How to Make Strawberry Slushy (Smoothie) with a Kick - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the temperatures start to rise, there's nothing quite like a refreshing, icy-cold drink to help beat the heat. And what better way to cool off than with a delicious and invigorating strawberry slushy with a kick? This recipe takes the classic smoothie to the next level by adding a spicy twist that will leave your taste buds tingling and your thirst thoroughly quenched.

Strawberries are the star of this slushy, bringing their natural sweetness and vibrant color to the mix. Not onl...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 (17.5 ounce) can coconut water
  • 2 cups ice
  • 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers rum, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Blend strawberries, coconut water, ice, rum, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a blender until frozen and slushy.
  • Nutrition

    125 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 139mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 70mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 504mg