Soy Free Apple-Mint Slushy
Fresh apple juice, real mint, honey, and ice — that's genuinely all it takes to pull off something that tastes this bright and refreshing. The trick is blending the mint directly into the juice first, then straining it so you get all that herbal flavor without any fibrous bits in your drink. What comes out is this gorgeous, lightly green-tinged slushy that smells incredible and tastes like a farmers market in a glass. Store-bought slushies and flavored drinks are notorious for sneaking in soy-derived additives and emulsifiers, so making this at home with four clean ingredients is a real win. It comes together in under five minutes, which makes it perfect for a hot afternoon when you want something special without a lot of effort. Garnish with thin apple slices and a sprig of mint if you want it to look as good as it tastes.
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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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