Cherry Rum Coke Slushie (Print version)

A frosty cherry cola cocktail blended with white rum, frozen cherries, lime, and ice for a fast warm-weather drink.

# Ingredients:

For the slushie

01 - 1 1/2 cups (230 g) frozen pitted sweet cherries
02 - 4 oz (120 ml) white rum
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
04 - 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry syrup, optional
05 - 2 cups (280 g) ice
06 - 12 oz (355 ml) very cold cola

For serving

07 - 2 maraschino cherries
08 - 2 lime wedges

# Instructions:

01 - Place two serving glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes while you measure the ingredients.
02 - Add frozen cherries, white rum, lime juice, maraschino syrup, and ice to a blender. Blend until thick and evenly crushed.
03 - Pour in the cold cola and pulse 3-5 times, just until combined. Do not blend for long or the drink will lose its fizz.
04 - If the slushie is too thin, add a few ice cubes and pulse again. If it is too thick to move, add a small splash of cola.
05 - Pour into the chilled glasses. Garnish each drink with a maraschino cherry and lime wedge, then serve immediately.

# Good to know:

01 - Serve immediately for the thickest slush texture.
02 - Use very cold cola so the drink stays frosty after blending.
03 - For a mocktail, omit the rum and add extra cola or cherry juice.

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