The Ultimate Homemade Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Slushie
Make this easy homemade slushie for a refreshing summer drink. This recipe delivers the best frozen strawberry lemonade without needing an ice cream base.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and frozen
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 1 cup cold water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes (optional, for thicker slush)
Instructions
- Combine the frozen strawberries, fresh lemon juice, cold water, and sugar in a high-powered blender.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and has a thick, slushy consistency. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the mixture is too thick, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired texture. If it is too thin, add the optional ice cubes and blend again briefly.
- Taste the mixture and add more sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
- Pour immediately into chilled glasses. Serve this quick frozen summer cooler right away for the best texture.
Notes
- For a make ahead frozen drink, you can freeze the blended mixture in an airtight container for up to one month. Thaw slightly before serving.
- To make this a cocktail alternative frozen drink, add 1.5 ounces of white rum or vodka per serving before the final blend.
- If you do not have fresh strawberries, you can substitute with 1.5 cups of frozen strawberry puree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 48
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 57
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0