Blueberry Lemon Drop
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Blend Time: 1–2 minutes
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Total Time: 6–7 minutes
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Difficulty Level: Very Easy
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Servings: 2–3 cups
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
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2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (or to taste)
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1 tablespoon sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
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1 cup cold water or lemonade
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1½ to 2 cups ice cubes
Optional Add-Ins (for Adults):
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1.5 oz citrus vodka or lemon liqueur for a cocktail version
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½ teaspoon lemon zest for added aroma
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Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients
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If using fresh blueberries, give them a quick rinse and drain.
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Juice your lemons until you get about 1/3 cup.
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Add optional lemon zest if you want a more intense citrus punch.
Step 2: Blend the Slushee
In your Ninja blender or similar device:
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Add blueberries, lemon juice, honey, water (or lemonade), and ice to the blender.
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Blend on high or “crush ice” mode for 60–90 seconds, or until the consistency is thick and smooth like a gas-station slushie.
Pro Tip: Add more ice if it’s too runny, or a splash more liquid if it’s too thick.
Step 3: Taste and Adjust
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Taste the slushee and add more sweetener or lemon juice to match your flavor preferences.
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Blend again for a few seconds if you adjust anything.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
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Pour into chilled glasses.
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Garnish with a lemon slice, blueberries, or mint.
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Serve immediately with a thick straw or spoon.
Make It Boozy (Adult Version)
To turn this into a Blueberry Lemon Drop Cocktail Slushee:
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Add 1.5 oz citrus vodka or limoncello before blending.
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Adjust sweetness if needed—alcohol can mellow the flavor.
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Serve in martini or rocks glasses with sugared rims.
Storage Tips
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Best enjoyed fresh!
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If you have leftovers, pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze. Re-blend or stir with a splash of liquid before serving again.
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You can also freeze the mixture in an ice cube tray and blend cubes later for a quick slushee.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving – Approximate)
| Nutrient | Amount |
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| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Sugars | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Note: Will vary with added sugar, alcohol, or sweeteners.
