Sunshine Slush

Brighten your day with the refreshing burst of citrus flavors in this delightful Sunshine Slush! A tropical blend of orange juice, pineapple juice, and zesty lemon juice creates a perfectly tangy-sweet harmony, while a touch of orange zest amplifies the natural citrus essence. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just minutes, using a simple homemade syrup, crushed ice, and your trusty blender to achieve the ultimate slushy texture. Ideal as a summertime treat or a vibrant party drink, this sunshine-in-a-glass is both cooling and invigorating. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a graceful finishing touch, and sip your way to pure citrus bliss! Perfect for those searching for "citrus slush recipes," "summer drinks," or "easy blender beverages."

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:2 mins

Total Time:12 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 0.5 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 4 cups crushed ice
• 4 sprigs mint leaves (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.

Step 2

In a blender, combine the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, orange zest, and crushed ice.

Step 3

Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and slushy in texture.

Step 4

Taste your Sunshine Slush and adjust sweetness if needed by adding a little more sugar or juice, then blend briefly again.

Step 5

Pour the slush evenly into four serving glasses.

Step 6

Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and an extra layer of freshness.

Step 7

Serve immediately with a straw or spoon and enjoy the vibrant, citrus goodness!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1201g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	775.8

Total Fat 2.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 176.9g
Protein 4.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 96.0mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 1267.7mg	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: 2.5%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 95.3%