Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Slushie (Printer-friendly)

Icy blend of strawberries, lemon juice and sugar for a bright, 5-minute summer slushie.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Place frozen strawberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and granulated sugar into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on medium-high until the mixture reaches a smooth, slushy texture, pausing to scrape down the sides if needed.
03 - Taste and add more sugar to sweeten if desired; for a thinner consistency, add up to 1/2 cup cold water or a few ice cubes and pulse to combine.
04 - Divide the slush between two glasses and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves; serve immediately.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It’s the secret weapon for those sweltering afternoons when you want a treat that’s light but still feels indulgent.
  • The short ingredient list means you can practically make it on a whim—no complicated prep, just instant refreshment.
02 -
  • If the strawberries aren’t fully frozen, you’ll end up with more juice than slush—freeze your berries solid first for the best texture.
  • Blending too long makes the slushie watery, so stop as soon as it’s smooth and thick for maximum refreshment.
03 -
  • Pulse the blender instead of running it continuously—this keeps the slushie thick instead of soupy.
  • Finish with a little zest of lemon right on top for a burst of citrus aroma everyone will notice.
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