Summertime Slush
Cool down with the ultimate refreshment of "Summertime Slush," a vibrant and fruity drink that's bursting with tropical flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines juicy fresh strawberries, tangy pineapple chunks, and a citrusy blend of orange and lemon juice for a perfectly balanced frozen treat. Sweetened naturally with honey and blended with ice cubes, it’s the ideal healthy slushie for summer barbecues, poolside lounging, or any hot day needing a splash of sunshine. Ready in just 10 minutes and beautifully garnished with fresh mint leaves, this guilt-free, family-friendly beverage is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Sip your way into paradise with this refreshing summertime favorite! Keywords: summertime slush recipe, easy homemade slushie, tropical slush drink, summer refreshment ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained if canned)
- 1.5 cups Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- 3 cups Ice cubes
- 4 sprigs Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries, then set them aside.
If using fresh pineapple, peel, core, and cut it into chunks.
In a high-powered blender, add the fresh strawberries, pineapple chunks, orange juice, and lemon juice.
Drizzle honey into the blender (optional, depending on the sweetness of the fruit).
Add the ice cubes to the blender.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and slushy. If the consistency is too thick, add additional orange juice 1 tablespoon at a time.
Pour the Summertime Slush into chilled glasses.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 734 mg | 16% | |
*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.
