Refreshing and sweet, this frozen strawberry lemonade is the perfect cold treat. See how to make it in 3 minutes in a blender.
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Recipe Highlights
- This frozen drink is made with the perfect ratio of lemonade, strawberry syrup, xanthan gum powder, and ice.
- Xanthan gum, an ingredient in Frappucinos, is the secret ingredient for making this drink frothy and thick.
- Enjoy this frozen strawberry lemonade whenever you’re craving a refreshing and cold drink.
- The recipe takes just 3 minutes to prepare.
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What Is Xanthan Gum?
Made of fermented corn starch, xanthan gum is an all-natural ingredient.
It’s commonly used food and drinks, where it keeps ingredients together. It also has a thickening effect in recipes.
Typically, xanthan gum is used in gluten-free baking to bind ingredients together.
Starbucks also uses xanthan gum in their Frappucino base syrup, which is used in all their Frappucino drinks. It makes the Frappucinos smooth and creamy.
In this frozen strawberry lemonade, xanthan gum prevents the lemonade and ice from separating.
Ingredient Notes
- Lemonade – 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.
- Strawberry syrup – Homemade strawberry syrup will taste best in this drink. Be sure to use fresh, ripe strawberries when making the syrup.
- Xanthan gum – Before using xanthan gum, check the expiration date on the package. Xanthan gum needs to be fresh in order to properly thicken drinks.
- Ice – Use smaller ice cubes if you have a low-powered blender.
For full ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Pour lemonade, strawberry syrup, and xanthan gum into the blender.
For the smoothest blend, start with the liquid.
Step 2: Add ice.
Step 3: Blend until smooth.
Start on low speed, then quickly increase to high.
Step 4: Pour frozen strawberry lemonade into cup. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Use xanthan gum for the creamiest consistency.
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.
Load liquid first.
For the smoothest blend, avoid loading the xanthan gum powder first. This can cause clumping.
Instead, begin with the lemonade. Finish the ice cubes, which are the heaviest ingredients.
Enjoy immediately.
Only make frozen strawberry lemonade when you’re ready to serve it. The drink can’t be stored in the fridge because it will melt.
Expert Tips
- If using homemade lemonade, make it with fresh lemon juice instead of bottled. This will give the lemonade the best flavor.
- For a more tart drink, add extra lemon juice.
- 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.
Questions You May Have
This frozen strawberry lemonade is made with the perfect ratios of lemonade, xanthan gum, strawberry syrup, and ice.
You can leave out the xanthan gum, but the ingredients will separate. The drink will also lose its thick and smooth texture.
The drink is the perfect mix of tart and sweet. Lemonade offers both flavor notes, while strawberry syrup adds extra sweetness.
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Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup lemonade
- 3 tablespoons strawberry syrup
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 ½ cups ice
INSTRUCTIONS
- 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.
EQUIPMENT
NOTES
- 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.
- For the smoothest blend, avoid loading the xanthan gum powder first. This can cause clumping. Instead, begin with the lemonade. Finish the ice cubes, which are the heaviest ingredients.
- Only make frozen strawberry lemonade when you’re ready to serve it. The drink can’t be stored in the fridge because it will melt.
- Garnish the drink with fresh lemon slices, strawberries, or fresh herbs like mint or basil.