Sparkling Citrus Slushie

This vibrant slushie combines bubbly champagne with fresh citrus juice and crushed ice, creating a sparkling, icy beverage with a bright and zesty flavor. The mixture turns into a shimmering, textured slush that’s perfect for spontaneous celebrations or refreshing evenings at home.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: fusion

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Calories: 150kcal

Author: James Taylor

Servings:

Equipment

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Blender
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Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup fresh citrus juice lemon or lime
▢ 0.25 cup simple syrup or honey syrup
▢ 2 cups ice crushed or coarse
▢ 1 cup champagne chilled, dry or sparkling rosé optional
▢ Optional citrus wheel or mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes so they stay icy cold when serving.
Pour the fresh citrus juice into a blender, then add the simple syrup and crushed ice.
Pulse the blender a few times to start breaking down the ice so the mixture begins to thicken and become slushy.
Blend on high for about 30-45 seconds until the mixture is thick, icy, and has tiny ice crystals shimmering throughout.
Slowly pour the chilled champagne into the blender while it’s running, listening for a gentle fizz as it mixes with the slush.
Briefly pulse the blender again to incorporate the champagne evenly, adjusting the texture if needed—more ice for thicker consistency or more citrus for brightness.
Remove your chilled glasses from the freezer and pour the sparkling citrus slush into them, filling each glass generously.
Garnish each glass with a citrus wheel or a sprig of mint for a pop of color and aroma.
Serve immediately to enjoy the icy sparkle, bright citrus flavor, and lively fizz in every sip.

Notes

For extra fizz, add a splash of sparkling water before serving. Adjust sweetness with more or less syrup to taste. Use fresh citrus for the best flavor and bright appearance.

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