Nitrate & Nitrite Free Apple-Mint Slushy
Fresh apple juice, bright mint, a drizzle of honey, and ice — that's genuinely all it takes to make something that tastes like a warm-weather treat from a fancy juice bar. The mint gets blended right into the apple juice and then strained out, leaving behind a gorgeous, faintly green liquid that's fragrant and clean without any bitterness. Blending it back with ice turns the whole thing into a proper slushy — smooth, icy, and refreshing in a way that feels almost too easy for how good it is. For anyone avoiding preservatives and cured-meat additives in their diet, drinks can actually be a sneaky source of concern, but every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — fresh juice, fresh herbs, and a little natural sweetness. No concentrates, no color additives, no hidden extras. Garnished with thin apple slices and a sprig of mint, it looks genuinely beautiful in the glass, which makes it just as fitting for a backyard brunch as it is for a quiet afternoon pick-me-up.
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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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