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.
Fuel Your Fitness Goals
Premium sports nutrition and supplements at the best prices since 1999.
Over 25 years of sports nutrition excellence
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 |
99 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% | |
*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.
