Champagne Slushi
Why should kids have all the fun with slushis? Well, they don’t get to anymore! I came up with this recipe this past December before New Years Eve. We were going to our neighbors party and I just didn’t want to show up with the predictable bottle of champagne, hence Champagne Slushis. They were a huge hit! They’re flavorful & fun to drink!
I have tried this with both Champagne & Prosecco (an Italian sparkling wine) & it’s great with both. Best of all, it’s easy to make. You can even make them the night before your party (one less thing to worry about).
I’m going to be trying many other flavor variations & I’m sure they’ll be just as tasty. If you want a more tart slushi just leave out the strawberries. It’s incredibly lemony (almost like a lemon head slushi LOL) Cheers to you!
Champagne Slushi
1 bottle champagne - chilled
1 lemon - FINELY zest half of lemon & juice whole lemon
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 box of small frozen strawberries - thawed
In a sauce pan make your simple syrup by cooking water & sugar over medium heat until it boils & thickens. Take off of heat & let cool. Once cooled, place in refrigerator for a few hours allowing it to cool completely. In a glass baking dish add your chilled bottle of champagne. Add your simple syrup. Add the lemon zest & lemon juice. Stir & place in freezer. Stir occasionally. Leave in freezer for 3-4 hours until slushi consistency. Before you’re ready to serve your slushis, add in the bag of thawed strawberries & juice. Mix well. Serve in chilled glasses. Garnish with fresh mint if you like.
Salute!
This sounds delicious! Will be great for a Mother’s Day Brunch or something in the summer. Can’t wait to try it.
What a fabulous idea–I adore champagne and can’t wait to try this!
Ooooo, an adult slushee! I’ll be ordering one for Mother’s Day.
Thanks Suzanne! I think that’s a great idea. It’s the perfect season for the slushi! I like to use Prosecco in mine (bc it’s Italian -wink wink- & it’s also sweeter to me than regular champagne) & if you happen to have any leftover you can just pop it back into the freezer! Cheers!
This looks heavenly! I will try this soon. Looks perfect for a warm weather treat!
Thanks Becky! It really is quite unique & refreshing! Just remember to make it first thing in the day & you’ll be ready for it by the evening! Cheers!
I officially opened our pool for the weekend. How you ask! I stuck my toe in! The thermoter is at the bottom of the pool. I might try this for the weekend!
What a great idea Patty! These would b perfect out by the pool! Cheers!
What a wonderful idea! The perfect Summertime treat for grown-ups!
Thanks Susan! These are really refreshing. I’m sure I’ll be making up quite a few batches this summer! Congratulations again on your award winning photo! Simply stunning!
It was my pleasure Paula! Your blog is WONDERFUL!
I will be a regular visitor now
Best, Marie