Mustard Free Apple-Mint Slushy
Fresh apple juice and a handful of mint leaves come together in the blender to create something genuinely refreshing — bright, herbal, and just sweet enough from a spoonful of honey. The color alone is stunning, that pale jade-green tint that makes it look like something from a fancy juice bar. Straining out the mint solids is a small extra step that makes a big difference, giving you a silky-smooth slushy rather than a chunky green drink. Blending in the ice at the end locks in that frosty, almost granita-like texture that holds up beautifully in the glass. It's the kind of drink that works just as well for a lazy weekend brunch as it does for cooling down on a hot afternoon. With only four simple ingredients, there's nothing hidden here — no condiments, no sauces, no sneaky additives — just clean, whole-food flavors you can feel good about sipping.
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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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