Wheat Free Apple-Mint Slushy
Fresh apple juice, bright mint, and a drizzle of honey come together in a blender to create something genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. The mint gets fully blended and then strained out, leaving behind a gorgeous, fragrant liquid that turns into a perfectly smooth slushy once the ice is blended in. There are no syrups, no powders, and no mystery additives — just clean, whole ingredients that happen to be naturally free of wheat and gluten without any substitutions required. That makes it a great option for anyone navigating grain sensitivities who still wants something a little special to sip on. It comes together in under five minutes and looks stunning in the glass, especially with a few thin apple slices and a sprig of mint on top. Serve it immediately for the best texture, because that icy, frothy consistency is at its peak the moment it leaves the blender.
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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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