Red, White, and Blue Slushies Recipe
Celebrate patriotic flavors with these refreshing Red, White, and Blue Slushies, featuring layers of frozen watermelon, creamy whipped topping, and blueberry blend. Perfect for summer parties, these vibrant, chilled treats combine fruity sweetness with a creamy middle for a festive and delicious dessert drink.
- Author: Daniel
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Red Layer
- 4 cups frozen watermelon cubes
- 1 cup ginger ale soda
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
White Layer
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Blue Layer
- 4 cups frozen blueberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup ginger ale soda
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- Prepare the Red Layer: In a blender, combine 4 cups of frozen watermelon cubes, 1 cup ginger ale soda, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Blend until smooth, about 60 to 90 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a cold container and keep refrigerated until ready to assemble the slushies.
- Make the White Layer: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip 2 cups of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, which takes about 5 minutes. Keep the whipped cream chilled until ready to serve to maintain its texture and freshness.
- Prepare the Blue Layer: After rinsing and drying the blender, add 4 cups frozen blueberries, 1 cup orange juice, 1 cup ginger ale soda, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Blend until completely smooth to create a vibrant blueberry slush. Keep this layer cold like the others until ready to serve.
- Assemble the Slushies: In serving glasses or cups, layer the slushies starting with the red watermelon blend, followed by a generous layer of whipped cream, and topped with the blue blueberry mixture. You can choose the order or alternate layers creatively to achieve your desired patriotic effect.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in both the red and blue layers.
- Keep all layers chilled until serving to preserve the texture and prevent melting.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whipped coconut cream to maintain the white layer’s creaminess.
- If you prefer non-alcoholic, ginger ale adds a nice fizz and sweetness without alcohol.
- Serve immediately after layering for best texture, or keep refrigerated and gently stir before serving.
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