Description
Cool summer days find refreshment in homemade frozen strawberry lemonade, blending sweet berries with zesty citrus. Smooth, frosty sips transport you to a sunny paradise with minimal ingredients and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups (470 milliliters) ice cubes
Sweetener:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Liquid:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cold water
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Lemon wedges
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Thoroughly clean and remove stems from ripe strawberries, ensuring they are free from any blemishes.
- Transfer strawberries into a high-powered blender, adding freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar.
- Pulse and blend the mixture until strawberries transform into a vibrant, silky puree with no visible chunks.
- Introduce a generous handful of ice cubes and chilled water to the strawberry mixture.
- Activate the blender at maximum speed, creating a frosty, velvety consistency that resembles a light sorbet.
- Sample the beverage and calibrate the sweetness level by incrementally introducing more sugar if desired.
- Carefully decant the icy concoction into chilled serving glasses, allowing the vibrant crimson liquid to settle smoothly.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning with optional garnishes such as fresh strawberry slices, mint leaves, or a delicate lemon wedge.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, sweet strawberries to enhance the natural flavor and reduce added sugar.
- Freeze strawberries beforehand for an extra frosty and thick texture without watering down the drink.
- Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for a brighter, more vibrant citrus taste.
- For a healthier version, substitute sugar with honey, agave nectar, or stevia to suit different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg