Celebrate the beginning of 2017 and the first Thirsty Thursday of the year with a Madras Slushy! The classic madras drink is made elegant and easy with an all-natural premade blood orange mixer.
It’s 2017 y’all and time to celebrate with a Madras Slushy!!! Yes, the start of a new year is normally met with healthy recipes and exhausting workout schedules, but we are keeping the party going over here at TEA with an alcoholic drink recipe.
The most popular recipe on the blog is this wine slushy. No matter what time of year it is…winter, spring, summer, or fall…apparently everyone just loves an alcoholic slushy. So, who am I to disagree with the people? So my New Year’s resolution is to create MORE SLUSHY RECIPES!!!!! You’re welcome ?
The first one is my take on the madras, a classic vodka cocktail made with orange, cranberry and lime juice. My version of the recipe is substituting the typical orange juice with Stirrings Simple Blood Orange Martini Mixer and a little Grand Marnier orange liqueur, then blending it up with some ice (and a bunch of vodka, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice) to make a big ole slushy!
I’ll admit, I did think a bit about keeping things healthy and this Madras Slushy could even be considered nutritious if you factor in the cranberry juice and fresh lime juice. Aren’t those superfoods and provide 100% of the recommended daily intake of antioxidants? Well, maybe not, BUT this is a pretty darn tasty drink so at least it’s got that going for it.
Speaking of drinking, I’ve found myself fighting back-to-back colds these last few weeks so I didn’t partake in drinking much this holiday season. Guess that’s another reason why I’m bucking the trend and extending the holiday happy hour around here.
Also, I entered this recipe in the Stirrings “Stir It Up Holiday Mixology Challenge”. Check out Stirrings and all the other contest drink recipes on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
So let’s all raise our Madras Slushy glasses and cheers to a wonderful 2017 for everyone (and a fantastic Thirsty Thursday!)
Madras Slushy
Ingredients
- 6 ounces vodka
- 4 ounces Stirrings Simple Blood Orange Martini Mixer
- 4 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 ounce Grand Marnier orange liqueur
- 1/2 fresh lime , juiced
- 2 cups ice
- Stirrings Cosmopolitan Rimmer , to coat glass rims
Instructions
- Coat the rims of two cocktail glasses with the Stirrings Cosmopolitan Rimmer. Set glasses aside.
- In a blender, combine all of the remaining ingredients and pulse until ice is crushed up. Divide mixture between the two prepared rimmed glasses and cheers!!
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You sure know how to ring in the New Year! Cheers to you, my dear!! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Delicious!!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Using blood orange certainly does make the color pop and must taste extra special.
Rahul @samosastreet.com says
This is the way to begin the New Year.
Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix says
“Make more alcoholic slushies” is probably the best New Year’s resolution I’ve ever heard. And hey, even if it isn’t the healthiest, it’s GOT to be better than a Jack and Coke, right? I mean it’s PRACTICALLY a serving of fruit. This is so pretty and I love anything with blood orange! I need to check out your wine slushy, too, sounds fantastic! Hope you’re feeling better, K! Pinned this gloriousness 🙂
Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says
You’re right, Karrie! Having a slushy always sounds appealing! And this one is no exception. I love all the flavors in this one, and the color is absolutely gorgeous! <3
Mary says
Yes Please to this beautiful Madras Slushy. It looks so refreshing
GiGi Eats says
I don’t drink, however, I would BATHE in this slushy if it helps me get through the stupid month that is January.
Katie Crenshaw says
Karrie this looks fantastic!!! I could drink this all day!!!! I am having a girls night in at my house. I will have to make this. Cheers!
Rachelle @ Beer says
I’m not sure how I missed this! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this slushy and I need to find that mixer STAT! I’m with you – let’s keep the party rolling because this madras slushy is going to be my new go-to cocktail! Cheers!
Ruby & Cake says
Count me in I love love love alcoholic slushies and this one sounds like the perfect mix!
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says
Girl… you sure do know how to tease a pregnant woman! Only a few more weeks and then I can enjoy one of these bad boys! Happy New Year my dear – what a way to ring it in!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
I am a newbie when it comes to cocktail but I am most willing to learn 😉 . This might be a cocktail I would love, with the sushi and blood orange and cranberry flavor! Beautiful!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Lol, I like how you think, K! I’m unfortunately taking a break from all things alcohol related, BUT you better bet this marvelous Madras Slushy will be the first thing I’m drinking in a few weeks! Since you’ve been sick so much you have a lot of catching up to do! I say go pour a pitcher and drink for me! 🙂 Cheers, lovely! Xo
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I love how you are continuing the celebrations here in January! You GO girl! And you are right, you super smart lady, the weekend is only a day away, so……..
I love me some blood orange. I wish I had this recipe, like, 2 weeks ago, but you know what? Even better now ’cause it’s excuse to have a fancy pants drink this weekend 😀 Yay me! I’ll have to look for that mixer asap. Hope you’re feeling better, girlie. Happy New Year and looking forward to more awesome recipes from ya in 2017! XOXO
Heather Wells says
Pour some sugar on me….