Strawberry Citrus Slushies Recipe

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Ordinary juice is just fine for everyday. But when hosting morning meals, our home economists suggest you serve something a little more special, like this pretty and refreshing beverage.

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Strawberry Citrus Slushies Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + cooling

Yield: 5 Servings

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Ingredients

STRAWBERRY PUREE:
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
CITRUS SLUSH:
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup orange juice
4-1/2 cups ice cubes

Directions

Place the strawberries, confectioners' sugar and water in a blender. Cover and process until blended; transfer to a small bowl. Cover and chill until serving.
In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature.
Just before serving, place the lemon juice, orange juice, ice cubes and sugar syrup in a blender. Cover and process until it reaches a slushy consistency. Divide strawberry puree among four chilled glasses. Top with citrus slush. Serve immediately. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup citrus slush with 1-1/2 tablespoons puree equals 157 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Citrus Slushies in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p28