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Cherry Slushie

This cherry slushie is a cold, icy beverage made by blending fresh or frozen cherries with sugar syrup and ice until smooth. The result is a bright, tart-sweet frozen treat with a slightly granular but creamy texture, topped with vibrant red pulp and a refreshing coolness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries pitted if fresh
  • 0.5 cups simple syrup adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 cups ice cubes more if needed for thickness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional, balances tartness

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Prepare the cherries by removing stems and pits if using fresh cherries, or measure out the frozen ones directly.
    2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
  2. Add the cherries to the blender along with the simple syrup and lemon juice for balanced tartness and sweetness.
    2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
  3. Pour in the ice cubes and secure the lid tightly to prevent slipping during blending.
    2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
  4. Blend everything on high speed until the mixture is smooth and slushy, with tiny ice shards still visible for texture.
  5. Stop the blender and assess the texture; if it’s too thick, add a splash of juice or water and blend briefly to loosen.
  6. Taste the slushie and adjust sweetness or tartness if needed — add more syrup or lemon juice and blend again briefly.
  7. Pour the chilled cherry slushie into glasses, letting the vibrant red pulp swirl visibly through the icy mixture.
  8. Garnish with a fresh cherry or a sprig of mint if desired for an appealing presentation.
    2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
  9. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy the cool, refreshing burst of cherry flavor.