Citrus Cooldown: Blood Orange Daiquiri Slushie

Introduction

The Citrus Cooldown: Blood Orange Daiquiri Slushie is the ultimate answer to summer’s swelter—tangy, refreshingly icy, and vibrantly colored. This cocktail combines the intense citrusy-sweetness of blood oranges with the classic punch of a daiquiri, all blended to a frosty, slushie consistency that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Perfect for entertaining or as a special treat to wind down after a long day, this adult slushie is a showstopper, easily customizable, and guaranteed to wow your guests with its striking hue and bold flavor.

What Makes This Daiquiri Slushie Stand Out?

Unlike standard frozen cocktails, the Blood Orange Daiquiri Slushie delivers layers of flavor—a pleasing tartness from blood oranges, a whisper of sweetness, and a delightful chill that can’t be replicated by shakes or simple mixers. When served, each glass looks like a page from a summer cocktail dream: icy, vivid, and outrageously refreshing.

Choosing the Best Blood Oranges and Prepping Your Ingredients

Go for ripe, dark-fleshed blood oranges to maximize both color and juice. If you want to speed things up or need precise segments for garnish, the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper is indispensable for quick slicing and dicing.

Juice the oranges and strain out seeds. If you’d like a slightly less tart finish, combine blood orange juice with fresh lime for balance. Keep your rum chilled and have a little simple syrup on hand to adjust sweetness as needed.

Blending to Perfect Slushie Texture

The right blender is essential for that ultra-smooth, icy daiquiri texture. The Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender can crush ice effortlessly, producing the ideal slushie consistency. Blend blood orange juice, white rum, lime juice, and ice until you reach a loose, frosty blend that holds its shape.

To keep glasses chilled and slow down melting, pre-freeze your drinkware or use an insulated tumbler like the Stanley Quencher ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler, 30 oz, Rose Quartz.

Serving and Garnishing Your Blood Orange Slushie

Pour your slushie into glasses and garnish with fresh blood orange slices or a lime wheel for a dramatic presentation. For outdoor parties or picnics, a set of Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable 10 Pack, White will keep your serving area stylish and spill-proof.

For a finishing touch, consider rimming glasses with sugar blended with citrus zest—it will enhance each sip.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe serves four generous cocktails. Each serving contains approximately 180–200 calories, depending on your proportion of rum and simple syrup—refreshing and bright without going overboard.

Citrus Cooldown: Blood Orange Daiquiri Slushie (Recap)

This slushie is the perfect marriage of refreshing citrus and icy coolness. It’s a visually striking, flavor-packed drink that embodies the spirit of laid-back summer entertaining or a quiet afternoon on the patio.

Instructions

1. Peel and juice your blood oranges. Segment if desired, using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to speed up prep.
2. Add blood orange juice, lime juice, white rum, simple syrup, and ice cubes to the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender.
3. Blend on high until the ice is fully crushed and the mixture is thick and slushie-like.
4. Pour into pre-chilled glasses, or into a Stanley Quencher ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler, 30 oz, Rose Quartz to keep your drink cold.
5. Garnish with blood orange or lime slices as desired. Serve immediately. For easy cleanup and elegant outdoor service, lay a Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable 10 Pack, White on your table.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Blend Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes