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Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Slushies

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A quick and easy homemade summer drink that balances tart lemonade and juicy strawberries into a smooth, icy slushie perfect for cooling down on hot days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 300g)
  • 3 medium lemons, juiced (about 1 cup or 240ml fresh lemon juice)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g), adjust to taste
  • 1 cup cold water (240ml)
  • 2 to 3 cups ice cubes (about 400g to 600g)
  • Optional: a handful of mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Roll the lemons on the counter to loosen the juice, then cut them in half and juice until you have about 1 cup (240ml) of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Hull and slice about 2 cups (300g) of fresh strawberries. If using frozen, break apart any large clumps. (3–4 minutes)
  3. In a blender, add the strawberries, fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, and 1 cup (240ml) cold water. Blend on medium speed for 30 seconds until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add 2 to 3 cups (400g to 600g) of ice cubes to the blender. Pulse or blend on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute until the texture is slushie-like—smooth but icy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides if needed.
  5. Taste the slushie. If too tart, add more sugar or honey and blend briefly. If too thick, add a splash of cold water. If too thin, add more ice and blend again. (About 2 minutes)
  6. Pour into tall glasses, garnish with mint leaves or a lemon wheel if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor; bottled lemon juice is not recommended. Add sugar gradually to adjust sweetness. Use large ice cubes for better texture. Serve immediately for best icy consistency. For a lower-calorie version, reduce sugar and add sparkling water after blending. If blender is weak, pulse ice in smaller batches. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 24 hours but texture will be more liquid.

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