Sesame Free Apple-Mint Slushy
Fresh apple juice, bright mint, a drizzle of honey, and ice — that is genuinely all it takes to land something that tastes like a fancy café drink. The blending and straining method here is the real secret: blitzing the mint leaves first extracts every bit of that vivid, herbal flavor before the ice ever touches the blender, so you end up with a beautifully smooth slushy rather than a chunky, leafy mess. The result is this gorgeous pale green drink that smells incredible and hits that sweet-tart-refreshing note perfectly. For anyone navigating sesame-free living, packaged beverages and flavored drinks can be surprisingly tricky thanks to shared production lines and murky ingredient lists — making something this good at home from four clean ingredients is a genuine win. It comes together in under five minutes and requires almost no cleanup. Serve it with thin apple slices and a sprig of mint for a presentation that looks far more effortful than it actually was.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!