Tree Nut 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 far more complicated than it actually is. Straining out the mint solids is the little extra step that keeps the texture silky smooth rather than pulpy, so every sip is clean and crisp. It blends down into a proper slushy consistency, not a watery juice, not a thick smoothie — just the right icy middle ground that's perfect for a warm afternoon. The whole thing comes together with four simple ingredients, none of which carry any cross-contact concerns, making it an easy yes for anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities. Dress it up with thin apple slices and a sprig of mint and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café.
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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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