Sweet, citrusy and wonderfully refreshing, this Blood Orange & Cherry Slushy is the perfect frozen drink for sunny afternoons and summer entertaining. Kept perfectly chilled in the Cooks Professional Slushy Machine, it's packed with vibrant cherry flavour and zesty blood orange, then finished with a splash of Cointreau for a deliciously citrusy cocktail.
Enjoy it alcohol-free as a fruity frozen cooler, or simply add a shot of Cointreau after pouring for an effortlessly delicious cocktail.
5 servings (180ml each, excluding the optional shot)
Ingredients
For the Slushy
- 500ml cherry purée
- 500ml blood orange juice
- 500ml water
Optional
- 30ml Cointreau per serving
To Garnish
- Blood orange slices
- Fresh cherries
- Fresh mint (optional)
Method
1. Pour the cherry purée, blood orange juice and water into a large jug.
2. Stir well until fully combined.
3. Pour the mixture into the top of your Cooks Professional Slushy Machine.
4. Leave to freeze for around 30 minutes. While it's freezing, place your serving glasses in the freezer for around 15 minutes to keep your drinks colder for longer.
5. Prepare your garnishes by slicing the blood orange and washing the cherries.
6. Once the slushy has reached your preferred consistency, pull the lever to dispense around 180ml into each chilled glass.
7. Garnish with a blood orange slice and fresh cherry, then pour over a 30ml shot of Cointreau if serving as a cocktail. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Top Tips
- Like it extra thick? Adjust the Slushy Machine to your preferred consistency.
- For an extra citrus kick, add a squeeze of fresh blood orange or lime juice just before serving.
- If your slushy isn't freezing, add a little more sugar. If it's too firm, simply add a little extra liquid.
- For an alcohol-free version, leave out the Cointreau – it's just as refreshing on its own.