Strawberry Slushie Drink
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4.9
Strawberry Slushie Drink
Description
This Strawberry Slushie Drink mixes water, ice, sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Starting with water helps the blender process the ingredients evenly. Adjusting ice and water quantities can change the slushie's thickness and consistency.
The lemon juice adds bright acidity that enhances the strawberry’s sweetness, while sugar balances tartness. The ice creates a chilled, semi-frozen texture typical of a slushie. The recipe suggests serving garnished with fresh strawberries or lemon slices for added appeal.
This drink is straightforward to prepare, making it a convenient choice for summer refreshment or casual gatherings. The ingredients are simple and easy to adjust based on personal sweetness and thickness preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups ice
- 3 cups strawberries sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Add the water, ice, sliced strawberries, sugar and fresh lemon juice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Pour into a pitcher.
- Serve and garnish with fresh strawberries or lemons.
Notes
- Add water first to the blender to ensure all ingredients combine thoroughly for a smooth slushie texture.
- Increase water if a thinner, more drinkable consistency is desired.
- Add extra ice to achieve a thicker, more frozen slushie-like texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 104mg | 116% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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