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Raspberry Lemonade Slushie: Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Raspberry Lemonade Slushie is a refreshing summer drink perfect for cooling down on hot days. Made with fresh raspberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and ice, it combines tart and sweet flavors with a pleasant slushy texture. Easy to prepare, chilled, and blended, this vibrant drink is garnished with fresh mint, raspberries, and lemon slices for an eye-catching presentation.

Ingredients

Fruit and Juice

  • 2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen if out of season)
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)

Sweetener

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Liquid

  • 4 cups cold water

Ice and Garnish

  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
  • Additional raspberries and lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Raspberries: In a blender, add 2 cups of fresh raspberries, or frozen raspberries directly without thawing if fresh are unavailable.
  2. Juice Lemons: Squeeze lemons to obtain 1 cup of fresh lemon juice; roll lemons on the countertop beforehand to maximize juice extraction. Strain to remove seeds and pulp.
  3. Add Lemon Juice: Pour the strained lemon juice into the blender with the raspberries.
  4. Add Sugar: Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to balance the tartness of the lemon and raspberries.
  5. Add Water: Pour 4 cups of cold water into the blender mixture.
  6. Blend Mixture: Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until the raspberries are pureed and sugar is dissolved, resulting in a smooth liquid.
  7. Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture and add more sugar if desired, blending again to incorporate.
  8. Chill Mixture: Pour the raspberry lemonade mixture into a large pitcher or bowl; cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and meld flavors.
  9. Stir Chilled Mixture: Remove the chilled lemonade from the fridge and stir well to ensure consistency.
  10. Prepare Ice for Slushie: Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the blender (adjust quantity for desired slushiness).
  11. Add Lemonade to Blender: Pour about 2 cups of the chilled raspberry lemonade over the ice; blend in batches if necessary.
  12. Blend to Slush: Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until ice is crushed and the mixture achieves a slushy consistency; add more lemonade mixture if too thick.
  13. Serve: Pour the slushie into tall glasses for an attractive presentation.
  14. Garnish: Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves, extra raspberries, and lemon slices on the rim for a colorful touch.
  15. Enjoy Immediately: Serve immediately with a straw or spoon, ideally colorful straws for a festive look.
  16. Store Leftovers: Store any leftover slushie in the freezer, noting that its texture may change and lose slushiness when frozen.

Notes

  • If frozen raspberries are used, there is no need to thaw before blending, which helps keep the mixture chilled.
  • Adjust the amount of sugar based on preference or sweetness of the fruit.
  • For thicker or more slushy texture, increase ice quantity or blend longer.
  • Leftover slushie stored in the freezer may lose its texture but can still be enjoyed as a frozen treat.
  • Use fresh mint, lemon slices, and extra raspberries as garnish for an enhanced visual appeal and subtle extra flavor.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/raspberry-lemonade-slushie-refreshing-summer-drink-recipe/