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No Sugar Added Cherry Lime Slushy

June 7, 2017 *Updated* June 9, 2021 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 67 Comments

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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.

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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 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.

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!!

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?

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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. 
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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: Gloria Duggan | 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: 70IU | Vitamin C: 16.4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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

  1. Daniela Anderson

    June 12, 2017 at 9:20 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 12, 2017 at 1:42 pm

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

  2. Nicole Shillings

    June 12, 2017 at 8:54 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 12, 2017 at 1:43 pm

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

  3. Sarah

    June 12, 2017 at 2:52 am

    This sounds so refreshing! I love cherry and lime paired together!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 12, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      Hope you give it a try…it is so refreshing and totally delicious.

  4. Melissa

    June 11, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 11, 2017 at 10:34 pm

      Hope you give it a try…ENJOY!!

  5. Swathi

    June 11, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 11, 2017 at 10:35 pm

      HAHA…yup the ADULT ALERT is a free for all….ENJOY!

  6. Azlin Bloor

    June 11, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    Love this no sugar slushy recipe. And that adaptor is really amazing, solves so many problems!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 11, 2017 at 10:35 pm

      Yes the adaptor is great for so many applications.

  7. Danielle Cushing

    June 11, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    I’m loving all the cherry things this year! Would love to dive into this on this 94 degree day!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 11, 2017 at 10:36 pm

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

  8. Molly Kumar

    June 11, 2017 at 7:42 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 11, 2017 at 8:58 am

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

  9. Lynn | The Road to Honey

    June 11, 2017 at 7:40 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 11, 2017 at 8:59 am

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

  10. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ

    June 10, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 10, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      Yes watermelon is a great option too.

  11. Christine

    June 10, 2017 at 11:24 am

    AH! Need this in my life right now. So perfect for these hot summer days!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 10, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      Yes it sure is.

  12. Byron Thomas

    June 10, 2017 at 10:51 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 10, 2017 at 5:14 pm

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

  13. Arlene Mobley

    June 10, 2017 at 10:31 am

    It is so hot down here in Florida already and this is a perfect recipe to help cool me off!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 10, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      Yes…we FINALLY have a hot weekend.

  14. Veena Azmanov

    June 10, 2017 at 9:41 am

    This looks so incredible Gloria. I love that it’s not sugar added. The weather is getting HOT here – gonna try this soon.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 10, 2017 at 5:15 pm

      Yes all the sugar drinks make me feel sick.

  15. Marie-Pierre Breton

    June 10, 2017 at 6:49 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 10, 2017 at 5:15 pm

      Yes I love cherries too.

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