Strawberry Slurpies
Cool off with the ultimate summer refresher—Strawberry Slurpies! This vibrant and ultra-refreshing drink is bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, balanced by a hint of tangy lemon juice and customizable sweetness from sugar or honey. Blended with ice and cold water, it delivers the perfect slushy texture in just 5 minutes, making it a quick and easy treat for hot days. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an added touch of sophistication and a pop of color. Perfect for poolside lounging or as a fun, family-friendly beverage, this simple recipe is your go-to for a fruity, ice-cold delight that's both delicious and hydrating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1.5 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and hull the strawberries to remove the green tops.
In a blender, combine the strawberries, ice cubes, cold water, sugar (or honey), and lemon juice.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and slushy. This should take about 1-2 minutes depending on your blender.
Taste the slushy and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding a bit more sugar or honey, then blend again briefly.
Pour the slushie mixture into two glasses.
Top with fresh mint leaves as a garnish if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Strawberry Slurpie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 462 mg | 10% | |
*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.
