Virgin Blue Lagoon without Alcohol with the Ninja Slushi

Forget the blender versions where the water separates from the syrup in five minutes: here, you get a drink with a hypnotic blue and a perfectly homogeneous texture. No more coarse crushed ice, the machine perfectly binds the lemon and the curaçao without the mixture separating. I served this mocktail behind the bar for a long time, but making it at home is a game-changer for summer evenings. Its vibrant color always makes an impression, and its texture remains chilled and drinkable through a straw from the first to the last glass.

Virgin Blue Lagoon without Alcohol with the Ninja Slushi

Recipe by Camille Roos

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Course: Non-alcoholic beverageCuisine: MocktailDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

people

Prep

5

minutes

Freeze time

45

minutes

Total time

50

minutes

A non-alcoholic version of the famous blue mocktail, with a homogeneous texture that does not separate thanks to continuous churning.

Ingredients

• 150 ml blue curaçao syrup (non-alcoholic)

• 100 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 750 ml water (or flat lemonade)

• Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

• In a pitcher, mix the blue curaçao syrup, the freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the water. The sugar content of the syrup prevents the liquid from freezing into a hard block.
• Pour the blue liquid into the Ninja Slushi bowl, making sure to stay between the min and max markers.
• Select the Slush program and let it run until you achieve a beautiful frozen texture (about 45 minutes).
• Serve immediately in tall glasses with a straw and a lemon slice on the rim.

Blue Hawaiian Version

Blue Hawaiian Version : Replace 250 ml of water with pineapple juice and add a splash of coconut milk to the mixture before starting the Slush program.

How to avoid the giant ice cube effect?

The big challenge with icy non-alcoholic cocktails is avoiding the giant ice cube effect. When I used to make my granitas in a blender, I often ended up with a mountain of tasteless crushed ice on top and all the syrup concentrated at the bottom of the glass. With the countertop machine, it is the continuous churning and the sugar in the curaçao syrup that do all the work. This sugar acts as a natural antifreeze by lowering the freezing point. This is exactly why you should not drastically reduce the indicated syrup dose, otherwise you risk jamming the auger. If you find the mixture a bit too sweet, I recommend increasing the portion of lemon juice to counterbalance the bitterness. The principle of sugar-acidity balance is the same as for my Frozen virgin mojito recipe.

Which liquid base to choose for the Blue Lagoon?

Traditionally, this mocktail is often prepared with lemonade. In the machine, using carbonated drinks requires a little caution: carbonation tends to foam up significantly under the effect of the cold. If you insist on using lemonade for its sparkling note, I recommend letting it go flat a bit before pouring it into the bowl, to prevent the foam from exceeding the maximum mark. Personally, I prefer using simply plain water or filtered water: the curaçao syrup and fresh lemon juice already provide all the necessary aromatic power. The taste remains clean without being drowned by the sugar of an industrial soda. And if you like bold mocktails for breakfast or brunch, feel free to try the Frozen Virgin Mary.

Will you serve it plain or try the pineapple variation for your next party?

Frequently asked questions

Why is my drink freezing too hard on the edges?

This is a classic sign of a lack of sugar. Make sure you have added the correct amount of curaçao syrup, as it is what guarantees a flexible and drinkable texture.

Can I prepare this mocktail on the XL or Max model?

Absolutely, the Slush program is available across the entire range. Just make sure to respect the minimum volume of your large bowl so that the churning works correctly.

What should I do if I find the result too sweet?

Do not remove the syrup, instead add a bit more lemon or lime juice to bring acidity and balance the flavors without losing the frozen texture.

How long does the mocktail last in the machine?

Once the right consistency is reached after 45 minutes, the device maintains it perfectly. You can let it run on Slush throughout your reception.