Description
A vibrant and fruity Cherry Limeade Slushie, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- Juice of 2 large limes (about 1/4 cup or 60ml)
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar or simple syrup
- 1 cup (240ml) chilled sparkling water
- 2 cups (about 300g) ice cubes
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and pit the cherries.
- Squeeze the limes for juice and strain out seeds.
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, heat, and cool.
- Add cherries, lime juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water to a blender.
- Blend on medium speed until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Add ice cubes and pulse on high until slushie consistency, about 1 minute.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness if desired.
- Serve immediately in tall glasses with mint leaves or a lime wheel.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in the freezer for 1-2 days and blend to serve again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: slushie, cherry limeade, summer drink, refreshing beverage