Boozy Galaxy Slushie

Make an out-of-this-world cocktail to help you refresh during hot summer days.

Boozy Galaxy Slush
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Boozy Galaxy Slushie

Boozy Galaxy Slushie

Photo by: Liz Gray

Liz Gray

Ingredients

Makes 2 cocktails

  • 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup lime sherbet
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/4-1/2 cup blackberry brandy
  • 1 cup ginger ale
  • 1/2 cup frozen blackberries
  • Ice
  • Salt and lime juice for rim

Instructions

1: Blend 1/4 cup water and chopped cucumber until well combined.

2: Strain cucumber with a mesh sieve, collecting the juice in a bowl or cup.

3: Combine cucumber juice, ice, lime sherbet and tequila in blender. Pour in a cup, and put in the refrigerator or freezer.

4: Rinse out blender. Blend red wine, blackberry brandy, ginger ale, frozen blackberries and ice in the blender until combined.

5: Rim glass with lime juice and dip in salt.

6: Pour a small portion of the cucumber margarita in the bottom of a glass. Spoon a small portion of the blackberry sangria in the glass in a rocking motion to create a layered effect. Repeat these steps until the glass is full. Top with frozen blackberries.

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