Description
This Frozen Peach Lemonade Slushie is the ultimate refreshing summer cooler, combining the natural sweetness of frozen peaches with the tartness of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Light, icy, and perfectly balanced, this quick and easy slushie is ideal for beating the heat and delighting your taste buds with every sip.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen peach slices (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6-8 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup water (more if needed for desired consistency)
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Soften the Peaches: Take your frozen peach slices out of the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes. This softens them slightly to facilitate easier blending without adding excess liquid.
- Juice the Lemons: While the peaches soften, juice 6-8 lemons to yield about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Roll the lemons on the counter before juicing to release more juice and remove any seeds.
- Combine Ingredients in Blender: Add the slightly thawed peaches, fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water to a high-powered blender. For less powerful blenders, add water gradually to ensure a smooth blend.
- Blend to Slushie Consistency: Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed until completely smooth and thick with a slushie-like texture. If too thick, add more water a tablespoon at a time, blending again. Avoid too much water to prevent it becoming a smoothie.
- Adjust Texture: Check the consistency and aim for a thick icy slush. If too thin, add more frozen peach slices and re-blend; if too thick, add more water and blend again for the perfect icy balance.
- Taste and Sweeten: Sample the slushie and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar in teaspoons if needed. Frozen drinks tend to taste less sweet, so adding sugar incrementally helps reach your preferred sweetness.
- Serve: Pour the slushie immediately into glasses to maintain its icy texture.
- Garnish: Add fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices for an attractive presentation.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately as the slushie will begin to melt if left at room temperature too long.
Notes
- Use a high-powered blender for best texture; if unavailable, add water gradually to facilitate blending.
- You can adjust sugar quantity based on personal preference or substitute with alternative sweeteners.
- For a tangier slushie, increase lemon juice slightly, but add sugar accordingly to balance.
- If the slushie melts, place it briefly in the freezer to firm up before serving again.
- This recipe yields 4 servings and is perfect for quick refreshment during hot weather.
