Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Frozen Lemonade Slush that blends freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and ice into a smooth, icy treat perfect for hot summer days. This vegan beverage can be customized with lemon zest or fresh fruit for extra flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- Fresh mint or lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon juice: Squeeze fresh lemons to obtain about 1 cup of lemon juice, ensuring no seeds are included.
- Combine ingredients: Add the lemon juice, granulated sugar, cold water, and ice cubes into a blender.
- Add lemon zest (optional): For an enhanced lemon flavor, add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest to the blender before blending.
- Blend: Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and slushy in texture, making sure there are no large ice chunks remaining.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the slush and add more sugar if desired, then blend briefly again to mix.
- Serve: Pour the frozen lemonade slush into chilled glasses immediately.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices to add visual appeal and subtle aroma.
Notes
- For a flavored twist, add a handful of fresh strawberries or raspberries before blending.
- You can freeze the mixture in ice cube trays and re-blend later for a quick slush on demand.
