Homemade Coca-Cola Slushie Using Frozen Soda
This Coca-Cola slushie is a fun, no-machine frozen drink made by carefully freezing soda and triggering crystallization at just the right moment. The result is a semi-frozen, icy soda with a classic cola flavor and refreshing texture.
The method works with both bottled and canned soda, including Cherry Coca-Cola. By shaking the soda, freezing it, and releasing pressure correctly, the liquid transforms into slush almost instantly. If the crystals don’t fully form, a quick stir or a small piece of crushed ice helps finish the process.
Homemade Coca-Cola Slushie Using Frozen Soda
Course: Beverage, SnackCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
1
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
3
minutesCalories
~140
kcalIngredients
Coca-Cola (bottle or can)
Cherry Coca-Cola (optional)
Crushed ice (optional, if needed to start crystallization)
Directions
- Shake the soda
Start with a soda at room temperature, either in a bottle or a can. Shake it well to build pressure inside the container. - Freeze the soda
Place the shaken soda into the freezer. Leave it there for approximately 3 hours to allow it to supercool without freezing solid. - Remove from the freezer
After about 3 hours, carefully remove the soda from the freezer without shaking it again. - Trigger crystallization in a bottle
For bottled soda, quickly open and close the bottle, then flip it upside down. This releases pressure and causes the soda to crystallize inside the bottle. Pour it into a cup. If it is not fully crystallized, stir with a straw to help distribute the ice crystals. - Handle canned soda carefully
For a can of soda, open it very slowly to gently release pressure. Opening it too fast can cause crystallization inside the can instead of in the cup. Pour the soda into a cup. If it does not crystallize, drop in a small piece of crushed ice and watch as it begins to freeze. - Enjoy
Once the soda reaches a slushie texture, it is ready to enjoy.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Open containers carefully after freezing—releasing pressure too quickly can cause the soda to freeze inside the bottle or can instead of forming a smooth slush in the cup.
