Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Slushie
A quick and easy frozen strawberry lemonade slushie that’s perfect for cooling down on hot days and great for crowd gatherings. Made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and ice for a naturally refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries (about 600g), hulled and washed; frozen strawberries can be used for extra chill
- 1 cup (240ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, adjust to taste
- 2 cups (480ml) cold water
- 4 cups (about 500g) ice cubes, crushed or whole
- Optional: a handful of fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and hull about 4 cups of fresh strawberries. If using frozen strawberries, no need to thaw.
- Squeeze about 1 cup (240ml) of fresh lemon juice from 4-6 lemons, removing any seeds.
- In a mixing bowl or blender, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar with 2 cups cold water. Stir until sugar dissolves completely to make a simple syrup.
- Add strawberries, lemon juice, sweetened water, and ice cubes to the blender.
- Pulse on high for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slushy. Use short bursts if your blender struggles with ice.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed. Add a splash of cold water if too thick or a teaspoon of sugar or honey if not sweet enough, then blend briefly again.
- Pour into a large pitcher or individual glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.
- Optional: For a frothier slushie, blend a little longer or add a splash of sparkling water before serving.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Use ripe but firm strawberries for best texture. Frozen strawberries can be used to enhance chill and thickness. Make simple syrup first to avoid gritty sugar bits. Pulse ice in short bursts to prevent blender overheating. Blend in batches for large crowds. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 days and stir occasionally to prevent freezing solid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0.5
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