Apple Cider Slushie Recipe
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Apple Cider Slushie Recipe
Description
The Apple Cider Slushie relies on mulled apple cider as its base, combining aromatic spices present in the cider with a frozen, icy form. Freezing mulled cider in ice cube trays solidifies the flavors while enabling texture control. Blending several apple cider cubes with cold cider produces a slushie that balances coolness and liquid consistency. Adding more frozen cubes thickens the slushie, while more liquid cider creates a lighter texture.
This method avoids dilution because all components are apple cider, maintaining flavor intensity. The chilled drink is mildly spiced from the mulled cider, with a smooth but granular icy texture. It is suitable as a seasonal refreshment, particularly in cooler months when mulled cider is available.
You can sweeten the slushie after blending to taste if desired, allowing customization of sweetness without altering the primary apple and spice profile. The instructions encourage using quality apple cider, preferably fresh from a farm or making your own, for the best flavor impact. Reusable ice cube trays with lids help keep frozen cider flavors pure and ready to blend at any time.
Ingredients
- 1 batch apple cider homemade or storebought, mulled
Instructions
- Fill an ice cube tray with the mulled apple cider and allow it to freeze overnight.
- When ready to make the slushie, using a high power blender, add 2 to 3 cups of frozen apple cider cubes and pour 2 cups of cold cider.
- Blend until desired consistency is achieved. Add more frozen cubes if needed.
Notes
- Use high-quality fresh apple cider from farmers’ markets or orchards for optimal flavor.
- Freeze the cider in covered ice cube trays to preserve aroma and prevent absorption of freezer odors.
- Adjust slushie thickness by varying the ratio of frozen cider cubes to cold liquid cider during blending.
- Add sweetener after blending if a sweeter drink is preferred, allowing flavor control.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2- 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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