Delicious Wine Slushies to Beat the Heat

Cool off this summer with a delightful treat – Wine Slushies made with an ice cream maker. This easy recipe combines your favorite wine with fruit juices and ice to create a refreshing and boozy slushy drink that will impress your guests. Perfect for parties or lazy afternoons by the pool, these frozen treats are sure to be a hit. Enjoy the crisp, icy goodness of wine slushies with this step-by-step recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of your favorite wine
• 1 cup fruit juice (such as orange, peach, or pineapple)
• 1/4 cup sweetener (sugar, honey, or agave)
• 2 cups ice cubes
• Optional: Fresh fruit slices for garnish

Directions

1. Chill the wine in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before making the slushies.
2. In a blender, combine the chilled wine, fruit juice, sweetener, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and slushy.
3. Taste the slushy mixture and adjust the sweetness and acidity by adding more sweetener or fruit juice as desired.
4. Pour the slushy mixture into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes.
5. Once the mixture reaches a slushy consistency, scoop it into glasses or bowls.
6. Garnish the slushies with fresh fruit slices if desired.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!
8. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute wine with grape juice or sparkling water.

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