Italian Slush

By zircon50

Super! Just like the Italian lemonade stands. This is an awesome hot weather low calorie treat. It tastes fantastic right out of the Vita-Mix machine. If you make more than you want to eat you can freeze it to eat later.

Ingredients

• 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup (180 ml) water
• 1 1 1 lemon, peeled, quartered, seeded
• 1 1 1 teaspoon lemon peel
• 1/4 1/4 to cup (50 g) sugar or other sweetener, to taste
• 2 2 2 cups (480 ml) ice cubes

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades.
5. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form.
6. Stop machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.