Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

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Learn how to make a simple frozen strawberry lemonade with just 4 ingredients.

Prep Time3

Total Time3

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving (16 ounces)

Author: Jee Choe

Put lemonade, strawberry syrup, xanthan gum, and ice into a blender. Secure lid.
Place ingredients in the blender in order listed.
Blend until smooth.
Start the blender on LOW speed for 5 seconds. Increase speed to HIGH for a full minute.
Pour frozen strawberry lemonade into a cup. Serve immediately.

Xanthan gum will prevent the lemonade and ice from separating. It's essential for getting a smooth Frappucino-like texture. You can make the drink without xanthan gum, but the ingredients will quickly separate.
Air pockets will cause the blender to stop blending or create a drink that's not completely smooth. Prevent this by adding liquids first and ice, last.
Move the ingredients around in the container with a blender tamper. This will ensure the ice is properly crushed and the ingredients are evenly blended.
Garnish the drink with fresh lemon slices, strawberries, or fresh herbs like mint or basil.
For the best flavor, use homemade lemonade. This will allow you to better control the sweetness. You can also use store-bought lemonade as a shortcut.
Homemade strawberry syrup will taste best in this drink but you can use store-bought strawberry syrup or puree.
Use smaller ice cubes if you have a low-powered blender. Make ice using filtered water if possible.
Before using xanthan gum, check the expiration date on the package. Xanthan gum should be fresh in order to properly thicken drinks.