HOW TO MAKE A SLUSHIE WITH A BLENDER

Nothing beats a fruity, frozen smoothie or slushie on a warm summer afternoon or evening. Using a blender to make homemade slushies is a creative and festive way to quench your thirst. Read this guide to learn how to make a slushie with a blender and some tips to make these refreshing drinks uniquely your own.

CAN YOU MAKE A SLUSHIE IN A BLENDER?

You can easily make slushies in your blender with your favorite ingredients. Try recipes like Blended Grapefruit Limeade for a group of neighborhood kids or mix up a pitcher of Sage Honey Pineapple Cocktails for your next poolside get-together.

SLUSHIE BLENDER RECIPE

Follow the recipe below to make thirst-quenching slushies in your blender. Get creative with different fruits and sweeteners to match your tastes or a theme.

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Mixing cocktails, blending slushies and making your own homemade soups can all be a breeze with a KitchenAid^® blender. With the full range of blenders from KitchenAid brand, you can find the perfect fit for your creativity. Browse the collection now and blend up something that's uniquely you.

HOW DO YOU MAKE ALCOHOLIC SLUSHIES?

You can make frozen cocktails with your blender, like Spiked Strawberry Slushies and Mango Margaritas. Using high-quality liquor and the right ratio of liquid and sweetener–typically two parts sweetener to eight parts liquid–can help make your alcoholic slushies the perfect combination of delicious and refreshing. You can add your favorite complementary alcohol to many fruity slushie recipes.

HOW DO YOU MAKE WINE SLUSHIES?

You can make wine slushies with your blender, fresh or frozen fruit and a complementary wine. Some wine slushie recipes call for creating wine ice cubes first, while others just involve adding the wine to your blender with your other ingredients, like frozen fruit.

Experiment with recipes like Watermelon Wine Slushies and homemade Frose.

HOW DO YOU MAKE A SLUSHIE WITH SODA?

Easily make a soda slushie by freezing your favorite soda or using it as an ingredient in your blended slushie recipe. Some recipes may call for freezing the soda in an ice cube tray and then blending.

HOW DO YOU MAKE A FRUIT SLUSHIE?

Using your blender to create delicious fruit slushies is simple. Add your liquid ingredients first, followed by your frozen ingredients. Using frozen fruit may give your slushies the perfect texture, but fresh fruit can add extra flavor and liquid if needed. Blend your ingredients to your desired consistency and enjoy.

HOW DO YOU MAKE A WATERMELON SLUSHIE?

Watermelon slushies are a refreshing addition to your summer spread. Start by pureéing watermelon in a blender until it’s smooth. Pour the watermelon into a shallow container and freeze it overnight. The next day, allow the watermelon to thaw slightly and then rake it with a fork to help create a slushie texture or blend the pureé.

HOW DO YOU MAKE A STRAWBERRY SLUSHIE?

Combine a few squeezes of lemon juice, 2-3 cups of hulled and halved strawberries, a tablespoon or two of agave or a sweetener of your choice and ice in a blender. Begin with one cup of ice and add more as needed. Blend until the strawberry slushies reach your desired consistency and enjoy.

HOW DO YOU MAKE SLUSHIES WITH JUICE?

You can blend your favorite juice with ice to create juice slushies. Try this idea with lemonade or fruit juice, and add agave or honey to sweeten, if desired. You can also try making juice slushies with water and juice or lemonade concentrate.

HOW CAN YOU MAKE A SLUSHIE WITHOUT A BLENDER?

Even without a blender, you can still create delicious slushies. Try pouring your slushie mixture into a shallow baking dish and raking it with a fork once semi-frozen to achieve a slushie texture. Alternatively, you can freeze your mixture in ice cube trays, then put the ice cubes into a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. 

You can also make unique slushie recipes with a hand blender such as the KitchenAid^® Cordless Variable Speed Hand Blender. Or, for a similar treat, try using the KitchenAid^® Shave Ice attachment to create fluffy sheets of ice flavored with your favorite syrups.

TIPS FOR MAKING SLUSHIES AT HOME

Whether you are making spiked slushies for a crowd or Tropical Fruit Slushies for your family to enjoy, the perfect slushie has the right consistency and the right flavor. Follow these tips to help you make delicious slushies no matter the occasion. 

• Use a blender that is strong enough to power through your frozen ingredients and help you create the texture you are looking for. 

• Avoid overfilling the blender. When the blender is too full it can be challenging to fully mix the ingredients and blend them consistently. 

• Start by blending slowly and gradually increase the speed. This will help you avoid over-blending. 

• Add your liquid ingredients first, followed by your soft ingredients like powders and sweeteners and finish with your frozen ingredients and ice.

• Serve your slushies immediately after mixing.

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Whether you’re mixing up homemade soups, sauces, smoothies or slushies, a KitchenAid^® blender can help you create unique recipes with ease. Select models can crush ice in less than 10 seconds¹ and include settings like Smoothie and Icy Drink to help you get the perfect blend every time.

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