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Blue Raspberry Slushie

A vibrant, icy beverage made by blending frozen blue raspberry fruit with a simple syrup and lemon juice, resulting in a tart and refreshing slushie. The mixture has a bright blue hue, with a crunchy, icy texture that melts smoothly in the mouth. It combines fruity sweetness with tangy zest for a fun summer treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups blue raspberry fruit or frozen blue raspberry fruit puree can substitute frozen raspberries for fresh
  • 1 cup water for simple syrup
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice or lime juice as substitute

Equipment

  • Freezer
  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan and heat over medium, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a simple syrup. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  2. Pour the frozen blue raspberry fruit or puree into a baking sheet or shallow dish and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour, until firm and scoopable.
  3. Once the fruit is frozen solid but pliable, scoop it into a blender jar. Add the cooled simple syrup along with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  4. Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and icy, about 30-45 seconds. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of cold water or soda to help it blend.
  5. Taste the slushie and adjust acidity or sweetness: add a bit more lemon juice for zing or a touch more syrup if needed, then blend briefly to combine.
  6. Pour the vibrant blue slushie into chilled glasses. The icy mixture should be thick but scoopable, with a dazzling color and a crunchy, icy texture.
  7. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon, enjoying the tart, cooling sensation and the bright color that melts as you sip.

Notes

For a smoother texture, you can pulse the frozen fruit briefly before blending. Store leftovers in a freezer-safe container, but note the texture may harden further.