Classic Lemon Slushy
Classic Lemon Slushy
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For the Lemon Slushy
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 4-6 large lemons
- 4 cups ice
- 1/2 cup cold water, optional, for desired consistency
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool completely. This can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Juice the lemons: While the simple syrup cools, juice enough fresh lemons to yield 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp or seeds.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Combine ingredients: In a high-speed blender, combine the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and 4 cups of ice. If desired, add 1/2 cup of cold water for a slightly thinner consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Blend until slushy: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and has a uniform slushy consistency. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender or use a tamper to help process the ice.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Serve immediately: Pour the Classic Lemon Slushy into chilled glasses and serve at once. Garnish with a lemon slice or mint sprig, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Classic Lemon Slushy
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For the Lemon Slushy
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 4-6 large lemons
- 4 cups ice
- 1/2 cup cold water, optional, for desired consistency
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool completely. This can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Juice the lemons: While the simple syrup cools, juice enough fresh lemons to yield 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp or seeds.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Combine ingredients: In a high-speed blender, combine the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and 4 cups of ice. If desired, add 1/2 cup of cold water for a slightly thinner consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Blend until slushy: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and has a uniform slushy consistency. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender or use a tamper to help process the ice.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Serve immediately: Pour the Classic Lemon Slushy into chilled glasses and serve at once. Garnish with a lemon slice or mint sprig, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min