Beat the Heat with State Fair Inspired Slushies (Boozy & THC)

The Minnesota State Fair is almost here, and with it comes sunshine, endless food-on-a-stick, and colorful drinks that practically scream summer. But you don’t have to brave the crowds (or the ticket lines) to get in on the fun. These fair-inspired boozy and THC slushie recipes let you sip in style from your own backyard. Whether you’re craving the neon blue of a raspberry slush, the tart zing of a lemon shake-up, or the nostalgia of a caramel apple, we’ve got you covered. Just grab a blender, a few friends, and let the good times roll, fair style.

🍋 Lemon Beer Twister

Remember those hot summer days at the fair when you’d grab a cold beer and a fresh-squeezed lemonade, then wish you could somehow have both in one cup? Well… this is that wish come true. Meet your new go-to summer slushie: the Lemon Beer Twister. It’s frosty, fizzy, tangy, and just the right amount of boozy.

What You’ll Need:

• ½ cup frozen lemonade concentrate (straight from the freezer aisle)

• 1 light beer (12 oz can – We love using Cali Squeeze Blood Orange)

• 1 cup ice

How to Make It:

1. Toss the lemonade concentrate, beer (Cali Squeeze Blood Orange), and ice into your blender.

2. Pulse just a few times—enough to get that frosty, foamy slush (don’t go full smoothie mode here).

3. Pour into your favorite chilled glass.

4. Garnish with a lemon wedge, because we’re classy like that.

5. Sip immediately, preferably outside in the sunshine.

🍒Cherry Bomb (THC edition)

Remember those neon snow cones at the fair that left your tongue bright red? This is the grown-up glow-up version. Packed with juicy berries, a squeeze of lime, and the bubbly kick of Happy Duck Bomba Juice THC Seltzer, this frozen drink is tangy, refreshing, and just the right amount of nostalgic.

What You’ll Need

• 1 can Happy Duck Bomba Juice THC Seltzer (adjust for your preferred dosage)

• ½ cup frozen mixed berries (cherry, blueberry, raspberry—aka the “best of summer”)

• Juice of ½ lime

• ½ cup ice

• Optional: splash of lemon-lime soda or berry juice for a little extra sweetness

How to Make It

1. In a blender, combine frozen berries, lime juice, and ice. Blend until slushy and smooth.

2. Pour in the Bomba Juice THC seltzer and give it just one quick pulse—this keeps the fizz alive.

3. Pour into a clear cup (because this drink is too pretty to hide).

4. Garnish with a lime wedge, a berry skewer or sour grapes (because why not)?

✨ Dosing Tip

If you’re new to THC seltzers, start with ½ can and see how you feel before adding more. And if you’re sharing—label it clearly so everyone knows it’s infused.

💙 Blue Ribbon Slush

Take a nostalgic trip to the state fair with this adult twist on the classic blue raspberry slushie. Frozen, tangy, and just boozy enough, it’s the perfect bright and fun cocktail to sip on a sunny day.

What You’ll Need:

• 2 cups ice

• ½ cup blue raspberry sports drink (or blue Kool-Aid)

• 2 oz vodka (Titos recommended)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Optional: splash of Sprite or soda water

• Optional: gummy candy for garnish

How to Make It:

1. Add ice, blue raspberry drink, Titos vodka, and lemon juice to a blender.

2. Blend until smooth and slushy.

3. Pour into a clear cup and add a splash of Sprite or soda water if desired.

4. Top with a gummy candy and a gummy straw for that fairground fun.

5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

🍏 Caramel Apple Smash

Inspired by the classic caramel apple you’d find at the state fair, this frosty cocktail is sweet, smooth, and just the right amount of indulgent. A splash of apple whiskey meets apple cider and caramel for a grown-up treat that tastes like fall at the fair.

What You’ll Need:

• 2 oz apple whiskey (Jim Beam Apple works perfectly)

• ½ cup apple juice or cider

• 1 cup ice

• Optional: caramel drizzle (inside the cup or on top)

• Optional: whipped cream for topping

How to Make It:

1. Add Jim Beam apple whiskey, apple juice (or cider), and ice to a blender.

2. Blend until smooth and slushy.

3. Pour into a glass and drizzle caramel inside the cup or over the top.

4. Add a swirl of whipped cream and a little more caramel for that fair flair.

5. Serve immediately, top with a mini donut (our second favorite part) and enjoy!

🍓 Strawberry Midway Crush

Nothing says summer quite like a day at the state fair—warm sunshine, sweet treats, and refreshing drinks in hand. This Strawberry Sparkling Cupcake Rosé Slushie is the perfect grown-up twist on fair food favorites. With frozen strawberries, a splash of rosé, and just the right amount of sweetness, it’s cool, colorful, and guaranteed to bring fairground vibes right to your backyard.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 bottle Cupcake Sparkling Rosé wine (chilled, or frozen in ice cube trays for a frosty texture)

• 1 cup frozen strawberries

• 2–3 tbsp simple syrup or honey (to taste)

• Juice of ½ lemon

How to make it:

1. Add the frozen rosé cubes (or chilled wine), frozen strawberries, sweetener, and lemon juice to your blender.

2. Blend until smooth and slushy.

3. Pour into chilled glasses.

4. Garnish with fresh strawberries or a lemon twist for that extra festive touch.

5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

💜 Jack Daniel’s Blackberry Buzz

A frozen treat with Southern charm, bursting with blackberry sweetness and a whiskey kick, this slushie is made for Ferris wheel rides, live music, and dreamy summer nights. 🎡🎶

What You’ll Need:

• 2 oz Jack Daniel’s Blackberry

• 1 oz fresh lemon juice (squeezed)

• ½ oz simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)

• 1 cup ice

• Optional: ¼ cup frozen blackberries (for extra fruitiness and a deep purple hue)

Garnish ideas:

• Fresh blackberries

• Lemon slice

• Mini funnel cake (for true fair flair!)

How to Make It:

1. Add Jack Daniel’s Blackberry, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice to a blender.

2. Toss in frozen blackberries if you’d like a bolder color and texture.

3. Blend until smooth and slushy.

4. Pour into a glass and garnish with blackberries, a lemon slice, or even a playful funnel cake.

5. Sip and enjoy the fairground vibes!