Summer Freeze

Slushie how-to

It all starts with ice. The smaller, the better. Small cubes, chips or crushed ice blend into a smooth slushie without overworking your blender. Use twice as much ice as other ingredients. Start the blender with a few short pulses before cranking it to high speed. Blend just long enough to create a thick, smooth, cohesive mixture.

Blender Filled with Boozy Sangria Ice Cubes

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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Blender

Powerful blending crushesice for consistently smooth results.

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NutriBullet Magic Bullet

Prepare and drink from the same cup for less mess and easier cleanup.

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Simply Done Ice Cube Trays

Create smooth slushies by using perfectly uniform ice cubes.

best mixers

Finest call mojito mix

Natural mint oil, key lime juice and pure cane sugar combine for authentic mojitos.

mr & Mrs t piña colada

Pineapple and coconut flavors take taste buds on a tropical vacation.

owen's craft mixers

Add to tequila for a refreshing Paloma or enjoy it with vodka or sparkling wine.

Master of Mixes Mixer

Lemon and lime juice and California strawberries pair well with rum or tequila

Bottle of Master of Mixes Strawberry Daiquiri/Margarita Mixer

boozy frozen drinks

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Use fruit—fresh, frozen or juice—to add refreshing flavor to frozen drinks.

substitute mezcal for the tequila.

For a smoky version of this south-of-the-border favorite,

Layered Frozen Paloma

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Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Manager Waterloo, Iowa

- Eric Dodge

Any alcohol that is at least 40 proof doesn’t freeze in a typical home freezer. So adding whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, tequila or brandy to premade mixers or juices will keep the beverage from freezing solid and will work for slushies. If you want to use a liqueur, if it is under 40 proof it will likely freeze too solid to use in slushies but would work for popsicles or ice cubes.”

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Layered Frozen Paloma in Glass with straw and Grapefruit Slice

Blended drink must-haves

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Make your own boozy ice cubes for tastier sangria slushies.

Hy-Vee Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice 6 oz.

Silver Tequila 4 oz.

Lime Juice 4 oz.

Light Agave Nectar 3 oz.

Mango Juice 6 oz.

Cantaloupe 1-lb., cubed

Hy-Vee Canned Light Coconut Milk 5 oz.

Light Agave Nectar 2½ oz.

Lime Juice 2 oz.

White Rum 4 oz.

Cantaloupe Colada

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Lime Juice 6 oz.

Silver Tequila 4 oz.

Light Agave Nectar 1 tbs.

Sliced Strawberries ¾ cup

Orange Juice 4 oz.

Margarita Pops

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Blended Cantaloupe Colada in Glass with Mint Garnish

Hy-Vee Cherry Juice 2⅔ cups

Sweet and Sour Mix 5 oz.

Row Vodka 6 oz.

Hy-Vee Tonic Water 18 oz.

Hy-Vee Pineapple Juice 3 oz.

Layered Ice Cubes

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Drink in Glass with Cherry Garnish and Layered Ice Cubes

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Cabernet Sauvignon 1 (750ml.) bottle

Hy-Vee Frozen Mixed Berries 1½ cups

Fresh Lime Juice 4 oz.

Gin 4 oz.

Hy-Vee Granulated Sugar ¾ cup

Sangria Slushies

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Sangria Slushie in WIne Glass with Strawberry and Straw

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Hy-Vee has what you need to whip up the perfect frozen drink.