Tangerine Basil Fruit Slush

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Tangerine Basil Fruit Slush: Tangerine Basil Fruit Slush: a glass of icy blended fruit slush with a straw

Tangerine Basil Fruit Slush: an icy blended fruit slushie. Serve it frozen. Makes 2 glasses in about 10 minutes.

Prep 10 min

Flavor Classic

Serve Blended

Total 10 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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8.0 oz (220.0 g)tangerine, washed, peeled or seeded where appropriate
5.0 gbasil leaves
2 ½ tbsp (35.0 ml)simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water; chilled)
2.0 tsp (10.0 ml)lemon juice
2 ½ cups (360.0 g)ice cubes

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Instructions

Wash, trim and prepare the tangerine; remove all pits, inedible skins and hard seeds.
Combine tangerine, basil leaves, chilled simple syrup and lemon juice in a high-speed blender.
Add ice cubes; pulse 5 times and then blend in short bursts just until evenly slushy, not watery.
Taste a small spoonful; adjust tartness or sweetness with small measured additions only after checking consistency.
Divide between two freezer-chilled glasses; serve immediately with a wide straw or spoon.

Tips

Use frozen or well-chilled fruit; warm fruit melts the ice and dilutes flavor.
Serve immediately: slush separates and loses texture in storage.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
Good with cookies, cakes, and pastries.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make tangerine basil fruit slush?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store tangerine basil fruit slush?

Serve immediately; do not store blended slush at room temperature.

Can I make tangerine basil fruit slush ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; do not store blended slush at room temperature.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Tangerine Basil Fruit Slush: an icy blended fruit slushie. Serve it frozen. Makes 2 glasses in about 10 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

107 Calories / serving

0.3g Fat

26.8g Carbs

0.9g Protein

23.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~214 cal · 1g fat · 54g carbs · 2g protein · 48g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.