Beat the Heat with a Beach Blanket Slushie!

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Beat the Heat with a Beach Blanket Slushie!

Beat the Heat with a Beach Blanket Slushie!


Forget the neon lights and crowded bars, this recipe conjures the feeling of a perfect beach day – minus the sand – in a refreshing frozen treat. We're swapping the suggestive name for something more evocative: The Beach Blanket Slushie!

This tropical concoction blends sweet, tart, and boozy flavors for a delightful escape into a cool, fruity paradise.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups frozen peaches (adds a natural sweetness and beautiful color)
  • 3/4 cup vodka (the base spirit)
  • 1/3 cup peach schnapps (for an extra hit of peach flavor)
  • 3/4 cup orange juice (adds a citrusy brightness)
  • 3/4 cup cranberry juice (for a tart, beautiful contrast)
  • 1 cup ice (for the perfect slushy consistency)
  • Optional: Maraschino cherries and orange slices for garnish (a touch of whimsy!)

Instructions:

  1. Beach Bum Prep: In a blender, combine your frozen peaches, vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and ice.
  2. Blend it Up!: Blend on high for about a minute, or until you achieve a smooth, slushy consistency. If you prefer a thicker slush, add more ice a little at a time.
  3. Sunset Serenade: Pour the vibrant pink mixture into glasses. Here's where the magic happens! Carefully pour a little cranberry juice into the bottom of each glass, letting it settle for a beautiful two-toned effect that resembles a vibrant sunset.
  4. Island Time: Garnish with a maraschino cherry and orange slice for a final flourish, then sit back, relax, and enjoy your beach getaway in a cup!

Tips:

  • For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the vodka and peach schnapps. Add an extra splash of orange juice or a touch of grenadine for extra color.
  • Don't have frozen peaches? No worries! Substitute with 1 cup of fresh peaches and ½ cup of ice cubes.
  • Feel free to adjust the ratios of juice to your taste preference. Want it a little sweeter? Add more orange juice. Prefer it tarter? Up the cranberry juice!

Beach Blanket Slushies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for pool parties, backyard barbecues, or anytime you need a taste of summer. So ditch the stress and let this delicious frozen drink whisk you away to your own personal beach paradise!