Frozen Red Wine Berry Slushie
A frozen red wine slushie with fruity red wine, mixed berries and orange juice — sized for Margaritaville machines.
Jump to recipe ↓A grown-up slushie for red wine fans.
Berries add color and body.
Red Wine Slushie recipe
Ingredients (3 drinks)
- 8 oz fruity red wine (Merlot or Zinfandel)
- 2 oz orange juice
- 1½ oz simple syrup (paid link)
- 1½ cups frozen mixed berries
Plus: a full ice reservoir. Garnish: Berries, orange slice. Glass: Stemless wine glass.
Instructions
- Fill the ice reservoir.
- Add all ingredients to the jar.
- Run the cycle (Daiquiris program).
- Garnish with berries.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fruity red wine (Merlot or Zinfandel) | 6¾ oz | 9 oz | 6 oz | 7⅔ oz | 15⅓ oz |
| orange juice | 1⅔ oz | 2¼ oz | 1½ oz | 2 oz | 3¾ oz |
| simple syrup | 1¼ oz | 1⅔ oz | 1¼ oz | 1½ oz | 2¾ oz |
| frozen mixed berries | 1¼ cups | 1⅔ cups | 1¼ cups | 1½ cups | 2¾ cups |
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
- This recipe includes fruit. On the Fiji, Tahiti and Bali, choose the Daiquiris (or Smoothies) program so the cycle blends longer; on the Bahamas and Key West, hold Blend Only for a few extra seconds after the automatic cycle if you see chunks. Fruit adds volume, so keep an eye on the jar’s maximum line.
- This batch uses about 11.5 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
Syrup balances tannins; orange brightens.
About frosé & frozen wine
Wine-based frozen drinks need more wine by volume than spirit drinks need liquor, because wine is only about 11–14% alcohol. Choose bold, fruity, low-oak wines — freezing mutes aroma and exaggerates bitterness.
Tips for the best texture
- Use fruity reds.
- Avoid heavy oak.
- Serve quickly.
- Great for barbecues.
- 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 berries, orange slice and serve in a stemless wine glass. Wine slushes melt faster than spirit-based ones, so pour into chilled stemless glasses and serve right away. Keep the wine in the fridge until the last minute. Leftover frosé or sangria slush can go in a covered container in the freezer for a day; give it a stir or a short Blend Only before serving.
Variations
- Sangria: See Frozen Sangria.
- Cherry: Use cherries.
- Brandy: Add brandy.
Mocktail swap
Use grape juice.
Shop the ingredients
- Monin Pure Cane Syrup (simple syrup), 750 ml (paid link)
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Frequently asked questions
Which red?
Fruity, low-tannin.
Too bitter?
More syrup.
Make ahead?
Freeze wine cubes.
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.
