Frozen strawberry lemonade is one of those drinks that’ll make you side eye anything store-bought real quick. It’s icy, sweet, tart, and tastes like summer in a glass. I’ve been creating easy recipes online for over 10 years, and one thing I know for sure is people want recipes that actually hit without needing a bunch of complicated ingredients. This one works because the frozen strawberries give it that thick slushy texture naturally, while fresh lemon juice keeps the flavor bright and balanced.
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Years ago when McDonald's had their Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, I was all over it! It was perfect for summer. That version has come and gone, but I'm glad I can make this at home. Sweet strawberries, tart lemonade, and a thick icy texture that’s dangerously easy to keep sipping. Don’t blame me when you make a second batch the same day.
Key Ingredients
- Strawberries: Frozen strawberries are always my go-to, but fresh will work if you add more ice.
- Water
- Lemon Juice: There's nothing like fresh squeezed lemon juice. That's my recommendation here, but use bottled if you wish.
- Sugar or Sweetener
- Ice
How to Make Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add the ingredients: Add frozen strawberries, lemon juice, sugar or sweetener, water, and ice to a high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth: Blend until thick and slushy. If needed, stop and scrape down the sides to help everything blend evenly.
- Adjust the texture: If the lemonade is too thick, add a splash of water or lemonade. If it’s too thin, add more frozen strawberries or ice.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the lemonade and adjust as needed. Add more sweetener if it’s too tart or more lemon juice if you want extra lemon flavor.
- Serve immediately: Pour into chilled glasses and serve right away while it’s thick and frozen.
- Garnish if desired: Top with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, or whipped cream if you want to dress it up a little.
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Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberries I used frozen.
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice This was 4-5 lemons for me.
- 1 cup water
- ¼ - 1 cup sweetener or sugar Adjust to taste. Tangy, zesty lemonade needs ¼ cup. Sweet lemonade will need ½ cup or more.
- 2-4 cups ice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients (including 2-4 cups of ice) to a blender. Blend until smooth. Add additional ice to thicken the lemonade if necessary.The water is used to help get the blender blades going. If 1 cup isn't enough, add more.
- Taste the mixture repeatedly and make adjustments to suit your taste. If you like it sweet, add more sweetener. More sour, add more lemon juice.
- Serve in glasses.
Notes
- The number of lemons you will need will vary based on the size of the lemons you use and how much juice you can get from each.
- Adjust this recipe to suit your taste and needs. If you like really sweet lemonade, add more sweetener. The overall taste will vary greatly because some strawberries are sweeter than others, some lemons are more tart than others. It’s up to you to taste the lemonade and adjust to suit what you like. Add more lemon, strawberries, and sweetener as necessary.
- You can use bottled lemon juice if you want. I do not like the taste, so I don’t use it.
- If you are having trouble juicing the lemons, place them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. This will help soften them up.
- Macros assume monkfruit zero calorie and zero carb sweetener is used. If using refined sugar, feel free to use the macro nutrition calculator of your choice to calculate the nutrition for your batch.
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Frequently Asked Questions and Pro Tips
I always recommend frozen fruit when making frozen drinks. Frozen strawberries will help produce a nice, thick texture. You can also use fresh strawberries if you wish. Fresh strawberries are often sweeter than frozen. If you use fresh strawberries you will need more ice to thicken up the lemonade.
Honey, maple syrup, monk fruit sweetener, stevia, or your favorite sugar substitute all work well.
Sure, you can if you want. I’m not a fan of the taste, so I don’t buy it. Bottled lemon juice is a product made from freshly squeezed lemon juice that has been pasteurized and packaged in bottles for convenience and extended shelf life.
When using fresh fruit for frozen drinks, be sure to use plenty of ice. You will need ice no matter what, even if using frozen strawberries. Add plenty of ice to the blender to help thicken the lemonade.
Make sure you have a powerful blender that can crush the ice and mix the ingredients together smoothly. A blender with high horsepower and sturdy blades is best for making frozen drinks.
Yes, but it’s best served fresh. If made ahead, store it in the freezer and blend or stir again before serving.
A high-powered blender works best for crushing frozen fruit and ice into a smooth consistency. Here is the one I use.
Too much liquid or melting ice can thin it out. Add more frozen strawberries or ice to thicken it back up.
Add more sugar, honey, or sweetener to taste. The tartness of lemons can vary, so adjust as needed.
Add more sweetener or reduce the amount of lemon juice until the flavor balances to your liking.
You can store leftover lemonade in the fridge for 3 days. You can blend it again with more ice. From there you can freeze the leftovers.
Additional Flavors and Variations
- Mango
- Watermelon
- Pineapple
- Peach
- Apple
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Watermelon Lemonade
Sugar Free Lemonade
Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade
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Jenn says
Love this frozen strawberry lemonade! So fruity and flavorful!
staysnatched says
Yay! So glad to hear it!
Marsha says
These were absolutely delicious and so refreshing!
staysnatched says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Kristin says
Looks like a great addition to my Mother’s Day weekend! Refreshing and easy to make.
staysnatched says
I hope you enjoy them.