Frozen Negroni Slushies

By Alexandra Caspero on June 16, 2017

Frozen Negroni Slushies. THE drink for summer. A frozen orange-ginger negroni slush, perfect for hot days. Campari, gin, vermouth, ginger syrup and orange juice.

TGIF friends. TGIF.

If you’re looking for the ultimate frozen, boozy cocktail to sip by the pool, lake, beach, wherever this summer- I’ve got you covered.

This frozen negroni is absolutely made for sharing with friends and for cooling off on hot, humid days. Inspired by my mom’s famous bourbon slush, this cocktail at Porano and our recent trip to Italy.

This Is The Drink For Summer. A Frozen Orange-Ginger Negroni Slush, Perfect For Hot Days. Campari, Gin, Vermouth, Ginger Syrup And Orange Juice. | Www.delishknowledge.com

I brought a batch of these to my friend Jennifer’s  Memorial Day party last month; because nothing says party like a very pregnant woman with a freezer tray of boozy slush in hand.

In all honesty, I needed taste testers. While I have no problem taking an occasional sip of BL’s wine, I didn’t exactly want to be sipping spoonful after spoonful of gin and vermouth. And, I was starting to feel guilty asking my intern to have yet another taste.

Thankfully, my friends were more than happy to take one for the team. More than happy to keep drinking until we got it absolutely right. For research purposes, of course.

This Is The Drink For Summer. A Frozen Orange-Ginger Negroni Slush, Perfect For Hot Days. Campari, Gin, Vermouth, Ginger Syrup And Orange Juice. | Www.delishknowledge.com

I wanted a drink that was sip-able, but also refreshing. No one wants an overly stiff cocktail at 2PM by the pool. It needs to be slightly sweet, but not cloying, yet still taste like an adult beverage.

To enhance the subtle spice of Campari, I made a homemade ginger syrup, which seems to be my go-to sweetener in cocktails as of late. I think I like it so much because you can use extras to make a homemade ginger-ale and because ginger is just so darn delicious.

This Is The Drink For Summer. A Frozen Orange-Ginger Negroni Slush, Perfect For Hot Days. Campari, Gin, Vermouth, Ginger Syrup And Orange Juice. | Www.delishknowledge.com

From there, we blend in gin, vermouth, campari and orange juice. You need some kind of juice to help the mixture freeze and to cut down the alcohol ratio. Orange and campari seem to go perfectly together, especially with the fresh ginger syrup. I played around several times for the right balance, and think we’ve come close to perfection. At least, that’s what my friends told me.

Then, place the mixture in a freezer-safe container and let the magic begin. You’ll want to remove the tray every 1-2 hours to slush with a fork, then return to the freezer and repeat. It won’t freeze all the way, there’s way too much alcohol in here for that, but it should come to a nice slushy state in 4-6 hours.

And that, is how summer Friday’s should be done. Cheers! (um, with my sparkling water)

This Is The Drink For Summer. A Frozen Orange-Ginger Negroni Slush, Perfect For Hot Days. Campari, Gin, Vermouth, Ginger Syrup And Orange Juice. | Www.delishknowledge.com This Is The Drink For Summer. A Frozen Orange-Ginger Negroni Slush, Perfect For Hot Days. Campari, Gin, Vermouth, Ginger Syrup And Orange Juice. | Www.delishknowledge.com

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Frozen Negroni Slush

  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: drink, dessert, cocktail
  • Cuisine: Italian, American

Description

This is THE drink for summer. A frozen orange-ginger negroni slush, perfect for hot days. Campari, gin, vermouth, ginger syrup and orange juice. 


  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: drink, dessert, cocktail
  • Cuisine: Italian, American
  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: drink, dessert, cocktail
  • Cuisine: Italian, American
Scale

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup gin
  • 1/3 cup vermouth
  • 1/3 cup Campari
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • Ginger simple syrup
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 2 inch knob of fresh ginger, sliced
  • Fresh orange slices and cherries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the sugar, water and sliced ginger into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until thick and syrupy, then removing ginger slices. Set aside to cool. 
  2. Mix together the gin, vermouth, campari, cooled ginger syrup and orange juice in a freezer-safe container. 
  3. Freeze for 2 hours, then remove and stir. Place back in the freezer for another 2-3 hours until slushy. 
  4. Divide into 4 small glasses and garnish with orange and cherries, if using. 

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Meet Alex Caspero

Alex Caspero is a Registered Dietitian, New York Times Bestselling Chef, and mom of two. She aims to cut through the nutrition noise by providing real-life, nourishing tips for body and mind. Learn more about Alex.

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    1. Gary
      September 2, 2017 AT 12:18 pm

      Your recipe needs to specify either SWEET vermouth or DRY vermouth.






      1. Alex
        September 2, 2017 AT 4:22 pm

        Hi Gary- I use sweet vermouth for this recipe. Thanks, Alex






    2. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
      June 19, 2017 AT 12:03 pm

      For someone who can’t even taste test these drinks right now, I think you hit it right on! I love campari (reminds me of our Italian honemoon!) and will be pinning these for a summer fun day!

      1. Alex
        June 20, 2017 AT 5:22 am

        Yes! Ours too- that’s where we were introduced to Campari and I’ve LOVED it ever since. These will transport you back 🙂






    3. Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen
      June 19, 2017 AT 11:54 am

      Love this idea! The perfect summer treat!

    4. Kelly Jones
      June 16, 2017 AT 8:15 am

      Looks so bright and delicious! Will have to pick up some campari! I haven’t had it since I was in Italy earlier this year!

      1. Alex
        June 19, 2017 AT 5:29 am

        Thanks Kelly!






    5. Kelli
      June 16, 2017 AT 8:05 am

      Oh man these look amazing – definitely a perfect pool drink 😉 I’m not a fan of gin (or rather gin is not a fan of me) but I bet it’d be delicious with rum instead.

      1. Alex
        June 19, 2017 AT 5:29 am

        I think anything would work 😉

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