Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Who needs a drive-thru when you’ve got this frosty frozen strawberry lemonade? It’s sweet, tart, and tastes like summer in a cup!

 

My daughter was asking for a fancy drink treat, but I wasn’t about to head out into the 100-degree Arizona heat. So, we compromised with this frosty frozen strawberry lemonade, made in minutes with strawberries we already had in the freezer.

Made with real fruit and blended in minutes, it’s the ultimate cool-down treat for kids and grown-ups.

Why We Love Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

• Perfect For A Hot Day – When the temperatures are soaring nothing sounds better than a cold and frosty drink. This strawberry lemonade will have everyone cheering.
• Real Berries Used – Want your kids to enjoy more fruit? Sharing a strawberry lemonade made with real berries is a great way to get a little bit of nutrition along with your sweet treat.
• Budget Friendly – This only takes a few minutes to make and uses frozen strawberries which you can keep on hand without them going bad. You can also take strawberries from the end of the week that are almost too ripe and freeze them to still enjoy without waste. This is also quicker and cheaper than running through a drive-thru for a refreshing drink.

Ingredients For Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

• frozen strawberries – can be purchased frozen or leftover strawberries you froze instead of throwing them away before they went bad.
• water
• lemon juice – can use fresh lemon juice from lemons or lemon juice from a bottle.
• sugar – I used white granulated sugar, but honey or a sugar substitute could be used. Add a little bit at a time but start small, it’s easier to sweeten more than to undo it! You can also use less regular sugar if you prefer, how ripe your berries are will affect how sweet the final lemonade is.

How To Make Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

1. Place strawberries, water, lemon juice and sugar in a blender.

2. Blend until smooth for about 1 minute. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Fun Variation Ideas For Real Fruit Strawberry Lemonade

Add Toppings! – Whipped cream, cool whip, a slice of lemon or a full strawberry all make this strawberry lemonade feel extra fun. I’ve also made it fancy with a little lemon zest or some fresh mint from my patio plant.

Add A Little Yogurt – Love a creamier drink? Add a little yogurt to make this strawberry lemonade extra creamy. If your yogurt is thick you may need to add a little more water to get the right consistency. Try vanilla, strawberry or any berry flavor.

Scoop In Some Ice Cream – Make your strawberry lemonade “frosted” like chick fil a’s frosted lemonade by adding a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream before blending.

Stir In A Mix Of Berries – Have frozen blueberries, blackberries or raspberries hanging out in the freezer or fridge? You can blend them too for a new lemonade flavor.

How Long Will Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Last?

Frozen lemonade is best if enjoyed immediately. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to make it ahead and keep it at a slushy like consistency. Any leftovers can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container, but they will likely need to be blended again with a little water to enjoy.

You could also store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and blend again with some ice cubes until you get the right texture. Or drink leftovers that melted more like a regular strawberry lemonade.