When the weather turns hot and the sun feels unforgiving, nothing cools you down faster than an icy, fruity slushie. A Lemon Berry Slushie is the perfect balance of sweet strawberries and refreshing lemon, making it an ideal summer drink for afternoons, parties, or just beating the heat at home. The best part? You can make it easily with simple ingredients and choose the method that fits your setup—whether you own a slushie machine or not.
Lemon Berry Slushie Recipe
Before choosing a method, you’ll first prepare a flavor-packed slushie base. This same base will be used in all three methods below.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 teaspoons Lemon Juice
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 3 ½ Cups Water
How to Make the Base
- Add strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water into a high-speed blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon if needed.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until cold (this helps with faster freezing).
Method 1: Slushie Machine Method (Best Texture)
This method delivers the smoothest, most professional slushie consistency.
Steps:
- Before you start, make sure your drink mix is well chilled. A cold mixture freezes faster and produces smoother results.
- Plug in your slushie machine and turn it on. Ensure the freezing cylinder starts cooling properly.
- Carefully pour the pre-chilled Lemon Berry base into the machine’s bowl. Do not overfill—leave room for churning.
- Allow the machine to freeze and churn the mixture automatically for 25–30 minutes, depending on your machine model.
- Serve immediately once the slush reaches a thick, icy texture.
Best for: Home slushie machines, parties, and consistent results.
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Method 2: Slushie Freezer Method (With Blender)
This is a great DIY option if you don’t own a slushie machine.
Steps:
- Pour the Lemon Berry base into a metal tray or bowl.
- Place it in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- When the edges begin to freeze, remove the tray and scrape or stir with a fork.
- Return to the freezer and repeat this process every 20–30 minutes, about two more times.
- Transfer the semi-frozen mixture to a blender and pulse for 2–4 minutes until smooth and slushy.
Best for: Home kitchens and quick manual preparation.
Method 3: Bowl-in-Bowl Slushie Method (Fast & Fun)
This technique freezes the drink quickly using ice and salt.
Steps:
- Pre-cool the Lemon Berry base in the fridge or freezer for 15–20 minutes.
- Place a large metal bowl on a stable surface.
- Nest a smaller bowl inside it, filling the space between bowls with ice and salt.
- Pour the pre-chilled drink into the smaller bowl.
- Stir constantly using a spoon or whisk.
- Within 5–10 minutes, the liquid will thicken into a rich, icy slush.
Best for: Fast results without a freezer or machine.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 130–140
- Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 1g
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