Description
This Peach Lemonade Slushie is the ultimate summer refreshment, combining ripe peaches and freshly squeezed lemon juice to create a sweet, tangy, and icy drink. Perfectly balanced with sugar and a hint of water to blend into a smooth, frosty slush, this recipe is easy to make in just 10 minutes and serves 4. Garnished with fresh lemon slices, peach slices, and mint, it’s a delightful way to cool off on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6-8 lemons)
Liquid and Sweetener
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
For the Slushie
- 4 cups ice cubes
Garnishes (Optional)
- Lemon slices
- Peach slices
- Fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Place the chopped peaches into a blender, ensuring they are roughly chopped for easier blending.
- Add lemon juice: Pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice over the peaches in the blender to add a tangy brightness.
- Add water and sugar: Pour in 1 cup of water and add ½ cup of granulated sugar. Adjust the sugar amount to your desired sweetness level before blending.
- Blend initial mixture: Blend the ingredients until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
- Taste and adjust sweetness: Sample the mix and add more sugar if desired, blending briefly to incorporate it.
- Strain the mixture (optional): Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth to remove any peach skin or pulp. Use a spoon to press down and extract as much liquid as possible, discarding the solids left behind.
- Return to blender: Pour the strained (or unstrained) peach lemonade base back into the blender.
- Add ice cubes: Add 4 cups of ice cubes directly to the peach lemonade base in the blender.
- Blend to slushie consistency: Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and slushy. Pause to scrape down the sides as needed to evenly blend all ingredients.
- Adjust texture: If the slushie is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend again. If too thin, add additional ice cubes and blend until desired consistency is reached.
- Final flavor adjustment: Taste the slushie and add extra lemon juice or sugar if needed, blending briefly after each addition.
- Serve: Pour the finished peach lemonade slushie into glasses or mason jars for serving.
- Garnish: Add lemon slices, peach slices, and sprigs of fresh mint as garnishes for a beautiful presentation.
- Enjoy immediately: Serve the slushie right away to enjoy its refreshing icy texture at its best.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by altering the amount of sugar or lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
- Straining the mixture is optional but recommended for a smoother texture without peach pulp or skin bits.
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- If you prefer a more tart drink, increase the lemon juice slightly.
- For a boozy version, add a splash of vodka or rum before serving.
- This slushie is best consumed immediately as it may melt and lose its texture if left standing.
