By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 15
141 cal · 45 min
Frozen Mint Lemonade Slush
Recipe GLPR5550e338c8f18b
A refreshing frozen mint lemonade slush that combines fresh mint-infused lemonade with sparkling ginger ale for a light, icy dessert. Perfect for warm days and easy to serve to a crowd. The lemonade base is frozen into a granita-like texture, then topped with ginger ale to create a refreshing slushy drink.
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Ingredients
8 cups water
2½ cups granulated sugar
12 ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate
6 to 8 sprigs fresh mint sprigs
2 liters chilled ginger ale
Directions
Pour 8 cups of water into a 4-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the granulated sugar and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is clear.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the frozen lemonade concentrate until fully incorporated.
Add the fresh mint sprigs to the warm lemonade mixture, then cover the saucepan with a lid.
Let the mixture steep for 10-15 minutes to infuse the mint flavor. Uncover the pan, remove and discard the mint sprigs, and stir the mixture well.
Allow the lemonade to cool to room temperature, then pour it into a freezer-safe container with a lid. Freeze for at least 12 hours until the mixture is firm and slushy.
About 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving, remove the frozen lemonade from the freezer. Using a large spoon, scrape across the surface to break it into a granita-like texture.
Fill serving glasses about halfway to two-thirds full with the frozen lemonade slush. Top each glass with chilled ginger ale and serve immediately. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf if desired.
Comments
This is a lean, budget-friendly recipe that costs roughly 40 cents per serving—lemonade concentrate and ginger ale are staples at any Charlotte supermarket, and fresh mint is widely available year-round at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart produce sections. The stated 45 minutes is honest if you count freezing time, but actual hands-on prep is closer to 10 minutes, which is a minor fib but not misleading enough to dock points. It reheats poorly as a slush (you'd serve it partially thawed), so it's a same-day commitment, but for a weeknight dessert or summer gathering it requires no skill, needs zero attention once frozen, and scales easily. The only real limitation is that 15 servings assumes small portions; a family of four would get maybe three servings each, so you might double it for a party or cut it in half for a regular dinner."
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