Description
Beat the heat with this Ninja Slushi Strawberry Lemonade, a frosty blend of sweet fresh strawberries and tangy lemonade crafted in the Ninja Slushi machine. Perfect for Oklahoma summers or any sunny day, this refreshing summer drink combines vibrant flavors and a smooth, icy texture. It’s a healthy strawberry drink that’s quick to make, customizable, and ideal for barbecues, picnics, or relaxing at home. Garnish with lemon slices and mint for a pop of color and enjoy a strawberry lemonade slush that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled (or frozen for a thicker strawberry lemonade slush)
- 1 cup lemonade, preferably freshly squeezed
- ½ cup simple syrup (or honey for a natural sweetener)
- 2 cups ice, preferably crushed
- Lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds, for added texture
- Splash of sparkling water, for fizz
Scale:
- 1x: Serves 4
- 2x: Serves 8
- 3x: Serves 12
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and hull fresh strawberries. If using fresh lemonade, squeeze lemons to yield 1 cup of juice.
- Load the Ninja Slushi Machine: Add strawberries, lemonade, simple syrup, and ice to the Ninja Slushi machine container in that order.
- Blend: Select the “Slushi” setting and process for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is a smooth strawberry lemonade slush.
- Serve: Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of mint for a vibrant refreshing summer drink.
- Optional Twist: For a variation, blend in a handful of raspberries or a splash of coconut water.
Notes
- Sweetness Adjustment: Taste the mixture before blending and adjust simple syrup based on strawberries’ tartness.
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but store leftovers in the freezer for up to 24 hours. Reblend briefly before serving.
- Adult Version: Add 1 oz vodka per serving for a spirited Ninja Slushi recipe (consume responsibly).
- Equipment Tip: Chill glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes to keep the slushi frosty longer.
- Alternative: If you don’t have a Ninja Slushi machine, a high-powered blender works, but the texture may vary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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