Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Slushie Pitcher
A quick and easy frozen strawberry lemonade slushie pitcher perfect for summer parties, combining tart lemon juice and sweet frozen strawberries for a refreshing icy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600g) frozen strawberries
- 1 cup (240ml) fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) cold water
- 2 cups (300g) ice cubes
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Roll the lemons on the countertop to soften, then cut and juice until you have about 1 cup (240ml) of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp.
- Place 4 cups (600g) of frozen strawberries in a high-speed blender. Pulse on high for about 30 seconds until the strawberries break down into a thick puree, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add 1/2 cup (100g) sugar and 1 1/2 cups (360ml) cold water to the blender. Blend on medium speed for 1 minute until the sugar dissolves and the mixture loosens slightly.
- Add the fresh lemon juice to the blender. Blend on low for 20 seconds to combine without losing the icy texture.
- Add 2 cups (300g) of ice cubes. Pulse a few times until the ice is crushed but still chunky, like a slushie.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if needed. If too thick, blend in a splash more cold water.
- Pour the slushie into a large pitcher or individual glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly.
Notes
Use good-quality frozen strawberries for best texture. Pulse frozen strawberries first to create a sorbet-like base before adding liquids. Serve immediately for best icy texture or refrigerate briefly. If slushie separates, stir or blend again. Can substitute sugar with honey, agave, or sugar-free sweeteners. For a fizzy twist, add sparkling water before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (8 fl oz
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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