SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT

Grown-up strawberry slushie

It may look like a childhood summer favourite, but this is definitely an adult drink. It could be mistaken for a cocktail if it wasn’t served at a farmhouse. It’s quite dry ... just the way I like it.

20120923-_DSC4913.jpg

Published

By Matthew Evans

Source: SBS


Skip to recipe content


  • makes 4 serves
  • preparation 10 minutes
  • difficulty Easy level

Ingredients

  • 250 g strawberries, hulled
  • 350 g ice, crushed
  • 50 ml (2½ tbsp) Grand Marnier
  • 25 ml (1 tbsp plus 1 tsp) vodka
  • 2 small basil leaves, washed
  • squeeze of lemon juice 

Instructions

Place all the ingredients into a blender and process until slushy. Serve immediately in chilled martini glasses or similar.

As seen in Feast Magazine, Issue 16, pg40.Photography by Alan Benson 

Cook’s Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only. Read more about SBS Food

Have a story or comment? Contact Us


SBS Food Newsletter

Get your weekly serving. What to cook, the latest food news, exclusive giveaways - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS Food

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our SBS podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch SBS On Demand

Bring the world to your kitchen

Eat with your eyes: binge on our daily menus on channel 33.

Stream now