Lemon Ginger Spiced Slushy
Want a slushy with a bolder flavor and more of a kick to it? Try this lemon ginger spiced slushy. Our 11-year-old daughter literally said, "It's to die for and not too spicy." Share it with your guests after a BBQ on a hot summer day for something light and surprising.
Equipment
- High-powered blender (We use the Vitamix.)
- ice cream maker (We use the Gelateria from Cusinart, ICE-70 series.)
Ingredients
- 3/4 tbsp ginger with peel (We keep the peel on.)
- 1 & 1/2 lemon peeled (Don't worry about the seeds too much.)
- 1 tbsp lemon rind roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cups water
Do not blend the ingredients below.
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest We like to use a microplane.
Instructions
- Blend first 5 ingredients in a high-powered blender until steaming (about 3-5 minutes.) It does not have to be hot.
- Put grated ginger and lemon zest in the blended mixture, but Do Not blend.
- Place the mixture in an ice cream maker. We us the gelato button on our Cuisinart Gelateria. Churn for about 15-20 minutes, depending on your desired consistency. Enjoy!
Notes
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