Description
A refreshing cherry-flavored slushie perfect for cooling off on hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen cherries
- 1 cup cherry juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cherries, for garnish (optional)
- Mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by gathering your frozen cherries and tossing them into the blender; add the lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
- Pour in the cherry juice and add the sugar; adjust the sugar to taste, then blend until smooth.
- Add a handful of ice cubes and pulse until the ice is crushed and incorporated, achieving a slushy texture.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or acidity as needed.
- Once satisfied with the flavor, pour the slushie into a glass and garnish with a fresh cherry and mint leaves.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, try natural sweeteners like stevia or agave syrup. For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg