How to Make Lemonade Slushies

Homemade Lemonade Slushies are a refreshing and affordable summer treat made with just lemon juice, water, sugar, and ice. Perfect for cooling down on hot days.

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Shopping list:

• fresh squeezed lemon juice
• granulated sugar
• water
• ice
• lemon slices, optional for garnish

Lemonade slushies are the ultimate summer refreshment, icy, sweet, and packed with bright citrus flavor. Made with just four simple ingredients, lemon juice, water, sugar, and ice, they come together quickly in a blender and are perfect for cooling off on a hot day. This homemade version is not only refreshing and delicious, but also budget friendly and made with ingredients you probably already have on hand.

They’re a hit at summer parties, picnics, or backyard BBQs and can easily be customized for adults by adding a splash of vodka, rum, or even a pour of chilled white wine for a fun twist. Whether you serve them in tall glasses with lemon wedges or in cute cups with straws for the kids, lemonade slushies are a simple way to make any warm day feel extra special.

If you're looking for some more refreshing slushie recipes, check out my Kool Aid Slushies or Coconut Limeade Slushie!

Have some more lemons to use? Try this Strawberry Lemonade or Lemon Shortbread Cookies!

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Recipe tips and substitution ideas:

• Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor, but bottled lemon juice works in a pinch.

• Be sure to blend the ice last to keep your slushie smooth.

• Adjust sweetness by tasting and adding more sugar if needed, especially if your lemons are very tart.

• Add a pinch of salt to enhance the lemon flavor without making the drink salty.

• Serve immediately for the best texture, or freeze slightly and stir again before serving.

• Add fruit or herbs like peaches, blueberries, strawberries or mint for a fun twist. Try using limes or oranges instead of lemon.

• For adults, add a splash of vodka, rum, or wine for a refreshing grown up version!

Our favorite kitchen equipment and supplies used with this recipe:

• Ninja Professional Blender
• Electric Citrus Juicer
• OXO Good Grips 7-Piece Nesting Measuring Beaker Set

Yield 6 servings

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time

10 Min

Total time

10 Min

How to Make Lemonade Slushies

Lemonade slushies are a cool and refreshing drink made with simple ingredients like lemon juice, water, sugar, and ice. They're easy to make, budget-friendly, and can be turned into a fun adult beverage with a splash of wine or liquor!

Ingredients

• ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 4 cups ice
• Lemon slices, optional for garnish

Instructions

1. To your blender, add lemon juice, sugar, and water. Blend until combined. Add the ice, then blend until smooth.
2. Add additional ice, if needed to get a slushie consistency. Pour into glasses, add a fresh lemon slice and serve.

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