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Frozen Strawberry Lemon Slushie

Published: Jun 21, 2019 · Last Updated: Jul 27, 2022 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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These refreshing strawberry lemon slushies are so good you won't want to share. They're made with fresh strawberries (though you can use frozen too!) This strawberry lemon slush recipe is kid-friendly and perfect for enjoying outdoors on a hot summer day.

Three strawberry slushies with a side of fresh strawberries.

I find that these homemade strawberry lemon slushies are like a more flavorful version of a Sonic Strawberry Limeade. And healthier, too! If you wanted to make something more like a Strawberry Limeade or Cherry Limeade, you can always make about half of the strawberry slush, and then add some sparkling water to the rest of the glass and stir to combine.

Ingredients:

  • Strawberries (fresh or frozen) - This is the key ingredient for these strawberry slushies.
  • Agave nectar - This adds sweetness, but is better than using sugar, because it blends so nicely into the drink!
  • Lemon - (you'll use the juice)
  • Lime - (you'll use the juice)
  • Ice - To cool down the drink and give it its "slushy" texture

Why lemons AND limes?

It took us awhile to find the perfect balance of citrus to sugar to strawberries. Which meant a lot of taste testing. But finally, we found it. And it involved using both lemon and lime flavors. The lemon adds the perfect tartness and brightness, while the fresh lime juice brings an additional depth of flavor.

What can I use instead of agave nectar?

We realize not everyone may have agave nectar on hand. Or just may prefer to use something else! Here are some alternatives:

Honey - While honey is thicker than agave nectar, it can still be swapped out. Just use a 1:1 ratio. So you'd just use ¼ cup honey instead of ¼ cup agave nectar,

Simple syrup - Check out our simple syrup recipe here.

Sugar - Sugar can be a good substitute, though it won't dissolve well in the drink. If you do use sugar, use a ratio of 1:3 sugar to agave nectar. So you'd use ⅓ of the amount of agave.... let's see... ⅓ of ¼ cup is 1/12 of a cup. 4 teaspoons. Use 4 teaspoons of sugar.

Maple syrup - If you have maple syrup on hand, you can use a 1:1 ratio. So the same amount of maple syrup as you would agave nectar.

strawberry slushies with a bowl of strawberries on the side.
strawberry slush up close.

Tips and tricks:

  • If using frozen strawberries, you'll especially want to have a good blender to make sure they blend up properly. We have this blender and LOVE it.
  • Using both lemon and lime juice provides the perfect balance and complexity.
frozen strawberry drinks from above.

Looking for more summer recipes?

  • Summertime peach panzanella
  • Easy tomato bruschetta
  • Pan con tomate - Spanish tomato bread
frozen strawberry slushie in a glass.
Strawberry Slush

Strawberry Slush

Recipe by Aimee
These refreshing strawberry slushies are so good you won't want to share. They're made with fresh strawberries (you can use frozen too!) This strawberry slush recipe is kid-friendly and perfect for enjoying outdoors on a hot summer day.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 81 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb strawberries stems removed
  • ¼ cup agave nectar
  • ½ lemon (juice)
  • ½ lime (juice)
  • 3 cups ice

Instructions
 

  • Add the strawberries, agave nectar, lemon juice, and lime juice to a blender. Blend together until well combined.
  • Add the ice. Pulse until smooth. (Don't overdo it or it may melt).
  • Pour into 3-4 glasses. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Tips - 
  • If using frozen strawberries, you'll especially want to have a good blender to make sure they blend up properly. 
  • Using both lemon and lime juice provides the perfect balance and complexity.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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