Red Sangria Slushie (Ninja SLUSHi Machine)
A frozen twist on classic red wine sangria made specifically for the Ninja Slushi machine — deep red wine, citrus, pomegranate, and warming spice in a perfectly smooth slushy cocktail.
Servings: 4 -6 cocktails
Cost: $15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750 ml / 25 oz) dry red wine (like Garnacha, Merlot, Tempranillo, or red blends from Portugal or Spain)
- 1 cup orange juice, strained
- ⅓ cup orange-flavored liqueur (like Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
- ⅓ cup simple syrup
- ⅓ cup cherry-pomegranate juice (or other berry juice blend)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup water
- pinch ground cinnamon
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- MIX INGREDIENTS: In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients. Stir well until everything is fully combined and the syrup is dissolved.
- SLUSH: Pour the mixture into the slushie machine, close the lid, then select the "SPIKED SLUSH" setting, or whatever your manufacturer suggests for alcohol slush drinks, to start the process. The machine will run itself to the proper temperature.
- WAIT: Let the magic happen. Allow the machine to run for 20–30 minutes. Alcoholic slushies may take a little longer than non-alcoholic ones. So plan accordingly if you're serving a crowd.
- SERVE, GARNISH, ENJOY: Pour into your favorite glasses and garnish with frozen (or fresh) berries, an orange slice, or a sprig of mint. The frozen fruit garnish is my favorite touch; it adds that visual sangria vibe and keeps the drink cold without watering it down.
Notes
- Wine tip: Use a fruit-forward dry red like Garnacha, Tempranillo, Merlot, or a red blend. Avoid heavily oaked or very tannic wines, which can taste bitter once frozen.
- Not freezing? The alcohol or sugar balance may be slightly off. Add simple syrup one tablespoon at a time and allow the machine to continue running.
- Too firm? Add a small splash of wine or water and allow the machine to run briefly to loosen.
- Make ahead: Mix the liquid base 1 day ahead and refrigerate until ready to slush.
- No Ninja Slushi machine? Blend with 2–3 cups of ice until smooth. Skip the added water since the ice provides dilution.
- Garnish tip: Use frozen berries. It keeps the drink cold without watering it down, and you get that sangria fruit fix.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
