Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Slushie
A quick and easy homemade summer drink combining fresh strawberries and lemon juice into a naturally slushy, refreshing beverage perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 medium lemons)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste; can substitute with honey or agave syrup)
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes (crushed ice works great)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and hull 1 ½ cups of fresh strawberries. Slice into halves or quarters. If using frozen berries, thaw for about 10 minutes.
- Roll 3-4 lemons on the counter, slice, and extract about ½ cup fresh lemon juice using a citrus juicer. Strain to remove seeds if needed.
- In a small bowl, stir ¼ cup granulated sugar into the lemon juice until mostly dissolved. Substitute with natural sweetener if preferred.
- Add sliced strawberries, sweetened lemon juice, ½ cup cold water, and a pinch of sea salt (if using) to the blender.
- Add 2 cups of ice cubes (crushed or regular) to the blender.
- Blend starting on low speed, then increase to high for 30-45 seconds. Pause and scrape down sides if needed until mixture is thick, icy, and smooth.
- Check consistency and taste. Add a splash more water if too thick or more sweetener if too tart, then blend briefly again.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses or mason jars. Garnish with a fresh strawberry or lemon slice if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste. Use crushed ice for chunkier texture or regular ice cubes for finer slush. A pinch of sea salt enhances fruit brightness. Chill glasses before serving to keep slushie cold longer. If blender struggles with ice, break cubes into smaller pieces and blend in short bursts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
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