Blue Lagoon Vodka Slushie

The advantage of the Ninja Slushi for this great classic is obtaining a perfectly slushy mix without drowning the curacao in crushed ice from a blender. With the sugar from the lemonade and the alcohol from the curacao, the freezing process is slower than a simple juice but offers an ultra-fine frost. You will love its refreshing texture, drinkable through a straw, with that nice citrus scent that awakens the palate for the aperitif.

Blue Lagoon Vodka Slushie

Recipe by Camille Roos

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Course: Frozen CocktailCuisine: Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

people

Prep

5

minutes

Freeze time

45

minutes

Total time

50

minutes

A great cocktail classic revisited with the Ninja Slushi for an intensely fresh blue drink, without the watery effect of a blender.

Ingredients

• 100 ml vodka

• 110 ml blue curacao (liqueur)

• 100 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 500 ml classic lemonade (not sugar-free)

• 255 ml water

Instructions

• In a pitcher, mix the vodka, blue curacao, lemon juice, lemonade, and water to obtain a consistent color. Sugar-free lemonade would prevent the mixture from freezing correctly in the Ninja Slushi.
• Pour the mixture into the Ninja Slushi bowl, making sure to exceed the minimum fill line.
• Select the Frozen Cocktail program and let the machine work until a nice straw-ready texture is achieved. The program automatically compensates for the alcohol which lowers the freezing point.
• Serve the drink directly into large glasses and optionally add a fresh lemon slice on the rim.

Blue Lagoon Mocktail (alcohol-free)

Blue Lagoon Mocktail (alcohol-free) : Replace the curacao liqueur and vodka with 150 ml of non-alcoholic curacao syrup, top up with more water to compensate for the volumes, and switch to the Slush program.

The balance of ingredients for a successful cocktail

For this blue lagoon, success depends on the dosage of alcohol and sugar. The alcohol, here the vodka and curacao liqueur, lowers the freezing point. If you are too heavy-handed, the drink will remain liquid even after an hour in the machine. That is why I recommend sticking to 240 ml of total alcohol for this volume. At the same time, classic lemonade provides the essential sugar so that the cold creates those tiny crystals that make the mixture pleasant. If you like this citrus scent, you will surely enjoy our blue curacao granita, a delicious non-alcoholic alternative.

The Ninja Slushi vs. the classic blender

I spent a long time preparing my frozen cocktails with a good old blender and crushed ice. The problem with this technique is that the drink separates very quickly: the water rises to the surface and you end up drinking the concentrated syrup at the bottom of the glass. With the Ninja Slushi, the liquid freezes uniformly thanks to the auger that continuously churns. The result is much smoother on the palate and, above all, it stays cold much longer when served on the terrace.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does my drink stay liquid?

This is often linked to an excess of alcohol, as alcohol does not freeze. If you added a bit too much vodka, compensate by pouring a little water and sugar syrup directly into the bowl.

Can I use sugar-free lemonade to make it lighter?

No, sugar acts as an anti-freeze. Sugar-free lemonade does not contain enough sugar for the setting process, and your mixture might freeze into a large block of ice instead of being drinkable through a straw.

Is the Frozen Cocktail program available on all models?

Yes, the FS301, XL (FS601) and Max (FS605) models all have this preset, which is specifically set to prevent alcoholic liquids from over-freezing.