Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is tart, sweet, and an absolutely delicious way to enjoy a hot summer evening.
How to Make Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Looking for a refreshing summer drink that’s both sweet and tangy? This frozen strawberry lemonade is the perfect treat to cool you down on a hot day. With the combination of fresh lemon juice, sweet strawberry syrup, and ice, this delightful beverage is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
Lemonade Base:
- 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
Strawberry Syrup:
- 2 cups Strawberries
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
Other:
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Make the Strawberry Syrup:
- In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of strawberries, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a small mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Discard the seeds.
- Refrigerate the remaining strawberry puree in an airtight container.
2. Prepare the Lemonade Base:
- In another saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water.
- Bring the mixture just to a boil.
- Remove from heat and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Assemble the Frozen Strawberry Lemonade:
- Place about 14 ice cubes in a blender.
- Add 1/4 cup of the lemonade base, 1/4 cup of water, and 1/3 cup of the raspberry syrup to the blender.
- Blend until the ice becomes very fine and smooth.
- Taste the mixture and adjust by adding more lemonade base, water, or raspberry syrup as needed to achieve your desired flavor and consistency.
Tips for Perfect Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
- Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter drink, add more raspberry syrup or a little extra sugar to taste.
- Consistency: For a thicker, slushier drink, add more ice cubes. For a thinner drink, add more water.
- Garnish: Serve your frozen strawberry lemonade with a slice of lemon or a fresh strawberry on the rim of the glass for a beautiful presentation.
Enjoy your homemade frozen strawberry lemonade as a refreshing treat on a hot summer day or as a delicious beverage for your next gathering. It’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
Lemonade Base
- 1 C. Fresh Lemon Juice about 2 lemons
- 1 C. Sugar
- 1 C. Water
Strawberry Syrup
- 2 cups Strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, 1 C. Sugar, and 1 C. water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place the mixture in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Put the puree through a small mesh sieve, and discard the seeds. Refrigerate the remaining puree in an airtight container.
- Place the lemon juice, 1 C. Sugar, and 1 C. water in a saucepan and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat and place in an airtight container. Refrigerate.
- Place about 14 ice cubes in a blender. Add 1/4 C. lemonade base, 1/4 C. water. and 1/3 C. raspberry syrup to the blender and blend together until the ice becomes very fine and smooth. You'll want to check the taste of the lemonade and add more lemonade base, water, or raspberry syrup as you see fit until you get the flavor and consistency you want.
Nutrition
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