Keeping cool in the hot summer sun is easy and delicious with this No Sugar Added Cherry Lime Slushy. All it takes is 3 simple ingredients.
This post was kindly sponsored by Vitamix. All recipes, opinions, and photos are my own.
Is it hot where you are? I don’t know what is taking summer so long to make an appearance. The weather here has been so rainy and cool. We are lucky to get 1 day in 4 with sunshine at the moment. Flowers are planted, BBQ is ready, so bring on the HOT weather already.
You know what will happen once the temperature rises right? Lots of people will be complaining that it is TOO HOT!! You will never satisfy everyone, but I know I am anxious to see the sun and warmer weather.
DO YOU OWN A VITAMIX?
I will be the first to admit, it was my awesome hubby that did the research on high-end blenders. He was tired of drinking “chunky” smoothies and knew the answer was a new blender. After hours of reading reviews and watching YouTube videos, his choice was Vitamix. I was not going to stop him from getting me a new fun kitchen toy, that’s for sure!
Now his smoothies are perfectly smooth! No more lumps and chunks that get caught in the straw. My Vanilla Bean Smoothie seems to be a favourite of ours right now. However, Hemp Chocolate Smoothie with Raspberries & Pomegranates is a close second for sure.
Once you own an awesome blender like this, it doesn’t stop with smoothies. Soups are one of my favourite things to make. So fast and easy, people will think you have been standing over a simmering pot all day.
If you don’t believe me, my recipe for Easy Roasted Cauliflower Blender Soup with Smoked Paprika should convince you.
HOT WEATHER, COLD DRINKS
Now that summer is almost officially here, time to blend up some cool summer drinks. When Vitamix contacted me and asked if I would like to try their new Personal Cup Adapter, I said “send it on down”. Let’s have some fun in the kitchen giving this a test drive.
When it comes to staying hydrated in the summer, sugar is not what I am looking for. I will drink MAYBE 6 bottles of organic root beer in a YEAR!! Yup, a year. I can’t handle all the sugar, it makes me feel sick and doesn’t quench my thirst either.
Flavoured water, homemade ice tea (minus all the sugar) are my drinks of choice. I go through gallons of Watermelon Mint Refresher during the summer. When you have a Vitamix, turning fruit into juice is simple.
With the Personal Cup Adapter, your full size Vitamix turns into personal size blender. With 2 (20 ounce) BPA free, double insulated cups, taking drinks on the go is easy, and they stay cool in the hot weather too.
When I want one kind of smoothie, and hubby wants another, with this adapter, our customized choices are ready in minutes. It’s like having your own smoothie bar!!
Now, back to my story of hot weather and cool drinks. Throwing some simple ingredients into this cup produces awesome results. Ice, frozen cherries, and fresh lime juice make the most delicious slushy you can imagine.
You can sweeten if you wish, but the cherries do it for me. Topping your drink with a bit of sparkling water gives it a bit of fizz.
***ADULT ALERT** If you don’t like store bought coolers because of the sugar content (like me), adding some vodka, rum, tequila, gin or even wine, is all you need…party on!!
Whether you are looking for some heat relief, or an adult beverage by the pool, No Sugar Added Cherry Lime Slushy will keep you cool all summer long.
What is your favourite summer drink?
No Sugar Added Cherry Lime Slushy
No Sugar Added Cherry Lime Slushy is perfect for the hot summer weather. All it takes is 3 simple ingredients to make a hydrating, thirst quenching drink.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 ounces frozen cherries
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in your blender.
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Blend until it has a "slushy" texture.
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Pour into glass, or travel container.
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Top with a bit of sparkling water (if you desire).
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Pop in a straw...and ENJOY!!
Recipe Notes
If you prefer a sweet drink, by all means sweeten however you like
***ADULT ALERT***
To make this into a great tasting cooler, add some alcohol (rum, vodka, tequila, wine, gin...whatever floats your boat).
Thanks for including the nutritional info. I love, love my Vitamix and I am learning how to create appt of new fresh, summer, sugar-free drinks.
Vitamix is the best. So glad my hubby insisted on getting one.
I’m all about adding that booze! This slushy looks amazing! A great way to get some fruit in, too?
HAHAH…yup the booze is fun for sure.
I love my Vitamix! I’m going to have to try your slushy recipe. I love the sweetness of the cherries and the tartness of the lime!
I would not have a Vitamix if it was not for hubby. He did the research….and we made the final decision.
You had me at no sugar added. Seriously, why would people add sugar to a fruit drink? Your recipe is brilliant, and surely tastes great. Did l mention that l love cherries? l was eyeballing some nice ones the other day at the market, l must get some now.
I know…totally agree that you don’t need all that added sugar. Cherries are so great…hope you give this a try.
OMG! I dream of a vitamix! This looks so delicious! My boyfriend’s favorite soda flavor from when he was a kid is cherry lime and he’s diabetic – so I think I’ll be making this for him as a special treat.
