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Slush machine recipes that freeze perfectly, every time

168 slush machine recipes with ratios that actually freeze — frozen cocktails, mocktails, milkshakes, frappés and frozen lemonade. Written for the Ninja SLUSHi and every popular slush maker.

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Why our slush machine recipes freeze perfectly

Every slush machine recipe on this site is built around one thing: ratios that actually freeze. A slush only sets when the mix contains roughly 120–160 grams of sugar per litre — too little and it freezes rock hard, too much (or too much alcohol) and it stays liquid forever. We do that math for you in every recipe, so your machine delivers perfectly slushy drinks every time instead of expensive disappointment.

Browse frozen cocktails, mocktails, milkshakes, frappés, frozen lemonade and smoothies — each with exact quantities for a full machine batch, the right program for the Ninja SLUSHi and other slush machines, and freeze times you can set a timer to. Unsure about your own creation? Run it through our free Will-it-freeze calculator before you pour, or share your best recipe with the community.

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The science of sugar, alcohol and freezing — 16 pro tips for flawless slush.

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Sugar controls the texture. Aim for roughly 120–160 g of sugar per litre of mix — too little and it freezes solid, too much and it never sets.

Diet and sugar-free drinks won't slush on their own — sugar is what makes it freeze right. There's a hard minimum of about 10 g of sugar per 250 ml (≈4%) just to get a slush at all; aim higher, toward the 120–160 g/L texture sweet spot, by stirring in syrup or juice.

Alcohol works like antifreeze. Keep the whole batch below about 10% ABV — roughly 1 part spirit to at least 3 parts mixer — or it will never freeze.