at most grocery stores!
- Frozen Strawberries: We used whole strawberries; there is no need to slice them.
- Lemon Juice: We used freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Sugar: We used white granulated sugar. Feel free to substitute your favorite sweetener.
- Water: We used filtered water for the best taste.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- Strawberry Mint Version: Purée a handful of fresh mint leaves along with the strawberries.
- Lemon-Lime Version: Substitute half of the lemon juice with freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Slushie Version: make the drink as described in the recipe card, then pour it into a clean ice cream tub and freeze it for 4-6 hours. Let it stand at room temperature and break up any clumps with a fork to give the drink a slushie texture. Serve immediately.
How to Make Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
- Dump the frozen strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar into a blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed.
- Taste the drink and adjust the amount of lemon juice and sugar to taste. Pour into glasses and garnish with lemon slices, strawberry slices, and mint.
- Enjoy immediately!
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade FAQs
It's a delightful combination of lemon juice, water, sugar, and puréed strawberries. The tart flavor of the lemon and the sweetness from the sugar really bring out the flavor of the strawberries. This drink is my favorite variation of lemonade because it's so pretty and refreshing.
As long as one enjoys it in moderation, this drink is healthy. It does contain large amounts of vitamin C--almost 1 ½ times the recommended daily value! Each serving contains 227 calories. For the full nutrition facts, scroll to the bottom of the recipe card.
No, frozen strawberries won't have sugar added unless the package says so. When purchasing frozen strawberries, check the packaging to confirm that the only ingredient is strawberries.
Yes, it is vegan. This recipe contains only strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water, and all of these ingredients are vegan.
Make Ahead: Freeze it in a large plastic tub with a lid for several hours, then take it out to thaw before enjoying. Break up clumps with a fork to give the drink a slushie texture.
Leftovers: In order to keep this drink frozen, you'll need to freeze the leftovers in an ice cream tub or airtight container. It should keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Simply break up any clumps with a fork and let it thaw briefly before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Looking for tasty recipes to serve along with this frozen strawberry lemonade? Round out your summer spread with these other great recipes!
This drink would pair well with pulled pork sandwiches, Chick-fil-A Cobb salad, or pork carnitas. Serve it with sides like Southern potato salad, Italian pasta salad, or creamy coleslaw for a wonderful summer dinner. Desserts like this blueberry frangipane tart or sour cream pound cake would taste delicious served with this drink as well!
Expert Tips
- Make sure the berries are fully frozen for a thick, slushie-like texture.
- Freshly squeeze your own lemon juice for the best taste.
- Adjust the sour-sweet balance to your taste by adding more lemon juice or sugar.
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Recipe
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole frozen strawberries
- 1½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
Equipment
Instructions
- Squeeze the lemon juice with a wooden reamer or citrus press. It's important to use freshly squeezed juice for the best flavor.
- Place frozen strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar into a blender and purée until smooth. If the blender is struggling, add some of the water as needed. You may need to divide the mixture into 2 or 3 batches if you're not using a powerful blender.
- Taste the drink and adjust the amount of lemon juice and sugar to taste.
- Serve immediately in sugar-rimmed glasses with a slice of strawberry, lemon wheel, and mint sprig.
Notes
- Want a slushy? Make the drink in advance and pour it into a clean, emptied out ice cream tub. Freeze for 4-6 hours, then let it stand at room temperature to melt slightly. Break up any clumps with a fork, and enjoy immediately.
- How to Rim the Glasses: dip the rims in water or simple syrup, then twist them in granulated sugar. Feel free to use colored sugar or salt if you prefer.
- Make sure the berries are fully frozen for a thick, slushie-like texture.
- Freshly squeeze your own lemon juice for the best taste.
- Adjust the sour-sweet balance to your taste by adding more lemon juice or sugar.
Nutrition
Serving sizes and nutritional information are only an estimate and may vary from your results.
Alex
This drink has a great sweet and sour flavor, and it's cold, thick, and refreshing on a hot day. The strawberry and lemon are a perfect combination!
Emma
Thank you, Alex!
Beth
This sweet, refreshing drink is filled with strawberries and garnished with mint, strawberry, and a lemon wheel. The lemons give it a sour taste. The foamy top and sugared rim are very pretty. I enjoyed this bright red drink immensely.
Emma
I'm glad you enjoyed it so much, Beth!