Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Main Description
Add a new twist to an old summer standby with this delicious lemonade "slushee" that happily marries strawberries and lemons.
Although you can use fresh strawberries, the best slushee effect is achieved by blending frozen strawberries with crushed ice. If you use frozen strawberries, let them thaw a tiny bit before blending so that they are easier to crush in your blender. Also, it's best to use precrushed ice; if using ice cubes, choose the smallest ones to avoid harming the blades of your blender. The length of time you blend the drink will determine its thickness. More blending time equals more liquid. Less time gives you a drink you can eat with a spoon!
Recipe Times
- Total Time : 2 minutes
- Prep Time : 2 minutes
- Servings : 2
- 2 cups frozen (or fresh) strawberries (about 24 strawberries)
- 1/2 cup crushed ice (or smallest cubes possible)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
- 3 packets of sugar substitute or 2 Tablespoons of sugar (or to taste)
- 3/4 cup water
Optional- 1/4 lemon, sliced, for garnish
- 1 Tablespoon of ginger, fresh or dried (finely chopped)
- A few mint leaves
step 1Allow frozen strawberries to thaw slightly.
step 2Before placing ice cubes in blender, crush large chunks by sealing securely inside a
Ziploc® Brand Storage Bag and rolling over the bag firmly with a rolling pin.
step 3Combine lemon juice, strawberries, sugar substitute or sugar, crushed ice and water in blender jar. If blades get stuck, add more water.
step 4Blend on high with lid tightly secured until smooth and thick.
step 5Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with a slice of lemon, if desired.
written by:
Diane, SC Johnson home care expert