Frozen Strawberry Lemonade – Cool, Sweet, and Bursting with Summer Flavor

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A frosty, tangy-sweet drink made with real strawberries and zesty lemon juice—your ultimate hot-day refresher!


🎉 Introduction

When the summer heat hits, you need something cold, refreshing, and just a little bit indulgent. Enter: Frozen Strawberry Lemonade—a perfect blend of fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and ice, whipped into a slushy, sip-worthy treat that cools you down in the most delicious way. 🍓🍋

This drink comes together in minutes using simple ingredients and a blender. It’s naturally sweet, delightfully tart, and easily adjustable for kids, adults, or party pitchers!


🛒 Ingredients

🍹 For the Frozen Lemonade

  • 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • ⅓–½ cup granulated sugar (to taste)
  • 1½–2 cups ice
  • ½ cup cold water
  • Optional: ½ cup lemon-lime soda or club soda (for fizz)

🍓 Garnishes (Optional)

  • Lemon slices
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Mint leaves
  • Sugar-rimmed glasses

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients

  1. If using fresh strawberries, hull them. If frozen, let thaw slightly for easier blending.
  2. Juice lemons and measure all ingredients before starting.

Step 2: Blend

  1. In a blender, combine strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, cold water, and ice.
  2. Blend until smooth and slushy.
  3. Add more ice for a thicker texture or more sugar to balance tartness.
  4. Optional: Add lemon-lime soda or club soda and pulse once to mix.

Step 3: Serve

  1. Pour into tall glasses.
  2. Garnish with lemon slices, strawberries, or mint if desired.
  3. Serve with a straw and enjoy immediately!

🍽️ Servings & Timing

  • Servings: 2–3
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: ~10 minutes

🥄 Variations

  • Boozy Twist: Add a splash of vodka, white rum, or limoncello
  • Sugar-Free: Use a sugar substitute like Stevia or monk fruit
  • Creamy Version: Add ¼ cup Greek yogurt or a splash of coconut milk
  • Herbal Upgrade: Blend in fresh basil or mint for a garden twist
  • Layered Look: Blend strawberries and lemonade separately, then swirl

🧊 Storage

  • Immediate Use: Best enjoyed right away while frosty
  • Make Ahead: Prep ingredients and freeze in zip-top bags; blend when ready
  • Popsicle Hack: Freeze the blended mix into molds for refreshing strawberry lemonade pops!

❓ 10 FAQs

  1. Can I use bottled lemon juice?
    Yes, though fresh lemon juice gives the best zing.
  2. Frozen or fresh strawberries?
    Either! Frozen makes it thicker and frostier.
  3. Do I need to add soda?
    Nope—it’s optional for a fizzy finish.
  4. Can I make it sweeter?
    Absolutely—just adjust the sugar or add honey.
  5. Can I make this for a crowd?
    Yes—just multiply the ingredients and blend in batches.
  6. Can kids drink this?
    100%! It’s naturally fruity and fun.
  7. Can I add milk or cream?
    Yes—turn it into a strawberries and cream lemonade slush.
  8. How do I make it thicker?
    Add more ice or frozen fruit.
  9. How do I rim the glass with sugar?
    Rub lemon around the rim, then dip into sugar.
  10. Can I freeze leftovers?
    Yes—pour into ice cube trays or popsicle molds.

🏁 Conclusion

This Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect blend of sweet and tart, cold and creamy. It’s everything you love about lemonade—with a fruity twist and icy texture that screams summer. Whether you’re sipping it poolside, sharing it at a barbecue, or cooling off after a long day, it’s always a hit. 🍓🍋❄️

Whip it up, sip it slow, and feel those summer vibes in every frosty gulp.

Matt Recipes

Hi there! I’m Matt, the chef and creator behind Matt Recipes. Cooking has been my passion for as long as I can remember, and I’ve dedicated my life to exploring flavors, experimenting with new dishes, and sharing my love of food with others.

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