Sweet Release 'Dismissed' Slushie
Like a whirlwind date that ends in a sweet victory, this vibrant layered slushie delivers a refreshing punch. With distinct blue raspberry and cherry flavors culminating in a playful gummy ring, it’s a playful nod to those dramatic, early 2000s eliminations.
Directions
- 1
To prepare the cherry layer, combine the frozen raspberries, 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of the fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup of ice cubes, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a high-speed blender.
- 2
Blend on high until completely smooth and thick, adding an extra tablespoon of water if needed to reach a desired slushie consistency; transfer this mixture to a bowl and place it in the freezer to keep it very cold.
- 3
Thoroughly clean the blender pitcher to avoid color mixing.
- 4
For the blue raspberry layer, whisk together the blue raspberry drink mix powder with 2 cups of the cold water and the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in a pitcher until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 5
Pour this blue raspberry mixture into the clean blender, add the remaining 1/2 cup of ice cubes, the remaining 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and the sea salt.
- 6
Blend on high until smooth and slushy, similar in consistency to the cherry layer, about 1-2 minutes.
- 7
To assemble the slushies, carefully spoon or pour the cherry slushie into the bottom third of two tall glasses.
- 8
Gently top the cherry layer with the blue raspberry slushie, filling the glasses evenly.
- 9
Garnish each slushie with two assorted gummy rings, hanging them playfully off the rim of the glass or suspending them within the top layer.
- 10
Serve immediately with a long spoon or wide straw, savoring the distinct layers.