5 from 18 votes
Strawberry Lemonade Slushie
This Strawberry Lemonade Slushie blends frozen strawberries, lemon juice, maple syrup, mint, ice, and water to create a refreshing, icy beverage. The drink is smooth and has a balance of sweetness and tartness, with the herbal hint of fresh mint.
Prep Time
5 mins
Blending time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
61 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% 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.