Description
Refreshing summer days meet their match with this Cherry Coke Slushie that blends nostalgic soda charm with icy coolness. Chilled beverages reach new heights as sweet cherry notes dance with classic cola flavors, promising an instant escape from scorching heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) cherry coke (regular or diet)
- 1 cup (237 ml) crushed ice
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (118 ml) frozen cherries
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) grenadine syrup
Garnish:
- Fresh cherries
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare a high-powered blender to create a frosty, vibrant beverage that captures the essence of classic Cherry Coke.
- Pour chilled Cherry Coke into the blender, ensuring a consistent cold temperature that will help achieve the perfect slushy texture.
- Add crushed ice strategically to create a smooth, crystalline consistency that transforms the liquid into a refreshing frozen treat.
- Incorporate frozen cherries to enhance the fruity profile and provide additional natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Drizzle grenadine syrup to intensify the cherry notes and create a visually appealing crimson swirl throughout the mixture.
- Pulse the blender in short bursts, gradually increasing speed to break down ice and cherries into a uniform, velvety slush without over-processing.
- Assess the mixture’s consistency, adjusting by adding more ice if too liquid or splashing additional Cherry Coke if too thick and dense.
- Transfer the slushy concoction into chilled glasses, allowing the vibrant beverage to maintain its frosty temperature.
- Garnish with a fresh cherry or delicate lime wedge to elevate the presentation and provide a hint of citrusy brightness.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw or spoon, inviting immediate enjoyment of this effervescent, icy indulgence.
Notes
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the slushie extra cold and prevent rapid melting.
- Use fresh frozen cherries for a more intense fruit flavor and natural sweetness.
- Swap grenadine with fresh cherry juice for a less sugary alternative that maintains authentic cherry taste.
- Experiment with diet soda versions to create a lower-calorie slushie without compromising refreshing texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg