Name: Frozen Lemonade Slushie with Coconut Water & Mint
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups ice cubes; ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons); 1¼ cups coconut water; 6 –8 fresh mint leaves; Optional: 1–2 tsp honey (agave, or maple syrup, to taste); ½ cup frozen pineapple; ½ cup frozen mango; ½ cup watermelon cubes

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Cold, clean, and wildly refreshing – this hydrating lemonade slushie is blended with coconut water and mint for a breezy summer cooler that tastes like vacation in a glass.

Why Everyone’s Buzzing About This Clean, Cooling Lemonade Slushie

It’s 90 degrees. You’re melting. You don’t want another sugar-loaded drink, but water isn’t cutting it. Enter: this Frozen Lemonade Slushie, a naturally hydrating, icy-cold sip that delivers tang, chill, and a gentle coconut mint vibe with every glass. It’s ultra-refreshing, incredibly easy to make, and endlessly customizable depending on your mood.

The base is just lemon juice + ice + coconut water + mint, with the option to sweeten naturally with honey, agave, or maple syrup. Want more flavor? Toss in frozen pineapple chunks, mango cubes, or watermelon for a fruit-packed twist that still keeps it light.

If you’re poolside, post-workout, or just escaping the heat, this slushie hits that golden spot between hydrating and totally craveable. Plus, it looks gorgeous in a glass, pale yellow flecked with green mint, like spa water meets a snow cone.

A glass of Frozen Lemonade Slushie with Coconut Water & Mint

What Makes This Drink Different (and Better)

Unlike store-bought frozen lemonades loaded with syrup, this version keeps things simple, clean, and hydrating. Here’s why it’s a standout:

Icy and slushy thanks to blended ice cubes
Naturally electrolyte-rich from coconut water
Bright and tangy from fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Cooling and herbal from fresh mint
Flexible sweetness (or none at all)
Endlessly riffable with tropical fruit add-ins

And the best part? It’s ready in 5 minutes with only a blender.

Ingredient Notes & Easy Substitutions

Ingredient	Notes & Swaps
Lemon juice	Use fresh-squeezed for best flavor. Lime works too!
Coconut water	Look for 100% coconut water with no additives. Sub with plain water if needed.
Ice cubes	The more, the slushier — crushed ice blends fastest.
Mint leaves	Adds a spa-like freshness. Sub with basil for a twist.
Optional sweetener	Use honey, agave, or maple syrup to taste. Add after blending if you’re unsure how sweet you want it.
Optional fruit	Add frozen mango, pineapple, or watermelon to create new flavors.

Timing & Servings

Step	Time
Prep time	5 minutes
Blend time	30–60 seconds
Total time	~5 minutes
Servings	2–3 glasses

Ingredients

1½ cups ice cubes
¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
1¼ cups coconut water
6–8 fresh mint leaves
Optional: 1–2 tsp honey, agave, or maple syrup, to taste
Optional add-ins:
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- ½ cup frozen mango
- ½ cup watermelon cubes

Instructions

1. Blend It All Up

In a high-speed blender, combine ice, lemon juice, coconut water, and mint. If you’re adding fruit or sweetener, include that now too. Blend until slushy and smooth — about 30–45 seconds.

If your blender struggles with ice, pulse it a few times first before going full speed.

2. Taste and Adjust

Give it a taste. If you want it sweeter, add a touch of honey or agave and blend again briefly.

3. Serve Immediately

Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with a mint sprig, a thin lemon wheel, or a slice of frozen fruit if desired.

This slushie melts quickly — enjoy it fresh, or serve with a spoon for an icee-style experience.

Flavor Variations

Flavor Vibe	Add This
Tropical	½ cup frozen pineapple or mango
Spa Water Chic	Add cucumber slices before blending
Pink Lemonade	Add a handful of strawberries or raspberries
Mint Limeade	Use lime juice instead of lemon
Melon Cooler	Add ½ cup seedless watermelon cubes

You can freeze leftover fruit or juice into ice cubes to blend in later for even more flavor.

Pro Tips

For extra slushiness: Use frozen coconut water cubes instead of plain ice.
For a cocktail twist: Add 1–2 oz vodka, tequila, or rum before blending.
Serving a crowd? Double the recipe and blend in batches.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving, No Sweetener)

Nutrient	Amount (Approx.)
Calories	~35 kcal
Carbs	9g (natural)
Sugars	7g
Fat	0g
Protein	0g
Fiber	<1g
Sodium	35mg (from coconut water)

Naturally low-calorie, high-hydration, and no added sugar unless you choose to sweeten it.

Final Thoughts

This Frozen Lemonade Slushie with Coconut Water & Mint isn’t just another summer drink, it’s a cool-down ritual. It’s the kind of thing you’ll crave after a sweaty walk, a day at the beach, or just a tough afternoon. Quick to blend, endlessly flexible, and naturally hydrating, this slushie deserves a permanent place in your hot weather rotation.