Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Slushie (Printable version)

Frosty strawberries and lemon blended with a touch of sugar; quick, vegan, and perfect for summer refreshment.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 cups frozen strawberries
02 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)

→ Optional Garnish

04 - Lemon slices
05 - Fresh mint leaves

# How to make it:

01 - Add the frozen strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar to a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend until the mixture is smooth and slushy in texture.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more sugar if desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses. Garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It’s the quickest cooling treat to make before you even break a sweat.
  • The bright flavor and frosty texture mean every sip feels like a mini escape, even if all you’re escaping is your own backyard.
02 -
  • If your blender isn’t high-powered, give the frozen berries a few minutes to soften or add a splash of water to avoid overworking the motor.
  • Once I absentmindedly used bottled lemon juice, and the difference in brightness convinced me to never skip the fresh stuff again.
03 -
  • Work in small batches if doubling to avoid overfilling your blender and getting uneven results.
  • Garnish with both lemon and mint to make even a Tuesday afternoon feel worth celebrating.
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