Description
Chilled cherry almond rum slushie brings tropical cocktail magic to summer gatherings. Cool crimson cocktails blend sweet cherries, smooth rum, and nutty almonds for ultimate refreshment. Sip and savor happiness in each glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups spiced rum or rum of choice
- 4 cups cola (Coke or similar brand)
- 1 lb (16 oz) cherries, pitted and stemmed (extra for garnish)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Puree Creation: Pulverize cherries in a food processor until achieving a silky-smooth texture without any lumps.
- Sugar Infusion: Combine cherry puree with granulated sugar in a saucepan, simmering gently and stirring periodically to develop a rich, concentrated flavor profile while preventing burning.
- Cooling and Straining: Allow the reduced cherry mixture to cool completely, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate any potential seed or skin fragments, creating an impeccably smooth base.
- Liquid Harmony: Whisk together the cooled cherry reduction, cola, almond extract, and spiced rum in a spacious mixing container, ensuring all ingredients blend seamlessly into a cohesive mixture.
- Freezing Process: Transfer the liquid blend into a freezer-safe container, distributing evenly and allowing to freeze overnight, intermittently breaking up ice crystals every few hours to maintain a light, granular consistency.
- Final Preparation: Vigorously agitate the frozen mixture with a fork, transforming it into a frosty, shaved-ice-like texture that captures the essence of a refreshing slushie.
- Presentation: Pour the rum slushie into chilled glasses, garnishing with plump, fresh cherries to elevate the visual and flavor experience of this sophisticated adult beverage.
Notes
- Puree Perfection: Blend cherries until completely smooth to ensure a silky, lump-free base for your slushie.
- Sugar Simmering: Cook cherry puree slowly to concentrate flavors and develop a rich, deep cherry essence without burning.
- Freezing Technique: Stir the mixture every few hours during freezing to create a light, granular texture instead of a solid block of ice.
- Garnish Glamour: Use fresh cherries as a final touch to elevate the presentation and add a burst of fresh fruit flavor to each serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg