Description
A fizzy, nostalgic Cherry Cola Crush Slushie made with frozen cherries, cola, a touch of lemon juice, and plenty of ice for a sweet‑tart, soda‑like frozen drink that tastes like a 7‑Eleven Cherry Slurpee turned into a homemade slushie.
Ingredients
2 cups frozen cherries (pitted)
1 1/2 cups cola (regular or caffeine‑free)
1/2 cup crushed ice or ice cubes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1–2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup (optional, if you prefer extra sweetness)
Instructions
1. Add the frozen cherries, cola, crushed ice, lemon juice, and honey or simple syrup (if using) to a high‑speed blender.
2. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and icy, scraping down the sides if needed.
3. If the slushie is too thick, add a splash more cola; if too thin, add a few more ice cubes and blend briefly.
4. Adjust sweetness by adding a little more honey or simple syrup to taste.
5. Pour immediately into chilled glasses, optionally garnished with a maraschino cherry or a lemon wedge for a retro soda‑shop look.
Notes
For a non‑caffeinated version, use a caffeine‑free cola or cherry‑flavored soda.
If you want a grown‑up twist, add a splash of cherry liqueur or a shot of bourbon or dark rum before blending.
Serve right away, as the carbonation will fade quickly once the slushie warms up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg