Nana Betty swore by this fast 3 ingredient trick whenever the weather started warming up. It is dangerously easy to make and the glasses are always empty in minutes.

This 3-ingredient strawberry lemonade slushie is exactly the kind of thing my Nana Betty would whip up the second the weather started to warm up. She loved recipes that felt a little bit like a magic trick—fast, unfussy, and almost too easy. This one is just frozen strawberries, lemonade concentrate, and ice tossed into the blender, and somehow it tastes like you spent way more time on it. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, backyard cookouts, or those afternoons when the kids (or you) need something frosty and fun in under five minutes. Every time I make a batch, the mason jars are empty before I even get the blender rinsed.

Serve these strawberry lemonade slushies in tall mason jars with a wide straw or spoon so you can really dig into the thick, frosty texture. They’re great with simple summer meals like grilled chicken, burgers, hot dogs, or a big salad—anything you’d serve at a casual cookout. I like to pair them with a salty snack, like popcorn or chips and salsa, because the sweet-tart flavor balances the salt so well. For a little extra flair, you can rim the jars with sugar and add a lemon slice or a couple of whole strawberries on top right before serving.

Servings: 4

3 cups frozen strawberries

Add the frozen strawberries to a high-powered blender.

Scoop in the frozen lemonade concentrate. Let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes so it softens just enough to blend but is still very cold and slushy.

Pour in 2 cups of ice cubes to start.

Blend on high until the mixture looks thick, frosty, and smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides or stir as needed. If your blender is struggling, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold water at a time just until the blades catch.

Check the texture. For a thicker, spoonable slushie, add up to 1 more cup of ice and blend again. For a slightly sippable slushie, blend in a splash more cold water until it reaches your perfect consistency.

Taste and adjust: if you like it more tart, add a spoonful of extra lemonade concentrate; if it’s too strong, blend in a few more ice cubes or a bit of cold water.