Nothing says summer quite like strawberry hibiscus slushies! An easy frozen drink made with real ingredients like frozen strawberries, hibiscus tea, honey, and lime juice. Perfectly sweet tart and full of refreshing, juicy flavor! Gluten free, vegan, paleo.
The best strawberry hibiscus slushies
Aah, summertime. What a happy season!
The long days and blue skies just have a way drawing friends to our house for impromptu dinners + drinks which are usually punctuated by a few rounds of lawn games in the front yard.
Summer vibes like these + a strawberry hibiscus slushy = a recipe for perfection!
One of the things I like the most about summer in the kitchen is working on recipes for icy beverages like this!
It makes me so happy to whip up something that is so wholesome and makes ya feel a bit like a kid again with all its frozen goodness.
I think you’ll find plenty of excuses to make it throughout the warm summer days!
Why you’ll love this strawberry slushy
It is:
- Naturally sweetened
- Super refreshing
- Made with real fruit
- Perfect for a hot day
- A delicious base for a cocktail
- Just the right balance of sweet tart
- Juicy
- Vegan and paleo friendly
- Great for kids
- So delicious!
Ingredients and substitutions
This recipe is pretty simple, made with only a handful of ingredients, and free of refined sugar and dairy.
It’s lightly sweetened, cold, frosty, and full of juicy strawberry flavor (ripe red berry goodness!) with just a hint of lime added in to brighten up all the flavors even more.
Here’s what you need
- Hibiscus tea – All you need to make the hibiscus tea for this slush is some regular hibiscus tea bags from the grocery store.
- Honey – Honey, maple syrup, or agave can all be used to sweeten it up. Opt for another sweetener besides honey to make a vegan version.
- Lime juice – Just a bit of fresh lime juice elevates all the other flavors. Fresh lemon juice can be used instead.
- Frozen strawberries – Strawberries pair really well with the juiciness of the hibiscus tea, but you could also try substituting another frozen fruit like raspberries, peaches, or pineapple.
- Ice – To add to the sweet, icy, goodness!
How to make strawberry hibiscus slushies
Homemade slushies without a slushy machine are actually super easy to make!
The base of this recipe starts with hibiscus tea lightly sweetened with honey. After brewing it needs to chill in the refrigerator until relatively cold (so it doesn’t immediately melt the ice and frozen strawberries).
After that simple step the fruit slushy comes together in less than 5 minutes!
Here’s the step-by-step
- Make the hibiscus tea. Boil 2 cups of water and add hibiscus tea bags. Stir in honey while the tea is hot and transfer to the refrigerator to steep and then chill.
- Make the slushies. Once hibiscus tea is cold, remove tea bags and add to blender with lime juice, frozen strawberries, and ice. Blend on high until smooth, adding a little extra water to thin if needed. Sweeten with additional honey if needed.
- Serve and enjoy! Divide between 2 glasses, garnish with fresh strawberries and lime wedges if desired and serve.
Can you turn this slushy into a cocktail?
Yes! Absolutely. This slushy recipe is a great start to a refreshing summer cocktail.
I would add the alcohol directly to the blender container with all the other ingredients before blending, and reduce the amount of hibiscus tea in proportion to the amount of liquor used. That will help keep the slushy nice and icy!
We’ve tested it out with gin, vodka, and tequila, and I prefer it with a lighter option like gin or vodka. Tequila was good as well, but I felt like it overpowered the other delicate flavors.
Can this slushy be made in a big batch?
Yep. As written the recipe makes enough for 2 people, but those are large-ish servings. It could could easily be doubled to make enough to serve 4-6.
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Strawberry Hibiscus Slushies – Naturally Sweetened
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Nothing says summer quite like strawberry hibiscus slushies! An easy frozen drink made with real, good-for-you ingredients like frozen strawberries, hibiscus tea, honey, and lime juice. Perfectly sweet tart and full of refreshing, juicy flavor! Gluten free, vegan, paleo.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 hibiscus tea bags
- 2–3 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or another sweetener or choice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Make the hibiscus tea. Boil 2 cups of water and add hibiscus tea bags. Stir in honey while the tea is hot and transfer to the refrigerator to steep and then chill.
- Make the slushies. Once hibiscus tea is cold, remove tea bags and add to blender with lime juice, frozen strawberries, and ice. Blend on high until smooth, adding a little extra water to thin if needed. Sweeten with additional honey if needed.
- Serve and enjoy! Divide between 2 glasses, garnish with fresh strawberries and lime wedges if desired and serve.
Notes
As written the recipe makes enough for 2 people, but those are large-ish servings. It could could easily be doubled to make enough to serve 4-6.
For a different flavor try substituting the strawberries with another frozen fruit!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Refrigeration time: 30 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Food Nimki says
STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS Slushier
I just cook it’s awesome meal.
Thank you very much Nyssa for sharing this idea with us
Nyssa Tanner says
I’m so glad you loved it!