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 juice. Such a delicious and healthy way to stay hydrated in the hot weather.
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 ounces) 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!!
My hemp smoothie recipe is another great blender drink. Diary-free, sugar-free, gluten-free. This is the perfect plant-based recipe for vegans.
What is your favourite summer drink?
No Sugar Added Cherry Lime Slushy
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!!
Daniela Anderson
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.
Homemade & Yummy
I know…totally agree that you don’t need all that added sugar. Cherries are so great…hope you give this a try.
Nicole Shillings
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Oh so happy to hear you can make this for him….I LOVE the not sugar added for sure.
Sarah
This sounds so refreshing! I love cherry and lime paired together!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give it a try…it is so refreshing and totally delicious.
Melissa
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give it a try…ENJOY!!
Swathi
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.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHA…yup the ADULT ALERT is a free for all….ENJOY!
Azlin Bloor
Love this no sugar slushy recipe. And that adaptor is really amazing, solves so many problems!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes the adaptor is great for so many applications.
Danielle Cushing
I’m loving all the cherry things this year! Would love to dive into this on this 94 degree day!
Homemade & Yummy
WOW…we have not got that hot. In fact this is our FIRST hot weekend of the season…and I am LOVING IT!!
Molly Kumar
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 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I would have to say even thought they are expensive…they are worth the money.
Lynn | The Road to Honey
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.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…well experimenting the Vitamix is fun for sure. Hopefully we will both enjoy some nice weather soon.
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes watermelon is a great option too.
Christine
AH! Need this in my life right now. So perfect for these hot summer days!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it sure is.
Byron Thomas
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?
Homemade & Yummy
YES use whatever fruit you like…it would work for sure. I do love my Vitamix for sure.
Arlene Mobley
It is so hot down here in Florida already and this is a perfect recipe to help cool me off!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes…we FINALLY have a hot weekend.
Veena Azmanov
This looks so incredible Gloria. I love that it’s not sugar added. The weather is getting HOT here – gonna try this soon.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes all the sugar drinks make me feel sick.
Marie-Pierre Breton
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I love cherries too.