Pink Lemonade Vodka Slush
A pink lemonade vodka slush made with frozen pink lemonade concentrate, vodka and lemon-lime soda — party batches for Margaritaville machines.
Jump to recipe ↓A crowd-pleasing party slush using frozen pink lemonade concentrate — big flavor, almost no prep.
It’s a cousin of our Lemonade Vodka Slush.
Pink Lemonade Slush recipe
Ingredients (3 drinks)
- 4½ oz vodka
- 6 oz frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 2 oz water
- 3 oz lemon-lime soda (to top)
Plus: a full ice reservoir. Garnish: Lemon wheel, raspberries. Glass: Mason jar.
Instructions
- Fill the ice reservoir.
- Add vodka, concentrate and water to the jar.
- Run the cycle.
- Top each glass with soda and garnish with lemon and raspberries.
How much to make in your machine
Every Margaritaville frozen concoction maker is designed around a particular volume of liquid — the shaver portions ice for it. The table scales this recipe to the margarita liquid volume printed in each model’s manual (Key West DM1000 / DM1946 3 × 12 oz drinks: 9.75 fl oz; Bahamas DM0500 / Fiji DM2000 3 × 12 oz drinks: 13 fl oz; Tahiti DM3000 per 24 oz jar: 8.67 fl oz; Bali DM3500 half chamber: 11 fl oz; Bali DM3500 full chamber: 22 fl oz). Amounts are rounded to the nearest ¼ or ⅓ oz.
| Ingredient | Key West DM1000 / DM19463 × 12 oz drinks | Bahamas DM0500 / Fiji DM20003 × 12 oz drinks | Tahiti DM3000per 24 oz jar | Bali DM3500half chamber | Bali DM3500full chamber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vodka | 3½ oz | 4⅔ oz | 3 oz | 4 oz | 8 oz |
| frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed | 4⅔ oz | 6¼ oz | 4¼ oz | 5¼ oz | 10½ oz |
| water | 1½ oz | 2 oz | 1⅓ oz | 1¾ oz | 3½ oz |
| lemon-lime soda (to top) | 2⅓ oz | 3 oz | 2 oz | 2⅔ oz | 5¼ oz |
Scaling is our calculation, not a manufacturer recipe. Fruit- and ice-cream-heavy drinks vary more; adjust with the Shave Only / Blend Only controls. The Key West DM1900 isn’t listed because we haven’t verified its manual yet.
Machine notes for this drink
- A carbonated ingredient foams when blended. Pour it into the jar last, down the side, and stay well under the fill line — or blend without it and top each glass with soda instead.
- This batch uses about 12.5 fl oz of liquid for 3 drinks. If your drink comes out watery, the manuals’ first fix is to follow the recipe volumes or manually shave more ice; if it’s too stiff, add liquid and Blend Only.
Why this recipe works
Concentrate is sweet and tart, so no syrup is needed.
About vodka slushes
Vodka is the easiest spirit to freeze-blend because it adds alcohol without flavor. That makes the fruit and citrus the stars — use the best juice you can. Keep vodka near a third of the liquid for a slush that holds its shape.
Tips for the best texture
- Top with soda after blending.
- Raspberries add color.
- Batch in the Bali.
- Label the pitcher at mixed parties.
- Never put anything but ice in the ice reservoir, and don’t fill the jar past its maximum line — both are warnings in every manual.
- Too thin? Hold the toggle in Shave Only for a few seconds, then Blend Only to mix it in. Too thick? Add an ounce of liquid and Blend Only.
Serving & make-ahead
Garnish with lemon wheel, raspberries and serve in a mason jar. Vodka slushes are a natural for pitchers and parties: mix the juice base in advance and keep the vodka in the freezer so it goes in ice-cold. Mason jars and highball glasses suit the casual style, and a citrus wheel on the rim is all the garnish you need.
Variations
- Strawberry: Add strawberries.
- Vodka-free: See mocktail.
- Gin: Use gin.
Mocktail swap
Skip vodka; add 3 oz water.
Frequently asked questions
Regular lemonade?
Use 8 oz and reduce water.
Strength?
1½ oz per drink.
Make ahead?
Mix the base ahead.
How much ice should I put in the machine?
Fill the ice reservoir with ice cubes — the machine shaves the amount it needs for the cycle (dial models size it to the 1, 2 or 3-drink setting). The manuals recommend ice that has been out of the freezer for 10–15 minutes.
Will this work in a regular blender?
Yes — add about 1½–2 cups of ice per 12 oz drink and blend until smooth. The texture will be coarser than shaved ice.
Please drink responsibly. Alcoholic recipes are for adults of legal drinking age (21+ in the US). Never drink and drive.
