Tart Cherry Beer Slushy

This ultra-refreshing beer slushy will cool you down on the hottest days. Featuring sour beer, frozen cherries and lime juice, it has a vibrant tang. It really is the perfect drink for summer.

Difficulty 1
Prep Time 8 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Serves Serves 2, or 1 generously

Difficulty 1
Prep Time 8 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Serves Serves 2, or 1 generously

This ultra-refreshing beer slushy will cool you down on the hottest days. Featuring sour beer, frozen cherries and lime juice, it has a vibrant tang. It really is the perfect drink for summer.

Ingredients for Simple Syrup

1 cup (250 mL) water
1 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar

Ingredients for Tart Cherry Beer Slushy

2 cups (500 mL) frozen, pitted cherries
1 cup (250 mL) ice cubes
1 cup (250 mL) sour beer
¼ cup (60 mL) fresh lime juice, plus more to taste
2 tbsp (30 mL) simple syrup
Lime wheel for garnish, optional

Simple Syrup (makes enough for 8 slushies)

1. In a small pot, bring water and sugar to a gentle boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool before using. Leftover simple syrup will last in the fridge in an airtight container for about a month.

Tart Cherry Beer Slushy

1. Add frozen cherries, ice cubes, sour beer, lime juice and simple syrup to a blender. Blend until slushy, about 15 seconds. Taste and stir in a little more lime juice if needed. Pour into a Mason jar or large glass, garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately with a straw.

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