Ultimate Refreshing Lemon and Tonic Water Slush
Make this bright, zesty frozen drink combining tart lemon juice and the slight bitterness of tonic water for a truly refreshing summer cooler.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups tonic water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine the fresh lemon juice, chilled tonic water, granulated sugar, and lemon zest in a blender.
- Add the ice cubes to the blender.
- Pulse the mixture briefly. Do not over-blend; you want a coarse, icy texture, not a smooth smoothie consistency. Stop blending when the ice is broken down but still visible.
- Taste the slush. If you prefer it sweeter, add a small amount of simple syrup or sugar and pulse once more.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses.
Notes
- For a stronger quinine flavor (the tonic’s signature taste), use a premium tonic water.
- If the carbonation seems lost, add a splash of fresh tonic water just before serving and stir gently.
- Garnish with a thin lemon wheel or a sprig of mint for visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Find it online: https://rosatasty.com/lemon-juice-tonic-slush-recipe/