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Herbal Rum Slushie with Citrus and Spices

This frozen rum drink blends tropical flavors with unexpected herbs and spices, resulting in a vibrant, icy slushie with a smooth, crushed ice-like texture. The ingredients include rum, fruit juices, fresh herbs, and sweeteners, all blended until smooth and frosty for a visually appealing, colorful final presentation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups pineapple juice chilled
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed if possible
  • ½ cup rum light or white rum preferred
  • 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves roughly torn
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger fresh if available
  • 2 cups ice cubes crushed or regular

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Combine pineapple juice, orange juice, rum, honey, torn basil leaves, and ground ginger in a blender. Blend on high until the herbs are fully broken down and the mixture is smooth, fragrant, and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the ice cubes to the blender. Secure the lid tightly and blend again on high until the mixture is thick, slushy, and with a finely crushed ice texture, about 1 minute.
  3. Stop the blender and check the consistency; if it's too thick, add a splash more fruit juice and pulse briefly. If too watery, add a few more ice cubes and blend again until desired slushie texture is achieved.
  4. Pour the slushie into chilled glasses, allowing the vibrant mixture to mound slightly above the rim, with visible crushed ice and herb flecks.
  5. Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh basil or citrus slices for a bright, aromatic finish.

Notes

For an extra spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of ginger liqueur. To intensify the herbal flavor, dry herbs can be used instead of fresh basil, but fresh herbs give a more vibrant aroma.