I have a Costco membership for, like, 3 things: giant bottles of Tito’s vodka, family-sized packs of goat cheese that last me (and me alone) about a week, and perfect French baguettes. I am loyal to their baguettes, though they may be a bit fatter than true French baguettes, because the ingredient list reads water, flour, salt, and yeast. Nothing else. Amen. If I was president, I’d ban breads with any other ingredients.
Back to those economy sized bottles of vodka. They don’t drink themselves, ya know.
Alcohol is amazing stuff. (I’ll pause here for effect).
Alcohol is amazing because it prevents things from freezing solid. It holds things right at ‘slushy,’ which is my favorite place to be held. The way it works is super scientific technical stuff that I will spare you from (or maybe I’ll make a video explaining it after 3 frozen vodka tonics..you never know). All I know is that you want this vodka tonic slush. If you’re a gin girl (I love you), use gin.
The most important thing though: do not mess with the ratio of ingredients to this recipe. It’s a fine balance of water, sugar, and alcohol to reach the proper slushy consistency. And oh my god if you use diet tonic, I’ll cry. It won’t work, trust me. Sugar also plays a part in holding things at the slushy stage, but we already know how amazing sugar is because: this entire blog. Don’t increase or decrease the sugar, mmk?
Have you made a granita before? Did you make my coconut snow? Wasn’t it easy? Just stir, pour into a pan, and scrape with a fork every 30 minutes for 2.5 hours.
If you need more alcoholic slushies in your life, try my mixed berry red wine slushies. Or, add rum to the coconut snow. Now we’re talkin’!
Have a fun and safe weekend, friends!
A refreshing cocktail for the summer.Vodka Tonic Slush
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 402Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 34mgCarbohydrates: 72gFiber: 1gSugar: 68gProtein: 1g
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
There is so much awesome here that I don't know where to begin. Vodka. Slush. FRIDAY! Pinned!
Nutmeg nanny says
I have been making something like this this summer but with gin. It's so amazing and totally refreshing. Also, can we talk about diet tonic? Sweet baby J that stuff is gross! I'm going to give this vodka version a try since not everyone in my family loves gin. I know, who couldn't love gin? Oh and Tito's rocks!
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
I'll make any and all of those yummy cocktails, including this one!!
LEila @ DEEP BLUE CONVERSATIONS says
Ohhh I need this in my life this weekend! With gin (always gin...gin forever)! Tanqueray is what I have but, I imagine Hendricks and some sort of cucumber infusion/inclusion would also be delightfully refreshing!
ashley - baker by nature says
These pictures are everything! And the vodka… YES!
Trisha says
Alcoholic summer slushies? Count me in! Love the simplicity of these photos! They're lovely.
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Incredible! Adding this to my must-try soon list!
Stephanie @ Long Distance Baking says
This is why you're my favorite person. Ever. Not only do you make delicious drinks, you make them into SLUSHIES?! Marry me.
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness says
I wish we had a Costco near where I live. I love your slush, perfect for a hot summer weekend.
Stephie @ EYHO says
I came over here looking for recipes to include in a "girls' night in" roundup. It's like you knew what I needed! All the slush.