There is nothing better than diving into a frozen drink during the hot summer months. Whether you're playing by the swimming pool or organizing an adults-only evening fiesta in the backyard, frozen drinks are the perfect accompaniment to pool parties, BBQs, dinner parties, and even just relaxing in the heat. And of course, while you can buy frozen drinks (or frozen drink mixes) from the store, it's hard to know how much extra sugar, dyes, and chemical preservatives they're adding...and our guess is, however much they're adding is too much. Instead, we've found the most delicious, tasty recipes for summer slushies out there and organized them into kid-friendly and adult-only. For most of these recipes, all you'll need is a good blender in the kitchen and the ingredients listed, but you can also substitute different ingredients based on what you have on hand and personal preference. So put down the soda and get ready to experience the perfect, frozen, summer treat!
Kid Friendly Frozen Drinks
Blue Raspberry Slushie
Ingredients
- Club Soda
- Sugar
- Blue Raspberry Lemonade Kool-Aid Drink Mix
- Crushed Ice
- Neon Blue Food Coloring
Taste: Sweet, sugary, light
Recipe from Baking Beauty
Fruit Slushie
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruit
- Ice
- Sparkling Water
- Herb/Spice Add-Ins (like mint, basil, ginger)
Taste: Depends on fruit; usually refreshing, fruity, fresh
Recipe from kitchn
Orange Cream Slushie
Ingredients
- Orange Juice
- Milk
- Orange Slices
- White Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Ice Cubes
Taste: Orange creamsicle, rich, sweet
Recipe from Glue Sticks & Gumdrops
Adult-Only Frozen Drinks
Berrylicious Frozen Sangria
Ingredients
- Red Wine
- Ice Cubes
- Frozen Blueberries
- Fresh Raspberries
- Frozen Strawberries
- Orange-Flavored Liqueur
- Orange
- White Sugar
Taste: Sweet, fruity, refreshing
Recipe from allrecipes
Sweet Tea and Bourbon Slushie
Ingredients
- Water
- Black Tea Bags
- Sugar
- Bourbon
Taste: Refreshing, unique, sweet
Recipe from Stir & Scribble
Baileys and Kahlua Coffee Granita
Ingredients
- Milk, Half-and-Half, or Cream
- Vanilla Bean
- Bailey Irish Cream
- Strong Coffee
- Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
Taste: Coffee, Vanilla, Sweet, Strong
Recipe from Cooks with Cocktails
