Description
Tropical paradise meets refreshing coolness in these delightful Beach Slushies, blending exotic fruits with icy textures. Summer memories flow through each colorful sip, inviting coastal relaxation and pure liquid sunshine into your glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) ice
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) pineapple juice
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen mango chunks (for mango slushie)
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen strawberries (for strawberry slushie)
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen watermelon cubes (for watermelon slushie)
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut water (or lemonade for a sweeter option)
- ½ cup (120 ml) white rum, coconut rum, or vodka
- ½ cup (120 ml) blue sports drink or blue curacao (for blue lagoon slushie, for adults)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) coconut extract (optional, for extra tropical flavor)
Instructions
- Base Preparation: Combine ice, pineapple juice, coconut water, sweetener, and coconut extract in a high-speed blender, processing until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate desired flavor variations directly into the blended base, thoroughly mixing to create a vibrant, harmonious tropical slushie.
- Texture Calibration: Modulate the drink’s viscosity by introducing additional ice for a thicker texture or a splash of liquid to thin out the mixture, ensuring the perfect slushy consistency.
- Presentation: Transfer the chilled beverage into serving glasses, elevating the visual appeal with decorative garnishes like miniature tropical umbrellas, artfully arranged fruit slices, or a delicate sprinkle of shredded coconut.
Notes
- Use slightly less ice initially, as blending generates heat that can quickly melt the mixture. Gradually add more ice to achieve the perfect slushy consistency.
- Opt for liquid sweeteners like agave or honey for smoother blending. Adjust sweetness level according to the natural sweetness of your chosen fruits.
- Freeze serving glasses for 10-15 minutes before pouring the slushie to maintain a colder temperature and prevent rapid melting.
- Swap coconut water with alternative liquids like almond milk for lower-calorie versions, or use sugar-free sweeteners for diabetic-friendly options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg