Dairy Free Apple-Mint Slushy
Fresh apple juice, honey, and a generous handful of mint leaves come together in a blender to create something genuinely refreshing — bright, herbal, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. The straining step is what makes this slushy so smooth and satisfying, pulling out all the mint flavor while leaving behind any fibrous bits. Once the ice gets blended in, you end up with a frosty, pale green drink that looks as good as it tastes. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required — just real, whole ingredients doing their thing. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as an afternoon pick-me-up, a mocktail for guests, or a cool-down after something active. Thin apple slices and a sprig of mint on top make it feel a little fancy without any extra effort.
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2 servings
- 2 cups fresh apple juice (pressed or cold-pressed, not from concentrate)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple juice, mint leaves, and honey in the blender. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until the mint is fully broken down and the liquid is bright green-tinged and fragrant.
- 2
Pour the mint-apple mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or large measuring cup, pressing the mint solids with a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
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