Oh so happy to hear you can make this for him….I LOVE the not sugar added for sure.
This sounds so refreshing! I love cherry and lime paired together!
Hope you give it a try…it is so refreshing and totally delicious.
Yes!! I am always looking for new drinks to cool off with in the summer and this slushy looks like a perfect fit! Can’t wait to give this one a try.
Hope you give it a try…ENJOY!!
I would like to try with little splash of tequila great for any hot sunny day. My daughter love cheery, I will make it for here. I heard that vitamix is good blender. Next time when I am in market for blender I will look into it.
HAHA…yup the ADULT ALERT is a free for all….ENJOY!
Love this no sugar slushy recipe. And that adaptor is really amazing, solves so many problems!
Yes the adaptor is great for so many applications.
I’m loving all the cherry things this year! Would love to dive into this on this 94 degree day!
WOW…we have not got that hot. In fact this is our FIRST hot weekend of the season…and I am LOVING IT!!
The slushy sounds fabulous and I love the sweet-tart combination here. I don’t have a Vitamix yet but I’ve heard great reviews and looking at your review too, I think I’ll be buying one soon 🙂
Yes I would have to say even thought they are expensive…they are worth the money.
I don’t get the weather either Gloria. Yesterday was one of the few days that we had warm weather in Boston. Year after year it seems like we have completely bypassed spring only to be greeted by a far too short summer. But I guess that is one of the benefits of having fairly mild summers.
Like you. . .I too have a Vitamix courtesy of the hubby. I had a vintage blender that belonged to me grandmother. Let’s just say that I was emotionally attached to it and really had a hard time replacing it. But in the end I am glad because the Vitamix is so much better.
Now that the temperatures are starting to warm up, I’ll definitely be enjoying a few of these beauties. One of my goals this summer is to experiment more with cocktails.
HAHAH…well experimenting the Vitamix is fun for sure. Hopefully we will both enjoy some nice weather soon.
This sounds so delicious and refreshing! I’ve made a similar drink with watermelon. Can’t wait to try this with the cherries and I love that you didn’t add sugar.
Yes watermelon is a great option too.
AH! Need this in my life right now. So perfect for these hot summer days!
Yes it sure is.
Mmmmmmmmmm, this sounds like a lovely summer drink, and I can’t think of a more perfect reason to buy a vitamix, although, I just spent over $200 on a KitchenAid blender. 🙂
I’m guessing that one could switch out the frozen cherries for any other frozen berry as well?
YES use whatever fruit you like…it would work for sure. I do love my Vitamix for sure.
It is so hot down here in Florida already and this is a perfect recipe to help cool me off!
Yes…we FINALLY have a hot weekend.
This looks so incredible Gloria. I love that it’s not sugar added. The weather is getting HOT here – gonna try this soon.
Yes all the sugar drinks make me feel sick.
Cherry season is one of my favorite! I usually buy loads and loads of cherries and now I know what to make with them! Yummy Slush! YUm!
Yes I love cherries too.
wow loving this slushy and the Vitamix. I have one but do not have that model you are using looks like a great gadget =)
It is an awesome little addition…and I LOVE new toys in the kitchen too.
I just picked up a bag of cherries today! I cannot wait to try this slushie tomorrow!
ENJOY!!
Healthy and refreshing-perfect for the summer! 🙂
Yes it sure is a great summer drink.
What a great recipe for summer! Love that there is no added sugar, too!
Yes no sugar is awesome…and much healthier.
Wow, that is such a refreshing drink.
Thanks so much.
Oh this would be just perfect for hot days! Unfortunately we haven’t had a much hot weather here yet this summer either but I’ve got my fingers crossed!
I know…it is taking a LONG time to get warm here too.
Just wanted to add, thank for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice
So easy. So healthy. SO delicious! THx to your vitamix.
YES….LOVE Vitamix!!
I love how it’s not sugar in this one because the majority of slushies are too sweet to my taste. Thanks for the recipe!
Yes I agree, most drinks are way too sweet!!
Yum! This sounds so refreshing right now!!
It sure is hot weather perfect!!
This is just a perfect way to cool down… if it’ll ever get warm here… and thebflavour combo sounds delicious! I think I’d add a splash of Campari to it for an adult version
Yup…that would work for sure.
I like you idea for the **Adults Only**! That sounds like a great summer refresher to me!
There is something for everyone in this drink.
I love this…it reminds me of my childhood! I like that it’s no-sugar added too!
Yes I love not adding sugar too.
This sounds so refreshing! I love that there’s no sugar added so it can be a guilt-free summer treat!
Yes for sure….and so delicious.
Yum!! Perfect for summer!
I totally agree.
This is exactly what I love to keep me cool in the summer and I’m in the market for a new blender. I’ve heard great things about Vitamix.
Vitamix is GREAT!!