Creating Patriotic Layered Lemonade Slushies is effortless when you follow these simple steps:

1. Prep the Fruits: Rinse the strawberries and blueberries thoroughly. Hull and slice the strawberries for easier blending.
2. Blend the Blueberries: In a blender, combine the blueberries and a half-cup of lemonade. Blend until smooth, adding sugar if desired. Pour the blueberry mixture into a bowl and set aside.
3. Blend the Strawberries: Rinse the blender, then add the hulled strawberries with another half-cup of lemonade. Blend until smooth, adding sugar if necessary. Transfer the strawberry mixture to a different bowl.
4. Blend the Ice: Add one cup of ice cubes to the blender along with the remaining cup of lemonade. Blend until icy and slushy in texture.
5. Layer the Slushies: In clear cups, begin layering the mixtures. Start with the blueberry layer, filling the cup about one-third of the way.
6. Add the Ice Layer: Next, carefully spoon in the slushy ice layer, filling the cup another third of the way.
7. Finish with Strawberry: Top with the strawberry mixture, filling the cup to the brim. If desired, leave a little space at the top for garnishing.
8. Garnish and Serve: Optional: place a mint leaf on top for garnish and add a straw.

These steps ensure you have beautiful and delicious Patriotic Layered Lemonade Slushies ready to enjoy and share!