Description
This refreshing Strawberry Slushy is a perfect summer beverage made with frozen strawberries, a touch of sweetness, and a hint of lemon juice. Blended to a smooth, icy texture, it’s an easy, healthy drink that can be enjoyed as is or customized with natural sweeteners and fun additions like mint or spirits.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4–6 ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including frozen strawberries, cold water, sugar, lemon juice, and ice cubes.
- Combine in Blender: Add the frozen strawberries, water, sugar, lemon juice, and ice cubes into the blender.
- Blend: Blend on high speed until the mixture reaches a smooth and slushy consistency, ensuring no large ice chunks remain.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the slushy and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or alternative sweetener if desired.
- Serve: Pour the strawberry slushy into glasses and serve immediately for optimal refreshment.
Notes
- You can substitute the sugar with honey, agave, or a sugar-free alternative for different sweetness options.
- For a fun twist, add a splash of coconut water or blend in a few fresh mint leaves for extra flavor.
- To make it a frozen cocktail, add a shot of vodka or rum during the blending step.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
