Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Slushie (Printer-friendly)

Icy blend of frozen strawberries, lemon juice and sugar—bright, refreshing, and ready in minutes for hot days.

# Required 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 Steps:

01 - Place the frozen strawberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and granulated sugar into a high-speed blender.
02 - Pulse and then blend on high until the mixture becomes smooth and has a slushy texture, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and add more sugar if desired; if the mixture is too thick, add up to 1/2 cup cold water or a few ice cubes and blend briefly to adjust consistency.
04 - Pour evenly into two glasses, garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if using, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The three-ingredient magic means you’re never far from a frosty treat when the craving hits.
  • It’s astonishing how a blender and five minutes can summon a pitcher of pure refreshment out of what you have on hand.
02 -
  • Once I added ice to stretch a batch and learned the hard way: too much turns it watery, so add it a little at a time if you need a thinner drink.
  • Swapping in honey or agave makes it vegan-friendly and adds a floral complexity that’s surprisingly good.
03 -
  • If the blender is struggling with frozen strawberries, add liquids first and pulse patiently to protect the motor.
  • A pinch of salt (just a tiny bit) enhances the overall brightness without making it salty—it’s my sneaky little secret.
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