Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Slushies
A quick and easy summer drink blending frozen strawberries and fresh lemon juice into a perfectly balanced, icy, and refreshing slushie.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (about 450g) frozen strawberries, unsweetened
- 1 cup (240ml) fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 medium lemons)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (adjust to taste; can substitute with honey or agave syrup)
- 1 cup (240ml) cold water
- 2 cups (about 300g) ice cubes
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Juice the lemons by rolling them on the countertop, cutting in half, and extracting about 1 cup (240ml) of fresh lemon juice. Strain out seeds and excess pulp if desired.
- In a medium bowl or pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice with ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar. Stir until most of the sugar dissolves. Warming slightly in the microwave is optional.
- Add 3 cups (450g) frozen strawberries, the sweetened lemon juice, 1 cup (240ml) cold water, and 2 cups (300g) ice cubes to a blender. Secure the lid tightly.
- Pulse the blender on medium speed for about 30 seconds, then blend on high for 1-2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. The texture should be icy and smooth but not watery. Adjust by adding water or ice cubes as needed.
- Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use frozen fruit for the best icy texture. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled for brightness. Adjust sugar to taste. Blend in pulses to avoid overheating. If blender struggles, blend in smaller batches. Serve immediately for best texture. Leftovers can be stored in the freezer for up to 24 hours and re-blended before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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