Get patriotic with these fun and festive raspberry and blueberry Snow Cones perfect for the summer holidays like Fourth of July!
The Fourth of July is almost here everyone! That means it’s time to get patriotic with our celebrating and entertaining. Whatever your favorite traditions are or whatever your annual rituals involve, there is something so special about the entire country celebrating in unison.
The Heart and Soul of the best Snow Cone recipe
Cuisine Inspiration: Summer Fair Fun
Primary Cooking Method: Freezing & Simmering
Dietary Info: A sweet escape that’s gluten-free but definitely not free of spirit.
Key Flavor: Berry Bliss Meets Boozy Kick Bursting with the pure taste of raspberries and blueberries
Skill Level: Easy
Sweet Highlights:
Perk 1: Chill Factor- These snow cones are your summer cooldown companions, perfect for those scorching afternoons.
Perk 2: Sweet and Spirited- The homemade syrups are a blend of sweetness and vodka
Perk 3: Color Pop- With an option to add a dash of food coloring, your snow cones don’t just taste amazing, they’re a feast for the eyes.
Perk 4: DIY Delight This is hands-on fun; customize your cone, find your flavor, and make it as strong (or as sweet) as your heart desires.
Key Ingredients
- Chilly Base: Heaps of ice – the frosty canvas for our snow cones
For the Syrups:
- Sweetness: The sweet start to our syrupy magic.
- Berries: A cup of fresh raspberries or blueberries here makes a big fruity difference.
- Vodka (Optional): A splash of Original Smirnoff is optional if you want to keep it kid friendly.
- Color Pop (Optional): A drop of red or blue food coloring – for that ruby-red look.
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!
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 and get the good times rolling again!
Favorite Holiday Drinks to Try
Fourth of July Spiked Snow Cones
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 Original Smirnoff
- 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 Original Smirnoff
- 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!
Elsa | the Whinery says
These looks so cute and refreshing. We have Canada Day coming up tomorrow, plus we’re having some crazy heat wave right now, and these spiked snow cones look like heaven!
Matt Robinson says
Naomi always gives me a hard time about eating like a kid sometimes. I love snow cones and these are so perfect to eat poolside. Definitely needs to happen here soon!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
YES!!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I’m coming to your place for the 4th!! 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
come on ova!!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Oooooh….These are naughty, pretty and delicious! My kind of treat! I can’t wait to try them!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Hooray thanks so much
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
These are just so much fun! Perfect for celebrating! Pinned 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Thank you so much for the pin!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
J, I LOVE these spiked snow cones!!! fun and perfect for the 4th!!! great photos too!!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Thank you so much hon!
marcie says
These are so fun, Jocelyn, and would hands-down be my favorite snow cones ever!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Hooray thank you Marcie!
Zainab says
These just scream summer to me!! And I love how you made snow cones for adults 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Thanks so much!
naomi says
Serioiusly, how fun and 4th of july perfect are these!!1 I love how easy they are to make.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Hooray thanks so much Naomi!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
I’m loving the fun and fruity flavors here, and the colors are perfect! What a great way to celebrate the fourth!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Thanks so much hon!