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Midnight Cherry Stout Slush

A velvety, dark, and decadent fusion of chocolatey stout and sweet black cherries.

10 min prep · 45 min freeze 6 servings medium

This sophisticated beer-based slushie combines the roasted coffee and chocolate notes of a dry Irish stout with the tart sweetness of dark cherries. The carbonation provides a unique, airy texture, while the hint of bourbon-soaked cherry juice adds a viral-worthy depth of flavor.

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Alcohol
10.9%
target 8–14%
Sugar density
12.0 g/100ml
target 11–13 g/100ml
Volume
2480 ml
83.8 oz
Sugar
298 g
total
Alcohol10.9% / target 814%
Sweetness12.0 g/100ml / target 1113 g/100ml

Ingredients

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6
servings
  • Dry Irish Stout (e.g., Guinness)710 ml
  • Black Cherry Juice Concentrate175 ml
  • Luxardo Maraschino Syrup60 ml
  • Bourbon90 ml
  • Water905 ml
  • Vodka (to fortify)510 ml
  • Sugar (to taste)42.9 g
Batch volume2450 ml

Method

  1. 1.Gently whisk the stout in a large pitcher to release most of the carbonation, preventing excessive foam during the freeze.
  2. 2.Stir in the black cherry concentrate, Luxardo syrup, bourbon, and water until fully integrated.
  3. 3.Pour the mixture into the Ninja Slushi canister.
  4. 4.Select the SLUSH setting and allow the machine to process for approximately 45 minutes.
  5. 5.Garnish with a fresh dark cherry and a shaving of dark chocolate if desired.

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