I love making refreshing drinks at home, and honestly, a Kiwi Strawberry Slush Cocktail is one I keep coming back to. This recipe mashes up sweet strawberries and tart kiwi for a cool, fruity cocktail that’s super easy to throw together.

It’s perfect for those blazing summer days, parties, or just kicking back after a long week. With just a few ingredients and a blender, I can have this slush ready in minutes.

The drink is vibrant and colorful, and it always seems to disappear fast when I serve it to friends. If you’re after something light and playful, this one’s a winner in my book.

Kiwi Strawberry Slush Cocktail Recipe

For a smooth, fruity kiwi strawberry slush cocktail, I start with the right tools and the freshest produce I can get my hands on. Frozen fruit keeps things thick and frosty, and a little simple syrup helps balance out the flavors.

John

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

Blender: I always use a high-powered one to blitz frozen fruit and ice until it’s smooth.
Measuring Cups and Spoons: These are handy for getting the proportions just right.
Citrus Juicer (optional): If I’m using fresh lime juice, this is a lifesaver.

Knife and Cutting Board: For slicing up the kiwi and strawberries, whether I’m freezing them or making garnishes.
Cocktail Glasses: Chilled glasses, always—they make a difference.
Strainer (optional): Sometimes I strain out seeds or pulp if I want it extra smooth.

Spoon or Straw: Gotta have something to stir and sip with.

Ingredients

1 cup frozen strawberries
2 ripe kiwis peeled and sliced, then frozen
3 ounces vodka
1/2 cup simple syrup or more if you like it sweeter

1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 cup ice cubes
Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves kiwi or strawberry slices

Instructions

Toss the frozen strawberries and kiwi into the blender first.
Add vodka, simple syrup, lime juice, and the ice cubes right on top.

Blend on high. Go until everything’s smooth and slushy—don’t overdo it, or it’ll get watery.
Taste and tweak the sweetness if you want. Sometimes I add a bit more syrup.
Pour into chilled cocktail glasses. Looks so good already.

Garnish with mint, kiwi, or strawberry slices if you’re feeling fancy.
Serve right away with a spoon or straw. Trust me, it’s best fresh.

Notes

Frozen fruit is key—it keeps the slush icy for longer. I usually freeze ripe kiwis and strawberries the night before, just to be prepared.

If it tastes off—too sweet or too tart—I’ll adjust the simple syrup or lime juice. Sometimes I swap in agave or honey if I’m out of syrup.

For parties, I’ll double or triple the recipe and just blend in batches. If I want something lighter, I cut the vodka in half and top it off with lemon-lime soda for a little fizz. Chilled glasses definitely help keep things frosty.

Tasting Notes

First sip? The icy texture hits right away. It’s super refreshing—like, actually cooling on your tongue.

The kiwi brings a gentle tartness that’s kind of surprising. It’s bright and green, but doesn’t take over the whole drink.

Strawberry comes in with some natural sweetness and a fruity smell that’s hard not to love.

The finish is clean, and there’s a bit of lime that lingers—leaves your mouth feeling fresh, honestly.

This drink pops with color, and the icy slush looks great in the glass. When I serve it, it melts slowly, so it stays cool for a while.

The fruit flavors don’t fade. From first sip to last, you get that same bright taste. If I want it sweeter, it’s easy to tweak the recipe and make it my own. The slushy texture just makes it perfect for a hot day, no question.

Substitute

Sometimes, I just run out of ingredients or get the urge to mix things up. When that happens, I start hunting for quick substitutes that still keep things tasting good.

For kiwi or strawberry:

I’ll grab fresh or frozen mango, pineapple, or raspberries instead.
I usually play with the amounts a bit, since some fruits are way sweeter or a bit more tart than others.

For the alcohol:

Vodka? Easy. I swap it for white rum or gin if that’s what’s around.
And if I’m not in the mood for booze, lemon-lime soda or sparkling water totally works.

For the sweetener:

Sugar isn’t a must—sometimes I’ll use honey, agave, or whatever sugar substitute is handy

Equipment:

Ingredients:

Frozen fruit—mango, pineapple, raspberry, or whatever you like
White rum or gin (or just soda if you’re skipping alcohol)
Lemon or lime juice
Any sweetener you prefer
Ice

Instructions:

Toss the fruit, alcohol or soda, juice, and sweetener in the blender.

Add ice, then blend until it’s smooth.
Give it a taste and tweak the sweetness if you feel like it.
Pour into glasses and enjoy cold.

Kiwi Strawberry Slush Cocktail Recipe