Basil Mint Lemon Slushie

This lemon slushie is busting with fresh mint and basil flavors! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine All
Servings 3 cups
Calories 51 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup basil* packed
  • 1/2 cup mint* packed
  • 1/2 lemon zest
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 2 to 3 tbsp honey* or maple syrup*
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups ice
  • Lemon slice and extra mint or basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the ingredients EXCEPT for the ice to a blender.
  • Blend on high until everything is mostly smooth.
  • Add the ice and use the ice crush setting to crush the ice until it is smooth and a slushy like consistency. You may need to stir it a few times to break up the ice.
  • Transfer to a glass and garnish with a lemon slice and/or mint leaves or basil leave, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 741IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
Keyword basil, honey, maple syrup, mint