Description
Cool summer vibes meet patriotic Red, White, and Blue Berry Coconut Slushies, perfect for Fourth of July celebrations. Refreshing coconut milk and mixed berries blend into a frosty, festive drink you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup frozen blackberries
- 1 cup ice cubes
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut water (for red layer)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup coconut water (for blue layer)
Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for red layer)
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (for white layer)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for blue layer)
Instructions
- Prepare a vibrant red berry foundation by pulverizing strawberries and raspberries with coconut water and honey until achieving a silky consistency.
- Carefully distribute the crimson mixture evenly into serving glasses, filling approximately one-third of each vessel, then transfer to the freezer for a swift chilling session.
- Thoroughly rinse the blender to prevent flavor contamination, then craft a luxurious white layer by combining ice, coconut milk, and honey until transforming into a velvety, smooth texture.
- Gently cascade the alabaster mixture over the partially frozen red base, ensuring a distinct layering effect, and return glasses to the freezer for brief solidification.
- Clean the blender once more, preparing for the final azure layer by blending blueberries and blackberries with coconut water and honey until creating a deep indigo puree.
- Delicately pour the sapphire-toned berry mixture atop the white layer, allowing the colors to create a stunning patriotic gradient.
- Serve the slushies immediately to preserve the vibrant colors and optimal slushy consistency, presenting a refreshing and visually appealing summer beverage.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting honey levels, ensuring balanced flavor without overwhelming the natural berry tastes.
- Use frozen berries for an extra thick and frosty texture, eliminating the need for additional ice and concentrating fruit flavors.
- Opt for low-sugar alternatives like stevia or monk fruit sweetener to create a diabetic-friendly and health-conscious version of this refreshing drink.
- Consider adding a splash of coconut rum for an adult version, transforming this patriotic slushie into a festive summer cocktail.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg