How to Make Your Own Slushie Mix
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Calibrate the refractometer per the manufacturer's instruction manual.
- 2Mix the slush syrup and stir it well before testing.
- 3Open the cover plate on the end of the refractometer.
- 4Use a pipette or liquid dropper to drop a few drops of slushie solution onto the angled prism.
- 5Close the cover plate tightly.
- 6Point the refractometer towards a light source and look through the eyepiece.
- 7To read the Brix scale, look for the point where the illuminated portion meets the dark portion.
- 8If the Brix reading is between 13% and 15%, your slushie mix is perfect.
- 9If the Brix reading is below 13%, add more sugar to the mix and try again.
- 10If the Brix reading is above 15%, add more water and try again.
- 11Clean the prism surface with a damp cloth after use and air dry.
- 12Mix premade slushie syrup with water, typically at a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio (1 cup syrup to 4 or 5 cups water), following the instructions on the mix.
- 13If adding other ingredients or syrups, replace a part of the premade syrup in the ratio (e.g., 1/2 cup flavoring syrup to 1/2 cup premade syrup).
- 14Test the sugar content with a refractometer before adding the mix to your machine.
- 15Mix neutral slush syrup with water to create the slushie base, then add desired flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup premade slushie syrup
- 4 cups water
- 0.5 cup flavoring syrup
- neutral slush syrup
- almond flavoring
- white chocolate flavoring
- vanilla flavoring
- cherry flavoring
- chocolate flavoring
- lemon flavoring
- hazelnut flavoring
- French vanilla flavoring
- blackberry flavoring
- peach flavoring
- elderflower flavoring
- coconut flavoring
- pineapple flavoring
- basil flavoring
- lavender flavoring
- banana flavoring
- toffee flavoring
- coffee flavoring
Equipment
commercial slushie machinerefractometerpipette or liquid dropperdamp cloth
Tips
- The ideal Brix reading for a slushie solution should fall between 13 and 15 degrees.
- Always check the manufacturer's instructions for the recommended Brix level for your specific slushie machine.
- Thoroughly check homemade slushie syrups to ensure they freeze correctly and don't damage your machine.
- Alcohol affects the Brix reading and will cause it to be higher, meaning it will take longer to freeze.
- Avoid anything with dairy ingredients unless your machine is rated to work with dairy.
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