Snow cones are a whole vibe during the summer. And they are super easy to make. I show you how to make red raspberry and blue blueberry syrups to pour over crushed ice to get your whole summer life.
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How to Make Snow Cones
- Add ice 1 cup at a time to heavy duty blender and finely crush ice until it becomes snow consistency and pure white. Repeat until all ice is finely crushed then add to a container and place in the freezer.
- To make the syrups, add water, sugar and raspberries to one medium sized pot over medium high heat and repeat with blueberry ingredients (water, sugar and blueberries) in a separate medium sized pot over medium high heat.
- Bring both pots to a boil and continue to simmer until they reduce and colors intensify.
- Strain each mixer into separate bowls.
- Stir 1/4 cup of vodka if using into each individual bowl.
- If using, mix in separate food coloring in separate bowls to further enhance colors. (Tip: I do recommend using the blue food coloring for an authentic blue toned syrup. Without it, the blueberry punch syrup will appear more purple instead of blue. Mix some in until a darker navy blue color develops.
- Add individual syrups to two separate squeeze bottles and refrigerate until completely cool.
- To serve, scoop snow ice into small cups and squeeze syrup over each cup and enjoy!
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Snow Cones Recipe
Get patriotic with these fun and festive raspberry and blueberry spiked snow cones featuring a Smirnoff punch syrup perfect for the Fourth of July!
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Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 5 cups ice
For the Raspberry Punch Syrup:
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup unflavored vodka optional
- Optional: Red food coloring
For the Blueberry Punch Syrup:
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup unflavored vodka optional
- Optional: Blue food coloring
Instructions
- Add ice 1 cup at a time to heavy duty blender and finely crush ice until it becomes snow consistency and pure white. Repeat until all ice is finely crushed then add to a container and place in the freezer.
- To make the syrups, add water, sugar and raspberries to one medium sized pot over medium high heat and repeat with blueberry ingredients (water, sugar and blueberries) in a separate medium sized pot over medium high heat.
- Bring both pots to a boil and continue to simmer until they reduce and colors intensify.
- Strain each mixer into separate bowls.
- Stir 1/4 cup of Smirnoff into each individual bowl.
- If using, mix in separate food coloring in separate bowls to further enhance colors. (Tip: I do recommend using the blue food coloring for an authentic blue toned syrup. Without it, the blueberry punch syrup will appear more purple instead of blue. Mix some in until a darker navy blue color develops.
- Add individual syrups to two separate squeeze bottles and refrigerate until completely cool.
- To serve, scoop snow ice into small cups and squeeze syrup over each cup and enjoy!
Notes
How to Store
To keep your snow cone syrups fresh and ready for the party, pour any leftovers into airtight containers and stash them in the fridge. They’ll stay good for up to two weeks. As for the ice, keep it frozen in a sealed bag or container until you’re ready to crush it.Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Yes. I’ll be there whenever anybody serves these up. Don’t care if I like whoever is at the party. Makes no difference. Want these THAT badly!
Oh yeah!!!!
Hooray! Love the adult snow cones! Now you should turn this into adult bomb pops – maybe stuffing these into a push pop? 🙂
WOW! Now that’s one heck of an idea!
You are just killing it with the cocktails lately. I love it. Keep ’em coming! These are so great for this coming weekend!
Thanks so much hon!
OMG- who doesn’t love snow cones?! Im in LOVE with your adult version! Your festively fun 4th flare on these is perfection for the upcoming holiday. I can’t wait to make (and nosh on) these, problem is I am totally not going to want to share these! That’s fine though, means finding DD should be no problem 😉 Cheers, girlie! ♡
I didn’t want to share either!!
I love Smirnoff and snow cones..but I would have never thought to put them together! I don’t know if I can wait until the weekend to try these out! Pinned!
Hahaha the two go together seemlessly! So much fun!
These look amazing and so festive! I grew up on snow cones also but never knew I could make it in a blender!!! Thank you so much for the tip!
YES they are sooo easy to make in a blender!
Such a fun grown up twist on a kiddie summer classic! So yum 🙂
It makes me feel like a kid again but in such a grown way!
I absolutely love these! What fantastic fresh flavors and so so festive!!
Thank you so much hon!!!
I really like this summer style 🙂
Ditto boo!
Those look soooo good! Perfect treat for the 4th of July!
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Thank you so much! They were super fun to make!