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.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and hull the strawberries, then set them aside.

Step 2

If using fresh pineapple, peel, core, and cut it into chunks.

Step 3

In a high-powered blender, add the fresh strawberries, pineapple chunks, orange juice, and lemon juice.

Step 4

Drizzle honey into the blender (optional, depending on the sweetness of the fruit).

Step 5

Add the ice cubes to the blender.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Pour the Summertime Slush into chilled glasses.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(444g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	309.4

Total Fat 1.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 65.2g
Protein 3.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 37.3mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 733.7mg	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: 3.9%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 92.0%