Vodka Lime Slush
The Vodka Lime Slush is a refreshing, icy cocktail perfect for hot summer days. It combines tangy lime, triple sec and vodka. It’s a perfectly sweet and sour treat.
This vodka-lime slush is super easy to make and you can make it in large batches, so it’s great for parties or bigger groups. It’s like a slushy for grownups, what’s not to love!
Ingredients
Here’s what you need. Find the full recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Vodka – 4oz / 120ml: Unflavored vodka.
- Triple Sec – 2oz / 60ml: Adds a hint of sweetness and a slight orange flavor.
- Lime Juice – 2.5oz / 75ml: Use fresh rather than bottled, trust me!
- Simple syrup – 2.5 oz / 75ml: Made by a 1:1 ratio of sugar to hot water.
- Ice – 2 cups, or less more or depending on how thick you want the slushy.
- Lime slices (optional): For garnish.
Method
- Add lime zest and sugar on a small plate and rub together with your fingertips to release the lime oils.
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glasses and dip into the lime zest sugar.
- In a blender, add ice, vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Pour into glasses.
- Garnish with lime slices and a straw.
Related cocktails
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- Cranberry Gin Martini
- Lavender Martini
- Raspberry Mint Martini
- Limoncello Lemon Drop Martini
- Lime Drop Martini
Vodka Lime Slush
The Vodka Lime Slush is a refreshing, icy cocktail perfect for hot summer days. It combines tangy lime, sugar, and vodka. It's a perfectly sweet and sour treat.
Ingredients
Sugar rim
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- finely grated zest of a lime
Cocktail
- 4 oz / 120 ml Vodka
- 2 oz / 60 ml Triple Sec (or cointreau)
- 2. 5 oz / 75 ml fresh lime juice
- 2.5 oz / 75 ml simple syrup (plus more to taste)
- 2 cups ice
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Add lime zest and sugar on a small plate and rub with your fingertips to release the lime oils.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of two tall glasses and dip into the lime zest sugar.
- Add ice, vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Pour into glasses. Garnish with lime slices and a straw.
- Serve immediately
Notes
To make a large pitcher (serves 6) :
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml (Vodka
3/4 cup / 180 ml Triple Sec (or cointreau)
1 cup / 240 ml fresh lime juice
1 cup / 240 ml simple syrup (plus more to taste)
6 cups ice
Lime slices for garnish
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 271Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 0gSugar: 24gProtein: 0g
