Lush Slush
Cool off with the vibrant and refreshing *Lush Slush*, a fruity frozen drink that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. This 10-minute recipe combines the natural sweetness of frozen strawberries with tangy pineapple and orange juices, creating a tropical base that’s lightened with fizzy lemon-lime soda. For extra chill, ice cubes are blended to achieve the perfect slushy consistency, making it an ideal thirst-quencher on hot days. Customize the sweetness with a hint of honey, and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and sophistication. Perfect for summer parties or a quick treat, this non-alcoholic slush is a crowd-pleaser that feels like a mini vacation in a glass. Serve immediately and sip your way to paradise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Frozen strawberries
- 1 cup Pineapple juice (chilled)
- 1 cup Orange juice (chilled)
- 1 cup Lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite, chilled)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons Honey (optional, for sweetening)
- 4 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen strawberries, pineapple juice, and orange juice.
2. Blend on high until the strawberries are fully pureed and the mixture is smooth.
3. Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the ice is crushed and the mixture reaches a slushy consistency.
4. Pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda and gently stir it into the slush with a spoon. Avoid blending at this step to retain the fizz from the soda.
5. Taste the slush. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add the honey and stir it in until dissolved.
6. Divide the slush into serving glasses.
7. For an extra touch, garnish with a mint leaf on top of each glass.
8. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon, and enjoy your Lush Slush!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1272 mg | 27% | |
*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.
