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Turn frozen raspberries and pineapple into a fancy, colorful drink that looks stunning but takes almost no time. This bubbly layered treat is perfect for any summer hangout. Both the taste and the bright look are guaranteed to impress—and you barely have to do anything.
I whipped this up for my kid's birthday bash when I needed something fun and fancy without booze. Everyone was wowed by the gorgeous layers. They were seriously convinced I'd been fussing over them for hours!
Refreshing Ingredients
- Sparkling water with SodaStream Lime Basil: brings in cool herbal notes that taste amazing with pineapple
- Sparkling water with SodaStream Berry Mix: kicks up the raspberry side with extra fresh berry taste, no fake stuff
- Frozen pineapple: packs in sweet tropical flavor and gives that bright color pop
- Frozen raspberries: turn frosty for the perfect thick layer and bold berry boost
- Honey: totally your call, but great if you want it sweeter (especially with tart berries)
- Fresh fruit for the top: gives your drink that wow factor—totally Instagram-worthy
Simple How-To Steps
- Finishing Touches:
- Top each glass with any fresh fruit you’ve got—try a mini wedge of pineapple, a couple of raspberries, and a twist of lime. Colorful straws make things extra fun and pretty.
- Assembly:
- Pour the chilled raspberry layer into four tall glasses until about halfway full. Gently spoon the semi-frozen pineapple on top and watch those vibrant layers stand out! Go slow, or they’ll end up mixed together.
- Freezing Process:
- Scoop the pineapple blend into a shallow dish and freeze for 30 to 45 minutes. It needs to go slushy—not rock-solid, not runny. Leave the raspberry in the fridge to keep it smooth and pourable.
- Pineapple Layer:
- Toss frozen pineapple with the lime basil sparkling water in your blender. Blitz until smooth. Taste it and use honey if you want it sweeter. That herby sparkle pairs perfectly with pineapple. Pour into a dish so it chills fast.
- Raspberry Layer:
- Blend up the frozen raspberries and berry sparkling water until it’s totally smooth. Taste it and drizzle in honey if needed (especially if the berries are extra tart). Push through a fine strainer to get rid of seeds. This will taste strong but will be just right once frozen.
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Pineapple—especially the fresh kind you freeze yourself—is the big secret here. When I tried it with super fresh pineapple frozen at just the right moment, the texture turned out unbeatable. Now we always keep a stash of frozen pineapple chunks ready for this.
Prep Ahead Hacks
You can break this down over a day to make it easy. Throw together both fruit mixes the night before—keep the raspberry covered in the fridge and the pineapple in the freezer. The pineapple might get pretty firm, but just set it out for about 20 minutes, or give it a super quick zap in the microwave, and it’ll go slushy again. Don’t put the drinks together until just before everyone arrives.
Tasty Swaps
Want to switch it up? Try mixing and matching frozen fruits—blueberries and mango give an amazing look, while blackberries and peaches are awesome too. Seed-heavy fruits should always get strained. Play with the honey to get just the tang or sweetness you want because different fruits change things up a lot.
Fun Serving Ideas
These colorful drinks are perfect with light meals—especially seafood or a tropical-themed feast. For brunch, they’re awesome with waffles or French toast and lots of fresh fruit. Want a sweet treat? Serve them alongside coconut macaroons or zesty lemon cookies, and you’ve got the best combo.
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Common Recipe Questions
- → Can I swap out sparkling water flavors?
Totally! Any fizzy water you think goes well with raspberry and pineapple works fine. You can even go with a plain one if you want.
- → What's the trick to making a good slushy texture?
After blending the pineapple, pop it in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes. Give it a stir here and there to keep it from getting too icy.
- → Do I really have to strain the raspberry part?
It’s up to you. Straining makes your drink smoother by getting rid of the seeds, but if you don’t mind ’em, you can just skip it.
- → Can I get this ready before I need it?
Sure can! Blend everything ahead and keep the mixes in the fridge separate. Just put ’em together and add your toppings before drinking.
- → How do I make it sweeter or less sweet?
Taste as you blend and add honey if you like it sweeter. It all depends on how sweet your fruit or sparkling water is.