With the Fourth of July coming up this weekend I finally feel like summer can officially begin. And you know what that means . . . that’s right, it’s slushy season! Cocktail slushies to be exact. Trust me, there are few happier moments than chilling in the backyard on a hot summer day, surrounded by family and friends, the grill ablaze, and an ice cold cocktail slushy in-hand. I like to blend up a giant batch for the whole family (unleaded for the kids, of course). The best part is, the Vitamix practically does all the work for you. Seriously, before I got my Vitamix I was always hesitant to make frozen cocktails. No matter how good the recipe, there was always the danger of leaving big ice chunks floating around the drink. Consequently, the cocktail would be thrown out of balance, and I was left with a lumpy mess. Not this time. I filled the Vitamix container with ice, watermelon, lime, a little balsamic, and vodka. The result was a perfectly smooth, perfectly balanced cocktail slushy that will be making several appearances at our house throughout the summer.
WATERMELON BALSAMIC COCKTAIL SLUSHIES
Ingredients (makes two cocktails):
- 3 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup (1 to 1, sugar to water)
- 1/2 oz balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes (~ 10.5 oz by weight)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 cups ice (~ 8 oz by weight)
- Sprigs of fresh mint for garnish
Directions:
- Start by cubing your watermelon.
- Add to a container, cover, and place in the freezer for an hour to chill.
- Add all the ingredients (except the mint) to the blender, cover, and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses, garnish with mint, and serve immediately.
(This post is sponsored by Vitamix. Opinions are our own. Images by HonestlyYUM)
I never thought to add balsamic vinegar into one of these cocktails! Great idea!
This is seriously the prettiest slushie in all the land! Also – you’re making me crave watermelon like it’s nobody’s business.
Thanks Sarah!! Can I put that on my resume? Beautifier of slushies!! 😉
Holy hell this looks so good! We do a vinegar shrub in cocktails sometimes and it is soooo good! We”l have to try balsamic vinegar next time. Shit yes.
Haha, thanks Beau!! Vinegar in cocktails is so so SO underrated. I was really excited to try it for the first time in a frozen cocktail. It worked!! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by the site!
Todd this looks awesome! Just saw it on Tastespotting and wish I was having it now! 🙂
Aww, thanks so much for stopping by the site, Averie!! 🙂
Gotta love “grown up” slushies! 🙂 Glad real fruit was used in the making of this slushie! lol
I love a good slushie, these scream summer to me!
Ok. This is the perfect after work chillaxin recipe. The best way to cool off on a hot day out here in New England. Actually, drinking a frozen mixed smoothie like this is also a great way to cool off and get ready to heat up again — home from work and then a run. Yes, this is a recipe to a healthy lifestyle, I do believe.
Chillaxin, indeed!! Thanks Sam 🙂
This looks so refreshing! Perfect for my long July 4th weekend. Loving the GIF too.
Aww, thanks Lauren!! xo
This cocktail looks incredible!! Vitamixs are the BEST. Love mine so much.
I know!! How did I ever live without one? Thanks for stopping by, Laura!! Happy Fourth 🙂
My wife has a Vitamix but I’ve always been intimidated by it. However, as I realllllllly like watermelon sorbet and balsamic vinegar…and of course, VODKA! this must be on my 4th of July to-do list! We’ll be attending a family BBQ this weekend so I know what I’ll be bringing to share! Thanks Todd. (p.s., all of your photos are great, but your GIF of the pour into the blender is insanely cool!!)
Thanks for stopping by (as always) Homer. Let me know if you give it a try!
This looks amazing!! I am obsessed with my Vitamix, it can do anything. Happy 4th!
Thanks Amanda!! Yeah, I use it for everything these days. Happy fourth!!