These frosty blended Cherry Jack and Coke Slushies are the ideal summer treat. It is made with frozen dark sweet cherries, whiskey, and Coca-cola.
Give me ICEE, Slurpee, Squishee! I am a fan of all frosty blended drinks.
I know they’re sugar laden and full of empty calories, but they’re an occasional treat that bring back happy summer childhood memories.
When I couldn’t convince my parents to take me to get said frosty drink, I learned to experiment with ingredients we had at home.
Capri Sun packets, juice boxes, iced teas, Tang, Kool-Aid. You name it. I tried to freeze it.
Frozen Coca-Cola Slush
I once froze a can of Coke and it exploded. I got in trouble and then I learned you could freeze sodas into ice cubes.
That changed EVERYTHING. (If only I knew about instant Coke slushie when I was a kid.)
How to make jack and coke slush
Pour Coke or Diet Coke into ice cube tray. Freeze until solid.
This can take anywhere from a few hours to overnight, depending on the temperature of your freezer.
This can be done ahead of time. Once frozen, pop out the frozen cubes of soda and store in an airtight zip-top bag for up to two weeks.
Once you are ready to enjoy a slushie, combine Coke ice cubes, frozen cherries, whiskey, and additional chilled Coke. Blend until smooth.
NOTE: To ensure your drink the right slushie texture, use FROZEN cherries. Do not allow the cherries to thaw before blending.
This recipe requires a tiny bit of prep. You’ll have to make Coke ice cubes ahead of time.
After that it’s smooth sailing. All you need a blender!
Let the blender do it’s magic and voila! Homemade slushie!
The resulting cherry Jack and Coke slushie will be thick, sweet, and refreshing.
If you don’t plan on enjoying it right away, you can pour it into a freezer zip lock bag.
Store it in the freezer for few hours until you’re ready to party. It will stay slushie in the freezer.
However, if you freeze it overnight, it will solidify a bit. You can process it in the blender back to the desired texture and consistency.
Jack and coke with a maraschino cherry was my signature drink in college and my early 20’s. It was easy to drink and available at pretty much any bar/party/kickback.
I prefer this jack and coke slushie version a thousand times more. It’s a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the last days of summer.
P.S. If you’re wondering about the “Cheer Up” glasses, I bought them from Fishs Eddy.
Cherry Jack and Coke Slushie
Ingredients
- 12 oz Diet Coke
- 8 oz frozen dark sweet cherries
- 4 oz Jack Daniels, or other whiskey
- 6 oz Diet Coke, chilled
Instructions
- Pour Coke into ice cube tray. Freeze until solid
- In a blender combine, Coke ice cubes, frozen cherries, whiskey, and chilled Coke. Process until smooth.
- Serve immediately and garnish with maraschino cherry. Alternatively, transfer mixture to a freezer safe container (zip-lock bags work great). Keep in the freezer for a few hours until ready to serve.
Notes
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This looks so frosty & refreshing! :) Though I might have to sub rum for the whiskey. I am not much of a whiskey gal, lol.
These look so refreshing! I love how creative they are.
Holy smokes this looks soooo good! What a fun idea – I love it! I can imagine this would be super refreshing to kick back with for a summer party or on the weekend. Love it!
Those look absolutely terrific!
These are a great way for everyone to end the summer with!
This sounds like the most perfect drink! I wish I was drinking one right now!
Can I come over? Cause this looks like a party waiting to happen. :)
I LOVE this idea! Simple Coke cocktails are always so great to throw together. This slushie sounds absolutely delicious!