Description
Cool summer days embrace this Cherry Coke Slushie with nostalgic charm. Cherry soda blends with crushed ice to create a refreshing drink that brings childhood memories rushing back in one delightful gulp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml/16 fl oz) cherry coke (regular or diet), chilled
- 1 cup (237 ml/8 fl oz) crushed ice
- ½ cup (118 ml/4 fl oz) frozen cherries (optional, for extra cherry flavor)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml/0.5 fl oz) grenadine syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- Fresh cherries (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chilling Preparation: Gather a blender and pour in chilled Cherry Coke to establish a frosty foundation for the slushie.
- Ice and Fruit Fusion: Add crushed ice and frozen cherries to the blender, creating a dynamic texture and intensifying the fruity essence.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce grenadine syrup to deepen the cherry profile and infuse a rich, vibrant crimson hue.
- Blending Technique: Pulse the mixture with controlled bursts, transforming the ingredients into a velvety, homogeneous slushie consistency.
- Texture Calibration: Adjust the blend by incorporating additional Cherry Coke or ice to achieve the perfect pourable density.
- Artful Presentation: Transfer the crimson slushie into chilled glasses, embellishing with fresh cherries or a zesty lime wedge.
- Serving Suggestion: Equip each glass with a wide straw or spoon, inviting immediate enjoyment of the refreshing, effervescent beverage.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients First: Refrigerate Cherry Coke and freeze cherries beforehand to guarantee an ultra-smooth, frosty texture without diluting the flavor.
- Balance Ice Ratio: Add crushed ice gradually, pulsing between additions to control thickness and prevent over-blending, which can create a watery consistency.
- Customize Sweetness Levels: Adjust grenadine syrup based on personal preference, understanding that it impacts both color intensity and overall sweetness profile.
- Serving Temperature Matters: Serve immediately after blending to preserve the slushie’s optimal frozen state and vibrant carbonated characteristics.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg