Coco-Lime Slushy Recipe on Food52 (2024)

Author Notes

This is my take on a pina colada. I made this drink with more lime than pineapple and used unsweetened coconut milk and lime simple syrup so that I can control the sweetness. I also did not use crushed ice I find it waters it down so instead I froze the coconut lime mixture in an ice cube tray. The cubes are solid but easy to break up in the blender. The result is a slushy coconut lime and pineapple drink that is so refreshing. You can add as much rum as you like or make it virgin, it's equally as delicious. One other cool thing about this drink is that because the drink base is frozen in ice cube trays you can make 1 or more and leave the rest in the freezer for use later on. Remove the cubes place in freezer bag and store in the freezer. - sdebrango —sdebrango

Test Kitchen Notes

Ever make your own ice cubes out of coconut milk, lime juice and simple syrup? Try this refreshing and creamy Coco-Lime Slushy with a touch of rum and pineapple juice. Your garnishes will really pop against this bright white drink. - broccolirose —broccolirose

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Lime Simple Syrup
• 1 Lime peel removed (Use the peeled lime for the drink base)
  
• ¹/₂ cupSugar
  
• ¹/₂ cupWater
  

• The Slush
• 1 13.5 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
  
• 1 Lime peeled and all of the pith removed and quartered (Use the lime you used for the simple syrup)
  
• 4-6 tablespoonsLime simple syrup
  
• 2 -3 ouncesPineapple juice (unsweetened) Start with two and if you need a little more liquid to break up cubes in blender add another ounce.
  
• 1 ounceRum (Add more if you like it stronger)