Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Slush

Directions

1. 1Stir the lemonade, strawberry puree, and lemon juice together in a pitcher until smooth.
2. 2Taste and whisk in the simple syrup if you want it a touch sweeter, which also helps it freeze.
3. 3Pour the chilled mixture into the Slushi vessel, staying below the max line.
4. 4Lock the lid, power on, and choose the SLUSH preset.
5. 5Let it churn until the lights hold steady, roughly 30 minutes.
6. 6Dispense into a glass and finish with a fresh strawberry on the rim.

Tips

• Pour cold lemonade and strawberry puree into the Slushi bowl at the same ratio, then let the machine churn for 20-60 minutes until you see it pull away from the sides easily when you peek at the tap.
• If your slush comes out too thin, add a touch more strawberry puree next time; if it's too thick to dispense, pour in a splash more cold lemonade and give it another 5-10 minutes to churn.
• Fresh lemon juice brightens the strawberry flavor, but don't skip the full sugar lemonade base, it's what gives the slush the right texture when the machine churns it.

Variations

• Swap strawberry puree for frozen raspberry puree and reduce the sugar lemonade by a quarter for a tart berry twist.
• Make a Strawberry Lemonade with Fresh Mint by adding fresh mint leaves to your cold lemonade base before pouring into the Slushi bowl, then strain out leaves before serving.
• Use half cold lemonade and half cold ginger ale mixed with strawberry puree for a lighter, fizzy version that still churns into a proper slush.

FAQ

Can I use fresh strawberries instead of puree?

No, the machine needs liquid to churn properly. Puree is the way to go; it mixes evenly with the lemonade and creates the right consistency as it churns.

Why isn't my slush getting thick after 45 minutes?

Make sure your lemonade is actually cold from the fridge and your Slushi bowl is fully chilled before you start. If the base is too warm, it won't set up properly even with churning.

How long can I keep the slush once it's done?

Serve it right away while it's at peak texture. If you need to store it, transfer to a freezer container and it'll keep for a few hours, though the texture gets icier over time.

Can I make this less sweet?

Use half regular cold lemonade and half unsweetened cold lemonade mixed together, then add your strawberry puree and pour into the Slushi bowl as normal. This waters down the sugar while keeping the churn going smoothly.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 4 servings · estimated