Description
This Frozen Peach Lemonade Slushie is the ultimate refreshing summer cooler, combining the natural sweetness of frozen peaches with the tangy brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Perfectly icy and smooth, this drink is sweetened just right to beat the heat and can be garnished with fresh mint and lemon slices for an attractive, flavorful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Slushie 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
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Soften the frozen 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 make blending easier without adding extra liquid. They should be just thawed enough to blend smoothly but still mostly frozen.
- Juice the lemons: While the peaches soften, roll the lemons on the countertop to release more juice and then juice 6-8 lemons to yield about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Make sure to remove any seeds for a clean flavor.
- Combine ingredients in blender: Add the slightly thawed peach slices, freshly squeezed lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water to a high-powered blender. If your blender isn’t powerful, you may need to add more water a tablespoon at a time to help blend smoothly.
- Blend until smooth and slushie-like: Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is fully smooth with a thick, icy slushie consistency. If the mixture is too thick and the blender struggles, pause and add a tablespoon or two of water. Avoid adding too much to keep the proper slush texture.
- Adjust consistency: Check the blend’s thickness; if it’s too thick, add a little more water and blend again. If it’s too thin, add additional frozen peach slices and blend until the perfect icy and smooth balance is achieved.
- Sweetness adjustment: Taste the slushie and adjust sweetness if needed. If it’s too tart, add sugar in small increments (a teaspoon at a time), blending after each addition to reach your preferred sweetness level.
- Serve immediately: Pour the frozen peach lemonade slushie into glasses immediately to prevent melting.
- Garnish and present: Garnish each glass with fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices to enhance both flavor and appearance.
- Enjoy fresh: Drink the slushie right away for the best texture; it will begin to melt if left out too long.
Notes
- Using fresh lemon juice is crucial for bright, natural flavor.
- The sugar amount can be adjusted based on personal preference and ripeness of peaches.
- If a high-powered blender is not available, more water may be needed for easier blending, but avoid diluting too much.
- Serve immediately for optimal slushie texture – it won’t hold well after melting.
- Garnishes are optional but add a lovely visual and flavor touch.
- Rolling the lemons before juicing helps maximize juice yield.
