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No Sugar Added Cherry Lime Slushy

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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.

Overhead close up shot of slushy in personal adapter cup.

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!

Vitamix product images including blender and adapter cups.

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.

Adapter cup with ice, cherries and lime juice ready to blend.

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.

Adapter cup inserted into the blender, cherries and limes in the background.

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.

Slushy in the cup with the lid attached and a straw inserted.

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 long pin image.

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. | homemadeandyummy.com

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. 
5 from 18 votes
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Course: Coolers, Drinks, Frozen Treat
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: summer drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 4 ounces frozen cherries
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in your blender.
  • Blend until it has a "slushy" texture.
  • Pour into glass, or travel container.
  • Top with a bit of sparkling water (if you desire).
  • Pop in a straw...and ENJOY!!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1.4% | Vitamin C: 19.9% | Calcium: 1.5% | Iron: 2.3%

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).

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Comments

    • I would not have a Vitamix if it was not for hubby. He did the research….and we made the final decision.

  4. 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.

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    • I know…totally agree that you don’t need all that added sugar. Cherries are so great…hope you give this a try.

  5. 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.

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    • Oh so happy to hear you can make this for him….I LOVE the not sugar added for sure.

  7. 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.

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  8. 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.

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    • WOW…we have not got that hot. In fact this is our FIRST hot weekend of the season…and I am LOVING IT!!

  11. 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 🙂

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    • Yes I would have to say even thought they are expensive…they are worth the money.

  12. 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.

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    • HAHAH…well experimenting the Vitamix is fun for sure. Hopefully we will both enjoy some nice weather soon.

  15. 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?

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    • YES use whatever fruit you like…it would work for sure. I do love my Vitamix for sure.

  24. 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!

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  28. 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

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