The Kitchn: How to make fruit slushies
News flash, everybody: Summer is hot. I always seem to forget how hot it gets here in California, until it happens. I've come up with a solution to cool things down: slushies! They're easy to whip up in a blender, made with real fruit and, best of all, ice cold.
When I was a teenager, I used to drive to 7-11 and dish myself out a Cherry-and-Cola Big Gulp. The red and brown ice mixed together into a dark brown sugar rush.
But as I get older, I find that I can tolerate sugar less and less. I have a feeling that if I tried to suck down a Big Gulp now, my heart might explode. But this doesn't stop the urge for one of my favorite summer treats. I had to create a slushie that didn't make me feel like I was about to have a heart attack.
It all started with a watermelon and mint slushie. Since then, I've been experimenting with all kinds of fruits and flavor combos to create a formula that you can easily tweak for your own fruity creations. It turns out that it doesn't take much to make a healthier, satisfying version of this old summer favorite. It's a simple ratio of fruit, ice and sparking water.
My favorite part in this process is thinking of fun, creative add-ins once you've got your fruits picked out for your base. You can add a few herbs for a flavor pop, some honey to sweeten the deal or a bit of citrus to give it a kick! I'm sure you can think of countless other combos, but I give a few of my favorite add-ins at the end of the recipe below.
How To Make Fruit Slushies
Makes 1 slushie
Ingredients:
1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped fresh fruit
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