MSG Free Apple-Mint Slushy
Fresh apple juice, real mint, a drizzle of honey, and ice — that is genuinely all it takes to make something this refreshing. The blending and straining process pulls every bit of bright, herbal flavor out of the mint leaves, leaving you with a slushy that looks almost jewel-like and tastes clean and lively. For anyone navigating flavor enhancers and additives in packaged drinks, this is a welcome reset — nothing here comes from a bottle with a long ingredient list. Cold-pressed apple juice brings natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with the cooling punch of fresh mint, so the honey only needs to nudge things along rather than do all the heavy lifting. It comes together in just a few minutes of blending and one quick strain, making it an easy go-to for a hot afternoon or a crowd-pleasing non-alcoholic option at gatherings. Serve it immediately while it's still perfectly slushy, and don't skip the apple slice garnish — it makes the whole glass look like something from a café menu.
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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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