Strawberry Lemonade Slushie
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Strawberry Lemonade Slushie
Description
The recipe uses a heaping cup of frozen strawberries combined with tart lemon juice and sweet maple syrup, giving the slushie its bright fruit flavor. Fresh mint leaves add a cool, herbal note, enhancing the refreshing character. Ice and water are blended gradually to achieve the preferred icy texture.
The blending technique involves starting with bursts and then longer cycles, adding water a little at a time until the mix is smooth yet maintains the desired thickness. The result is a chilled, slushy drink with a vibrant red color and a balance of sweet and sour notes.
Serving immediately garnished with mint leaves maintains the freshness and visual appeal. This beverage can be a cooling refreshment on warm days or a light, fruity treat.
The notes suggest adjustments such as using fresh strawberries with more ice and less water, tasting for sweetness as strawberry sweetness can vary, and experimenting with herbs like rosemary or thyme as alternatives to mint. The recipe is easy to double and allows adding other frozen fruits like peaches or mangoes.
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup strawberries frozen
- 3-4 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 4 mint leaves or more for garnish
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 to 1 cup of water
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, lemon juice, maple syrup, mint and ice to blender.
- Add a 1/2 cup of water and blend initially in bursts, then longer 15-20 second cycles. Depending on the blender, you may need to move it around. Add water a few tbsp at a time and keep blending until you get a consistency that you prefer and all the ingredients are blended well.
- Scoop into serving glasses or bowls. Garnish with mint leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- When using fresh strawberries, increase ice or reduce water for better slush consistency.
- Adjust maple syrup based on natural sweetness of strawberries by tasting the mixture before serving.
- Try substituting mint with rosemary or thyme for different herbal flavors paired with strawberries.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger servings or groups.
- Adding other frozen fruits like peaches or mangoes allows flavor variations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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