Cherry Slushie
This cherry slushie is a vibrant, icy beverage made by blending ripe cherries with ice, a touch of sweetener, and a splash of lemon juice. The final texture is a bright pink, slushy drink that's refreshingly cold and bursting with sweet-tart cherry flavor. It’s simple to prepare with just a blender and a handful of ingredients, perfect for hot summer days.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted cherries fresh or thawed frozen
- 1 cup ice crushed or cubed
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional, adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup water or cherry juice to thin out the mixture if needed
- optional splash of soda for a fizzy finish
Instructions
- Pit the cherries, cutting them in half and removing the pits over a bowl to catch all that juicy goodness.
- Load the pitted cherries, ice, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, and a splash of water into your blender.
- Start blending on low speed and gradually increase to high, watching the mixture turn vibrant pink and frosty as the ice breaks down.
- Blend until smooth but still slushy—about 30 seconds—adding a little more water if it’s too thick, then pulse again.
- Check the texture—if it’s more ice than liquid, add a splash of water or cherry juice and blend briefly until you reach the perfect slushy consistency.
- Pour the bright pink slushie into glasses. If you like, add a splash of soda on top for a fizzy kick and give it a gentle stir.
Notes
Serve immediately to enjoy the icy freshness. Garnish with a cherry or a lemon wedge for extra flair.