# Slushie Cocktail Recipes These Strawberry Slushies for Adults Have an Alcoholic Gin Twist By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-slushies References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/06/strawberry-gin-slushies/) & [bhg](http://www.bhg.com/blogs/delish-dish/2015/06/25/strawberry-gin-slushies/) These alcoholic strawberry slushies are a refreshing way to keep cool and get your buzz on this summer. Created by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is and featured on Better Homes and Gardens, the [Strawberry Gin Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-claw-gin-smash) can be easily customized to be a variety of seasonally appropriate flavors, including watermelon, pineapple, another berry or even rainbow sherbet. The strawberry slushies are a variation of a previous BHG recipe for [grapefruit and gin cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edinburgh-gin-raspberry-collins) shakes. This drink calls for [strawberry sorbet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mangonada-slush) and pureed strawberries instead, and leaves out any vanilla ice cream. She served hers in oversized shot glasses with pretty straws, but you could easily serve yours in a larger cup, like a mason jar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alcoholic Slushie Recipes:** Explore the trend of creating alcoholic slushie recipes to offer a refreshing twist on classic cocktails. - **Customizable Flavor Slushies:** Discover the trend of offering customizable flavor options for slushies, allowing consumers to personalize their drinks. - **Creative Cocktail Presentations:** Embrace the trend of presenting cocktails in unique and eye-catching ways, such as serving slushies in oversized shot glasses or mason jars. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of creating innovative and refreshing alcoholic slushie recipes. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can take advantage of the trend of offering customizable flavor options for slushies to enhance the guest experience. - **Event Planning Industry:** The event planning industry can tap into the trend of creative cocktail presentations to create visually appealing drink stations or bars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hard Slush Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-hard-slush.md) - [Strawberry-Spiked Hard Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-hard-lemonade.md) - [Upcycled Strawberry Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-gin-liqueur.md) - [Strawberry-Flavored Pink Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-peel-strawberry-gin.md) - [At-Home Slushie Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-slushi.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Sorbet Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-mini-pots.md) - [Ready-to-Pour Strawberry Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altos-strawberry-margarita.md) - [Bar-Honoring Negronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-strawberry-negroni.md) - [Ice-Free Frozen Drink Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inoviva-slushie-machine.md)