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White Claw slushie is the frozen adult drink you didn’t know you needed. This refreshing, fruity cocktail is made with frozen watermelon and strawberries, spiked with rum, and chilled to perfection using frozen White Claw cubes. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, planning a poolside afternoon or just craving something icy and boozy, this slushie delivers a perfect blend of sweet, tart and fizzy. It’s quick to make, naturally vibrant and tastes like summer in a glass.
This White Claw slushie blends refreshing frozen fruit, watermelon rum and fizzy hard seltzer into a cool, boozy treat that’s perfect for warm weather sipping.
If you enjoy this, you might also like a frozen mint julep slushie, a frozen peach bellini or perhaps a frozen strawberry lime daquiri to cool down with.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy to blend: No chopping or cooking required, just toss and blitz.
Bright and refreshing: Watermelon, strawberry and mint keep it fresh and fruity.
Great for summer: Perfect for poolside days or casual weekend get-togethers.
Customizable: Switch up the flavors to suit your favorite White Claw or fruit combos.
Pretty presentation: Garnishes like mint and fresh fruit make it Instagram-worthy.
White Claw Slushie Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Frozen strawberries: Add natural sweetness and a slushy texture.
Frozen watermelon: Brings vibrant color and a cool, juicy base.
White Claw: Use frozen watermelon flavor White Claw to chill and flavor the drink with a fizzy twist.
Agave nectar: Adds a smooth, natural sweetness to balance the alcohol.
Watermelon-flavored rum: Brings a boozy kick that pairs perfectly with the fruit.
Garnishes: Watermelon wedges, strawberries or mint sprigs make the drink visually appealing and extra refreshing.
How to Make White Claw Slushies
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Freeze the White Claw: Pour into an ice cube tray (I love these silicon ice cube trays!) and freeze until solid.
Blend the ingredients: Combine frozen fruit, White Claw ice, agave and rum in a blender. Blend until smooth. Stop a few times and use a tamper or spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender to make sure everything is well mixed.
Garnish and serve: Pour into glasses and top with fresh garnishes.
Substitutions and Variations
Another flavor seltzer: Try lime, mango or black cherry White Claw for a twist.
Swap the fruit: Pineapple, mango or raspberries also work well.
Adjust sweetness: Add more or less agave nectar depending on your preference.
Make it a mocktail: Skip the rum and use a non-alcoholic seltzer for a refreshing virgin version.
Serving Suggestions
With summer snacks: Pair your boozy slushie with light bites such as cowboy caviar with pita chips, scallop skewers or one of these easy, breezy summer appetizers.
With more fruit: Enjoy a watermelon feta cucumber salad or slice of strawberry Cool Whip pie.
How to Store Frozen White Claw Slushies
Store: These White Claw Slushies are best served immediately but they can be mixed, frozen and re-blended.
Freeze: You can freeze the slushie mixture for a few weeks, and serve frozen.
Top Tips
Freeze the seltzer flat: Freeze in a thin layer if you’re in a rush, to speed up the process.
Use fully frozen fruit: This keeps the texture thick and icy. Frozen strawberries are readily available in grocery stores, but frozen watermelon chunks can be more difficult to come by. To freeze your own, line up the fruit on a foil-lined baking sheet so that the pieces aren’t touching, then freeze overnight.
Taste before serving: Adjust sweetness or add more rum if desired.
Fruity Rum White Claw Slushie FAQs
This hard seltzer has been around since 2016 and there are different flavors to choose from. It’s made from seltzer water, an alcohol base and the fruit flavor. In the US it has a beer base while in Canada it’s made with a vodka base. The creator of this ready-to-drink adult beverage is a Canadian company and was also behind Mike’s Hard Lemonade.
There are other recipes you can make with White Claw as well as this slushy mixed drink. You might like to add a shot of vodka, gin or white rum to it plus some fruit juice or fruit pieces. It’s also delicious served by itself over ice, of course.
Yes, White Claw seltzers are naturally gluten free.
You could, although then you’d need to add ice cubes which would dilute the drink.
Strawberry Watermelon Rum White Claw Slushie Recipe
White Claw Slushie
Equipment
- Ice Cube Tray
- Spatula or Tamper
Ingredients
- 1½ Cups strawberries, frozen, about 6 Ounces
- 1½ Cups watermelon, frozen, about 6 Ounces
- 1 Can White Claw, watermelon, 12 Ounces
- 3 Ounces agave nectar
- 3 Ounces rum, watermelon-flavor, such as Malibu Watermelon
Optional Garnishes
- watermelon wedges
- strawberries
- mint springs
Instructions
- Pour the entire can of White Claw into an ice cube tray. Freeze for 4 hours or until completely frozen.
- To the pitcher of a blender, add frozen strawberries, frozen watermelon, White Claw ice cubes, agave nectar, and rum. Blend until smooth, scraping down the blender sides with a tamper or spatula when needed.
- Divide slushie between 2 glasses. Garnish with a watermelon wedge, strawberry, and/or mint sprig, if liked.
Notes
Use fully frozen fruit: This keeps the texture thick and icy. Frozen strawberries are readily available in grocery stores, but frozen watermelon chunks can be more difficult to come by. To freeze your own, line up the fruit on a foil-lined baking sheet so that the pieces aren’t touching, then freeze overnight.
Taste before serving: Adjust sweetness or add more rum if desired.
Nutrition
This White Claw slushie is the ultimate way to beat the heat. Packed with juicy fruit and a fizzy punch from frozen hard seltzer, this drink is refreshing, easy to make and just the right amount of sweet. Whether you’re serving it up for friends or just blending a couple for yourself, it’s the kind of summer drink that hits the spot every time. Add a garnish or two and let the frozen fun begin.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
Yummy I doctored it up a bit but so good.
White Claw, frozen fruit, rum, and agave nectar is such a winning combo for a summer time cocktail.
I hadn’t heard of White Claw before, but this looks and sounds so refreshing and such good fun.
I want to jump into those photos and grab that yummy drink! Your photos are beautiful and I can’t wait to try the drink, I love anything watermelon! Thanks for sharing!
That looks SO good. What a perfect summer drink!
I need to try this today!