Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Basil Lemonade Slushie
A cool, tangy, and slightly herbal frozen slushie combining fresh strawberries, basil, and lemon juice for a perfect summer drink that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (225 grams; frozen can be used)
- 10 large fresh basil leaves, roughly torn (Italian basil preferred)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 medium lemons, approximately 120 ml)
- 1 cup cold water (240 ml)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar or honey (65 grams), or to taste
- 3 cups ice cubes (around 450 grams)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and slice the fresh strawberries. If using frozen, measure them out and keep frozen until blending.
- Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer or by hand to get about ½ cup (120 ml) of fresh lemon juice, removing any seeds.
- Add the strawberries, fresh basil leaves, fresh lemon juice, cold water, and sugar or honey into the blender.
- Pulse the mixture until the basil is finely chopped and the ingredients are well combined into a fragrant, pink lemonade base.
- Add the ice cubes to the blended mixture and blend again on high speed until the texture is icy and slushie-like with no large ice chunks remaining.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as needed. If too thick, add a splash of water and pulse again.
- Pour the slushie into tall glasses and garnish with a fresh basil leaf or a slice of lemon if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overblend the ice to avoid a watery texture. Pulse and check frequently. Use fresh lemon juice and basil for best flavor. Frozen strawberries can be used without thawing to keep the slushie icy. Adjust sweetness gradually to taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer and thaw slightly before stirring and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (half of the
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
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