Homemade Coke Slushie
This Coke slushie combines fizzy cola with a semi-frozen, scoopable texture, achieved through careful freezing and stirring. Made with simple ingredients and minimal equipment, it results in a refreshing, icy treat that’s perfect for hot days or nostalgic cravings.
Equipment
- Large shallow baking dish or freezer-safe container
- Fork or spoon for stirring
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Optional: Plastic bag and rolling pin for crushing ice
Ingredients
- 2 cups Coca-Cola (chilled) preferably classic, not diet
- 1 tablespoon honey or simple syrup optional for extra sweetness
- a pinch salt balances sweetness and enhances flavor
- 1 tablespoon cherry syrup (optional) for added flavor and color
Instructions
- Pour the chilled Coke into a large, shallow baking dish and spread it out evenly across the surface.
- Place the dish in the freezer and let it chill for about two hours, until the edges just start to set and become semi-frozen.
- Use a fork or spoon to scrape and stir the semi-frozen edges, breaking up any icy clumps and mixing them into the softer center.
- If the mixture is too icy, add a splash of room-temperature Coke and stir vigorously to incorporate.
- Continue freezing and stirring every 30 minutes, scraping the mixture to keep it fluffy and scoopable, for about 2 to 3 hours total.
- When the mixture resembles soft, scoopable ice cream and jiggles like Jell-O, it's ready to serve.
- Scoop the Coke slushie into glasses, garnish with a cherry syrup drizzle or a slice of lemon if desired, and enjoy immediately for the best cold, fizzy experience.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, try adding a splash of cherry or lemon syrup before freezing. If the mixture becomes too icy, stirring in a bit more room-temperature Coke helps restore the perfect texture.