Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Slush for Hot Days
Frozen strawberry lemonade slush is a quick blended drink with tart lemon juice, sweet frozen strawberries, sugar, and plenty of ice for a thick, spoonable, fairground-style texture.
Equipment
- Blender
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring cups
- Long spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 300 g frozen strawberries unsweetened, whole or sliced; no need to thaw (about 2 heaping cups)
- 120 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice about 3–4 medium lemons (1/2 cup)
- 480 ml cold water 2 cups
- 65–90 g granulated sugar to taste (about 1/3–1/2 cup)
- 260–360 g ice cubes as needed for thickness (about 3–4 cups)
- 240 ml lemon-lime soda or club soda optional, chilled, to top glasses (1 cup)
- lemon slices optional garnish
- fresh strawberries optional garnish
Instructions
- Set up your blender. Place your blender jar on the base and make sure the lid fits tightly.
- Add the liquids and sugar first. Pour the cold water and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the blender, add the granulated sugar, then blend for 10–15 seconds to dissolve most of the sugar.
- Add the frozen strawberries. Tip in the frozen strawberries and blend on medium (pulse a few times if needed) until the strawberries break down and the mixture turns an even pink.
- Start with 3 cups of ice. Add 3 cups of ice cubes and blend on medium-high until the ice is crushed and the drink looks thick and slushy. If the ice just spins, stop, stir with a long spoon or spatula, then blend again in short bursts (never put utensils into a moving blender).
- Check the texture and sweetness. Taste and adjust: add a tablespoon or two more sugar if needed, or add a squeeze of lemon juice if it’s too sweet.
- Adjust with more ice if needed. If the slush feels too thin, add up to 1 more cup of ice and blend again until smooth and icy.
- Serve right away, plain or sparkling. Spoon or pour into 3–4 chilled glasses. Serve as-is, or top each glass with a splash (about 1/4 cup) of lemon-lime soda or club soda for a lightly fizzy finish.
- Garnish and enjoy. Add a lemon slice and a strawberry to each glass if you like; serve with straws or spoons and stir if it separates as it softens.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg
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