Lemonade Slushies
These Lemonade Slushies are the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. They’re light, refreshing, and oh-so-tasty. Plus, they only require a few simple ingredients.
This simple recipe is perfect for your next summer gathering or it’s a great way to cool off after working in the garden. So, gather your friends and family in the kitchen and whip up a batch of sweet refreshing treats.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This lemonade slushie recipe is quick and easy to make.
- All you need are a few simple ingredients, a blender, and a few minutes of your time.
- It’s the perfect refreshing treat for hot summer days!
- Plus, it’s easily adaptable to suit your taste preferences.
🛒Ingredients
You only need five ingredients to help you make this delicious and refreshing summer beverage. Gather these ingredients on your next trip to the grocery store and get ready to enjoy this sweet drink with your family and friends.
- ice
- lemonade
- sugar
- lemon slices
- mint leaves
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make These Lemonade Slushies
Making these lemonade slushies is super simple. Just follow the directions here or find the full recipe in the recipe card at the bottom of the post to enjoy this tangy and frozen drink with your loved ones this summer.
Step 1: Blend the slushie
Add the ice, lemonade, and sugar to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Pour into the glass and garnish
Pour into glasses and garnish with a lemon slice and mint leaf, if desired, and enjoy!
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
Tropical: For a tropical twist, try adding mango or pineapple to the blender.- Sweetener: Instead of sugar, use honey or agave nectar for natural sweetness.
- Strawberry: Add some frozen or fresh strawberries for a berry flavor.
If you love lemonade check out this Pineapple Strawberry Lemonade recipe as well!
🥄 Equipment
You only need a couple of kitchen tools to help you make this summer beverage. Gather these tools and get ready to sip on this refreshing drink with your family.
- blender
- serving glasses
🥫 Storage
This lemonade slush should be enjoyed right away to get the full effect.
💭 Tips
Here are some tips that can help you make the perfect lemonade slush!
- Make sure to run your blender until your ice cubes are broken up for the best texture.
- If you don’t have mint leaves, try adding other fresh herbs like basil or rosemary to your glass for a garnish.
- I like to use a high-powered blender like a Ninja but any type of that you have on hand will work it may just take longer for it to blend.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Try adding more sugar, honey, or agave to sweeten it up.
Yes, you can use any kind of fruit juice that you like. Orange juice would be a great substitution.
Try using natural sweeteners like honey or agave and reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
🍽 More Lemonade Recipes
Do you enjoy lemonade, try these delicious recipes:
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🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Lemonade Slushies
Equipment
- Blender
- serving glass
Ingredients
- 4 cups ice
- 1 cup lemonade
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- lemon slices optional
- mint leaves optional
Instructions
- Add the ice, lemonade, and sugar to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with a lemon slice and mint leaf, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.