Blue Raspberry Lemonade Slushie (Printable)

Tangy lemon and sweet blue raspberry blended with ice into a bright, icy slushie ideal for summer gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Slushie Base

01 - 2 cups ice cubes
02 - 1 cup cold water
03 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup blue raspberry syrup (store-bought or homemade)

→ Garnish (Optional)

06 - Lemon slices
07 - Fresh raspberries
08 - Blue sanding sugar (for glass rims)
09 - Mint leaves

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a blender, combine the ice cubes, cold water, lemon juice, sugar, and blue raspberry syrup.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and slushie-like in consistency.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice, if desired.
04 - For a festive touch, moisten the rims of serving glasses and dip them into blue sanding sugar.
05 - Pour the slushie into prepared glasses.
06 - Garnish with lemon slices, raspberries, and mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its electric color makes any gathering instantly more fun and invites a second serving.
  • The balance of tart lemon and sweet blue raspberry is refreshing and easy to tune to your taste.
02 -
  • If you overblend the ice it can turn watery so aim for short bursts until you see the right texture.
  • Using fresh lemon juice makes a noticeable difference in brightness and keeps the flavors lively.
03 -
  • Freeze some lemon juice in ice cube trays for extra chill without watering down flavor.
  • Start with less syrup and add more as needed so you control sweetness and color intensity.
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