Cherry Cola Slushy

Name: Cherry Cola Slushy Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (12 oz) cans cherry cola soda

Cherry Cola Slushy is a no-fuss frozen drink made with cherry cola soda that's ready in minutes. It's the ultimate refreshment for hot weather gatherings.

🌍American 🏷️Slushy 🏷️Cherry cola 🏷️Frozen drink 🏷️Summer drink 🏷️Drink

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Total

3h 5m

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$7–$11

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 (12 oz) cans cherry cola soda

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Instructions

1
Pour one can of cherry cola soda into an ice cube tray.
2
Place the tray in the freezer and let it freeze completely solid.
3
Once frozen, transfer the cherry cola ice cubes to a blender.
4
Pour in the second can of cherry cola soda, starting with half the can and adding more as needed to blend.
5
Blend, pulsing if necessary, until the mixture reaches a smooth, slushy consistency.
6
Pour the slushy into a glass or jar and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use shallow freezer-safe containers for faster, more even freezing than deep containers.
Partially freeze the soda (2-3 hours) before blending for the fluffiest slushy texture—full freezing creates ice blocks instead.
Serve immediately after blending to prevent the slushy from melting or refreezing into solid ice.

Substitutions

Cherry cola → regular cola or vanilla cola (lighter cherry flavor)
Cherry cola → other fruit sodas like strawberry or raspberry (different fruit profile)

Storage & make-ahead

Store frozen slushy mixture in an airtight container up to 2 days; re-blend or scrape with a fork before serving.

Common Questions

How do you make a slushy without a machine?

Freeze cherry cola in a shallow pan or ice cube trays, then blend or scrape with a fork until slushy consistency forms. No special equipment required.

Can you make this ahead of time?

Yes—freeze the mixture up to 2 days ahead. Re-blend or scrape with a fork just before serving to restore the slushy texture.

What's the best way to get the right slushy texture?

Freeze the cola until it's partially frozen (about 2-3 hours), then blend or break it apart into small ice crystals. Serve immediately for the best slushy consistency.