10 Ultimate Cocktail Slushie recipes for summer in your nutribullet!

Summer’s here, the heat is on, and nothing hits quite like a slushie. The best part is you don’t need a fancy machine to make one! Grab your nutribullet, a bit of ice, whatever flavours you’re craving, and you’ve got yourself the recipe for a perfect slushie!

From fruity faves to cocktail-style sips, we’ve rounded up ten of the ultimate slushie recipes you can blend up in seconds. What are you waiting for? Grab your nutribullet and let’s get blending!

Best practices for slushie success:

·        Use frozen fruit whenever possible for thicker consistency

·        Add ice gradually if mixture is too thin

·        Blend in 30-second intervals to avoid overheating the motor

·        Pre-chill glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving

·        Double recipes for larger gatherings (blend in batches if needed)

Recipes brought to you by nutribullet x DIY Cocktail Guy!

Aperol Coconut Margs

A bright, tropical mix of Aperol, coconut cream and fresh citrus blended with pineapple juice. It’s creamy, refreshing and a little bit zesty with the perfect summer vibe.

• Handful of ice
• 150ml coconut cream
• Juice of 1 orange
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• Salt for garnish

Spicy Pineapple Paloma

A spicy-sweet frozen blend with pineapple, grapefruit and a punchy jalapeño kick. Bright, tangy and refreshing, it’s the perfect mix of sweet fruit and heat

• 2 cups frozen pineapple
• 1 jalapeño (seeds and veins only)
• Juice of 2 limes
• 100ml grapefruit juice
• 100ml pineapple juice
• 150ml tequila
• Tajín and chamoy for garnish

Berry Mango Lush

A light, fruity frozen mix with lime, strawberry and mango flavours. Sweet, refreshing and low-cal, it’s an easy sip for any day.

• 20g frozen mango
• 20g frozen strawberry
• 30ml tequila
• 30ml lime juice
• 60ml low-sugar strawberry melon juice

Hot Honey Margaritas

A sweet–spicy frozen margarita with tropical juice, mango and a warm hit of hot honey. It’s smooth, bright and perfectly balanced with fresh lime.

• 2 cups frozen mango
• 60ml hot honey
• Juice of 2 limes
• 120ml Cointreau
• 150ml tequila
• 1 cup tropical juice

Limoncello lush

A bright, fruity frozen blend with sweet mango, zesty limoncello and fresh passionfruit. It’s tangy, refreshing and perfect for sunny days.

•       3 cups frozen mango
• 90ml passionfruit pulp
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 90ml tropical juice
• 1 cup limoncello

Mango Kiwi Margs

A fresh, tangy frozen blend with mango, kiwi and a citrusy tequila kick. Smooth, tropical and super refreshing in every sip.

• 2 cups frozen mango
• ½ cup kiwi
• Juice of 2 limes
• ½ cup tropical juice
• 100ml Cointreau
• 150ml tequila

Passionfruit Margs

A fruity, tangy frozen blend with passionfruit, mango and a smooth tequila twist. Bright, refreshing and ice-cold, it’s the perfect summer sip.

• Handful of crushed ice
• ½ cup frozen mango
• 120ml fresh passionfruit pulp
• Juice of 2 limes
• 120ml passionfruit/tropical juice
• 100ml Cointreau
• 150ml tequila

The Nutcracker

A dessert-style espresso blend with Baileys, Amaretto and a hit of chocolate. Once the rocky road ice cream goes in, it turns into a creamy, dreamy boozy shake.

• 3 scoops rocky road ice cream
• 30ml chocolate sauce
• 120ml espresso
• ½ cup Baileys
• 30ml Amaretto

Mango Kiwi Marg

A bright, fruity frozen blend with mango, kiwi and a citrusy tequila lift. It’s fresh, smooth and perfectly tropical in a martini glass.

• 2 cups frozen mango
• ½ cup fresh kiwi
• Juice of 1 lime
• 120ml tropical juice
• 60ml Cointreau
• 90ml tequila

Strawberry Colada

Creamy, tropical twist on the classic piña colada, blending sweet frozen strawberries with smooth coconut cream and bright citrus. Finished with pineapple juice and white rum, it’s refreshing, indulgent and the ultimate laid-back summer drink!

• 1 large cup of frozen strawberries
• 2 whole limes juiced
• 1 cup of coconut cream
• 1.5 cups of Pineapple Juice
• 150mls White Rum

 

Mocktail Conversion Guide

Every cocktail recipe above can become a delicious mocktail by following these simple substitutions:

Spirit Replacements:

·        Tequila → Grapefruit or tropical juice

·        Rum → Coconut water or pineapple juice

·        Cointreau/Triple Sec → Orange juice

·        Limoncello → Lemon juice + simple syrup

·        Aperol → Orange juice 

The key to great mocktails is maintaining the complexity and balance of the original recipe. Don't just remove alcohol, replace it with ingredients that contribute flavour and body!