Frozen Lemonade or Fruit Juice Slushies

Cool off on a hot day with these irresistibly refreshing Frozen Lemonade or Fruit Juice Slushies! Featuring your favorite chilled juice or lemonade blended with ice cubes to a perfectly smooth, icy texture, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Customize the sweetness with a touch of optional sugar, and take it up a notch by garnishing with fresh fruit slices or vibrant mint leaves. Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, these homemade slushies are a quick and delightful treat for kids and adults alike. Whether you're looking for a fun summer beverage or a fruity snack, this icy drink is perfect for beating the heat.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups lemonade or fruit juice (chilled)
• 3 cups ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of juice)
• 0 as needed fresh fruit slices or mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Directions

Step 1

1. Gather all ingredients and ensure the fruit juice or lemonade is chilled for best results.

Step 2

2. Add the lemonade or fruit juice to a high-powered blender.

Step 3

3. Add the ice cubes to the blender. Start with 2 cups of ice if you prefer a thinner slushie, or use 3 cups for a thicker consistency.

Step 4

4. If desired, add the granulated sugar to the blender to sweeten your slushie. Skip this step if your juice or lemonade is already sweet enough.

Step 5

5. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and reaches the desired slushie consistency, usually about 30-60 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.

Step 6

6. Taste the slushie and adjust sweetness or consistency if necessary by adding more sugar, juice, or ice.

Step 7

7. Pour the slushie into two glasses and garnish with fresh fruit slices or mint leaves, if desired.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon and enjoy your refreshing frozen slushie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(490g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	203

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 50.1g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 14mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 85.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.8%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 98.2%