Lactose Free Apple-Mint Slushy
Fresh apple juice, honey, and a generous handful of mint leaves come together in this blender drink that tastes like a farmers market in a glass. The color alone — that gorgeous pale green tint from the blitzed mint — makes it feel special, and the flavor is cool, crisp, and just sweet enough without being cloying. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's zero substitution needed and nothing to second-guess on the label. Straining out the mint solids is a small extra step that makes a big difference, giving you a silky-smooth slushy instead of a chunky green situation. It comes together in under five minutes of active blending, which makes it perfect for a hot afternoon when you want something refreshing without turning on the stove. Serve it immediately while it's still perfectly icy, and don't skip the apple slices and mint sprigs if you want that extra wow factor for guests.
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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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