Cherry Rum & Coke Slushie: A Refreshing Summer Cocktail
A refreshing frozen cocktail combining Coca-Cola, rum, and cherry juice to create a sweet, tangy, and slightly spiced slushie perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 slushies
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
2 cups ice
1 cup Coca-Cola (regular or cherry flavor)
1/4 cup cherry juice (from maraschino cherries or tart cherry juice)
1/4 cup dark or spiced rum
Maraschino cherries and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the ice, Coca-Cola, cherry juice, and rum.
- Blend until the mixture reaches a slushy consistency.
- Pour into chilled glasses.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and lime wedges, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Non-Alcoholic Version: Omit the rum for a family-friendly treat.
- Extra Boozy: Add an extra splash of dark rum or cherry liqueur for a stronger kick.
- Frozen Cocktail Pops: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for a fun, boozy frozen treat.
- Diet-Friendly: Use diet Coca-Cola or a sugar-free cherry soda to reduce the sugar content.
- This slushie is best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer and stir after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slushie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
