Cranberry Orange Juice Slushee
Cool off with the vibrant, refreshing flavors of a Cranberry Orange Juice Slushee, the perfect fusion of tangy cranberry juice and sweet orange juice blended to icy perfection. This easy-to-make drink comes together in just 10 minutes, featuring a touch of honey for natural sweetness and a hint of orange zest for an extra citrusy boost. With its gorgeous ruby-red hue, this slushee is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight, especially when garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply craving a quick and healthy frozen drink, this recipe is a must-try. Perfect for those searching for "easy homemade slushee recipes" or "cranberry orange summer drinks," this icy creation is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1.5 cups orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey (or sweetener of choice)
- 3 cups ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 0.25 cups fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- 2 slices orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Add the cranberry juice, orange juice, honey, and orange zest to a blender.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and secure the lid tightly.
Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and has a slush-like texture, about 30-60 seconds.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if needed. Blend briefly to combine if additional sweetener is added.
Pour the slushee into two glasses.
Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Cranberry Orange Juice Slushee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.9 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1218 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
