Recipes

Perhaps most closely associated with the Kentucky Derby (nearly 120,000 Mint Juleps are served at the races each year), the Mint Julep is a classic cocktail that screams sophisticated springtime relaxation. And as luck would have it, “sophisticated springtime relaxation” is one of our favorite phrases.

There’s another word we love too, though: Frozen! True to form, our recipe for Mint Julep Popsicles takes all your favorite Mint Julep ingredients and transforms them into a deliciously icy treat. Enjoy!

If you haven’t figured it out by now, two of our favorite adjectives are “boozy” and “frozen”. So it should come as no surprise that this delightful pair of descriptors applies to today’s delicious vodka slush. Our Homemade Raspberry Lemonade Vodka Slush recipe is the perfect alcoholic dessert for a poolside cocktail party or an evening spent by the campfire with friends. Enjoy!

There is just something about the tangy sweetness of cranberry and orange that we simply can’t get enough of—and today’s ZOKU slush recipe is just another excuse for us to enjoy more of the delightful flavor combo! You in?

To create our Frozen Cranberry Orange Smoothie at home, all you’ll need is some OJ, fresh cranberries, and a splash of agave nectar. It’s an easy frozen treat that’s perfect for the holidays or as a pick-me-up treat during the warmer months. Happy sipping!

If you asked us to describe these iced tea popsicles in 3 words, here’s what we’d say: “Ridiculously refreshing and unfathomably easy to make.”

Okay, that was definitely more than 3 words. But the truth is we can’t say enough about how much we love this homemade popsicle recipe. And the best part? It will take you from liquid iced tea to fabulously frozen tangy treat in a matter of minutes, thanks to the Quick Pop Maker.

If you’re like us, you have fond summer memories of biking to your local gas station for late night cherry slushies. It was practically a right of passage! And while those evening excursions could be fun, sometimes you were met with devastating news upon arrival: the slushy machine was broken!

These days, thanks to ZOKU’s Slush & Shake Maker, having your plans for summer slurping thwarted by a broken machine is a thing of the past. In fact, you won’t even need to grab your bike—because you can make your own cherry slushy at home in just a few minutes! Our Cherry Slushy recipe has all the nostalgia of your childhood favorites, plus a hint of lime and mint for an updated flavor you’ll love.

Looking for a tropical treat to cool off with this summer? You’re in the right place! This thick and creamy frozen pineapple smoothie is all about sunshine and relaxation. Our team loves whipping up this thick and creamy frozen pineapple smoothie on scorching hot days spent by the pool or after family game nights on muggy summer evenings. All you need is 3 simple ingredients and your ZOKU Slush Maker to create this at home in minutes. Enjoy!

For many people, their memories of childhood summers are defined by one unequivocally delicious fruit: Watermelon! There’s nothing quite like a sweet, crunchy, cold slice on a particularly hot day.

Surprisingly, it’s also possible to take everyone’s favorite fruit to the next (read: even MORE delicious) level! In today’s blog post, we’ll show you how to make a watermelon slushy using your Slush & Shake Maker plus 4 simple ingredients. It’s the perfect summertime treat you’ll find yourself making all year round!

Your tastebuds called. They want you to make Cherry Limeade Popsicles…

So, let’s make it happen!

With just 3 ingredients, today’s popsicle recipe is unthinkably easy to prepare. Plus, if you’re ready to get creative, we’ll also walk you through creating a layered look using the ZOKU Quick Pop Maker!

Is it possible to make homemade strawberry lemonade taste even better? The answer is, surprisingly, yes—by turning it into a strawberry lemonade SLUSH! And the good news is it’s surprisingly easy to do. All you need is 4 simple ingredients!

It’s getting HOT (out) there! And when the temperature heats up, we only have one thing on our mind: Popsicles!

Well, that’s actually not true—we think about pops regardless of the weather. (It’s our job, after all!)

But what IS true is that popsicles never taste quite as irresistibly icy as they do on a scorching summer day. And this watermelon popsicle recipe is no exception...

To create this watermelon and mint frozen treat at home, you’ll combine freshly cubed watermelon with lime juice, mint leaves, and cold water. Next, you’ll blend everything together and pour it all into the Quick Pop Maker to rapidly freeze your summery popsicles.

If you’ve ever found yourself sipping a delicious Cucumber Margarita and thought, “This is good, but it would be even better in popsicle form,” then consider us mind readers! Today we’re freezing a Mint and Cucumber Marg into a beautifully garnished popsicle that is perfect for picnics and poolside cocktail parties. These treats are simple to make and quick to prepare in minutes thanks to your Quick Pop Maker.

You love all-things-pineapple-y. And you love all-things-coconut-y. So...why not combine the two? You’re in luck, because that’s exactly what today’s vegan popsicle recipe does! Using the ZOKU Quick Pop Maker, you’ll turn a tantalizingly tropical blend of real pineapple and coconut into an unthinkably creamy frozen treat.