Frozen Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade
The most popular fruit slusher at Dave's. Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade frozen into slusher form — bright, tart lemon base meets sweet strawberry for the most complex and balanced flavor in the fruit slusher lineup. The highest-calorie of the four fruit slushers at 320 cal, but the richest taste.
About the Frozen Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade
The most popular fruit slusher at Dave's and the most complex flavor in the lineup — a tart lemon base layered with sweet strawberry, delivering a bright and balanced sip every time.
Built on the Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade concentrate, this slusher sets itself apart with a genuine dual-flavor profile. The lemon base brings tartness and acidity that cuts through the richness of spicy fried chicken, while the strawberry adds sweetness and body that makes every sip feel satisfying rather than just refreshing. It's not just sweet — it has actual complexity from the real lemon juice and citric acid balance.
At 320 calories it is the highest-calorie of the four fruit slushers — but that calorie density comes from the richest flavor. The Minute Maid base has more sugar than the Powerade or Hi-C Orange options, which is exactly what gives it its full-bodied taste. It's still dairy-free, vegan, and fat-free, so the calories are pure carbohydrate — no hidden fat. If you want the most rewarding sip-for-sip experience of any slusher on the menu, this is it.
What's Inside the Frozen Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade
Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate
The base that defines the flavor — a blend of lemon and strawberry concentrate that gives the slusher its signature tart-sweet balance and full-bodied taste.
Real Lemon Juice
Adds genuine citrus tartness and brightness. The real lemon juice is what separates this from artificially flavored lemonade — it provides a clean, sharp finish.
Strawberry Flavoring
Amplifies the strawberry character of the concentrate, deepening the berry note so it holds its own against the lemon throughout the drink.
Crushed Ice
Finely crushed for a smooth, consistent slushy texture. The higher sugar content of the Minute Maid base gives this slusher a slightly softer freeze than the Powerade version.
Cane Sugar & Citric Acid
Cane sugar adds sweetness; citric acid sharpens the lemon note and acts as a preservative. Together they fine-tune the tart-sweet ratio of the finished slusher.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Added as both a preservative and a nutritional bonus — each serving delivers 15% of your daily Vitamin C, a perk unique to this slusher among the Dave's lineup.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values — may vary by location and preparation.
How to Customize
Light Ice / Extra Ice
Light ice = more intense strawberry-lemon flavor per sip. Extra ice = thicker, colder texture great for sipping slowly through a full combo meal.
Extra Lemon
Ask for more concentrate to crank up the tartness. Great if you prefer a sharper, more citrus-forward finish over the sweeter strawberry profile.
Mix with Berry Blast
Ask for a half-and-half blend of Strawberry Lemonade and Mountain Berry Blast for a berry lemonade that adds grape depth to the citrus base.
Half & Half with Strawberries & Creme
Blend with the Strawberries & Creme Slusher for a creamy lemonade — the dairy adds body and the tart lemon cuts through the cream beautifully.
Best Pairings
Hot Slider
The tart lemon cuts through the richness of the brioche and sauce — a textbook contrast pairing that makes both the slider and the slusher taste better.
Contrast Pick
2 Tenders + Fries
The most popular combo pairing for this slusher at Dave's — the citrus brightness refreshes between each tender and balances the salt of the fries.
Most Popular Combo
Dave's Bites (Any Heat)
Works at every spice level — the strawberry sweetness soothes milder heats, while the lemon acidity refreshes through the hotter ones.
Versatile Pairing
Kale Slaw
Light meets light — both the slaw and the lemonade slusher are refreshing and bright, making for a clean, balanced side-and-drink combo.
Light + LightFrequently Asked Questions
How much does the Frozen Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade cost?
It costs $3.99 at most Dave's Hot Chicken locations — the same price as all four fruit slushers on the menu. Prices may vary slightly by location and are typically higher on delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats due to platform markups.
How many calories are in the Frozen Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade?
320 calories — the highest of the four fruit slushers, and the most calorie-dense cold drink at Dave's outside of the shakes and Creme Slushers. All 320 calories come from carbohydrates (sugar). It contains zero fat, zero protein, and zero dairy.
Is it dairy-free and vegan?
Yes — the Frozen Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade contains no dairy, no animal products, and no gluten-based ingredients. It is suitable for vegans. Note that it does contain real lemon juice. Always confirm cross-contact risks with staff if you have a severe citrus or other allergy, as Dave's kitchens handle dairy in other items.
Does it cool down spicy food like the Creme Slushers do?
Not as effectively. Capsaicin — the compound that causes the burn — is fat-soluble. The dairy fat in the Strawberries & Creme Slusher physically binds to and neutralizes it. The Strawberry Lemonade has zero fat, so it provides cold temperature relief and a flavor reset from the citrus acidity, but doesn't chemically neutralize the capsaicin the way dairy does. If you've ordered Hot or above and want maximum relief, the Creme Slusher or a shake is more effective.
What's the difference between this and the Strawberries & Creme Slusher?
Completely different products. The Frozen Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade is a fruit-based slusher with a lemon-strawberry concentrate — tart, bright, dairy-free, and vegan. The Strawberries & Creme Slusher uses a dairy cream base, which makes it thicker, creamier, much more effective at cooling capsaicin burn, and higher in fat. The Creme Slusher is a richer indulgence; the Minute Maid is a lighter, tangier refresher.
Can I customize or mix it with other slusher flavors?
Yes — ask for extra ice or light ice to adjust texture and intensity, or request extra concentrate for a more tart lemon punch. For mix-ins, blending with Mountain Berry Blast creates a berry lemonade, while a half-and-half with Strawberries & Creme produces a creamy lemonade. Mixing is subject to location availability and crew capacity during busy periods.
