You look like you need an end-of-summer slushie.
Lucky for you, I made one: a coconut limeade cooler. It’s frosty, bright with lime, and perfectly refreshing for the unofficial end-of-summer long weekend.
Think of this as a slushie crossed with a frozen, nonalcoholic margarita — intensely limey with a creamy coconut finish. Use homemade limeade or a good-quality bottled one to keep things simple.
To echo nostalgic cravings: a frosty treat is hard to beat. If you’re reminiscing about classic frostys, this drink gives a similar cool, creamy vibe — possibly even good for dunking fries into, if that’s your thing.
I use full-fat canned coconut milk for extra creaminess and an almost ice-cream texture. The balance of tart lime and rich coconut turns this into a drinkable dessert: a cooling snack that feels indulgent without being heavy.
With Labor Day approaching, you’ll want easy, tasty things on the menu. If you’re grilling, a juicy burger pairs nicely with a cold slushie — whether it’s a havarti-topped BBQ burger, a mushroom and Dijon aioli cheeseburger, or whichever summer favorite you prefer. For snackable party food, a creamy white pizza dip is always welcome. If you’re into boozy summer cocktails, a watermelon frosé is another great option for warm-weather entertaining.
But if you pick one winner for hot-weather refreshment, coconut limeade slushies are hard to beat.
Coconut Limeade Slushies
Ingredients
Limeade
- 2 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2/3 cup simple syrup
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Slushies
- 3 to 4 cups limeade
- 1 15 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 to 3 cups ice
- lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
Make the limeade
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Stir together the simple syrup, water, lime juice and lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
Make the slushies
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Combine the limeade, coconut milk and ice in a blender. Blend until the mixture reaches an icy, slushie consistency. Pour into glasses and garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately.
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If it looks like a margarita, you may as well add tequila — and of course, adjust to taste. Enjoy the slushie and the long weekend.