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Midnight Margarita Slushi Twist

A dual vessel showpiece: a color changing butterfly pea flower margarita in one vessel and a golden mango margarita in the other, dispensed together with a smoked salt rim.

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Midnight Margarita Slushi Twist
Ninja SlushiPrep
15 minProcessing
Under 20 to 40 minMakes
Up to 6 servings

Why you’ll love this

This is the one you make when you want gasps at the table; two margaritas pour side by side, colours shifting as they meet, over a smoked salt rim. It is theatre and refreshment in one glass, made for dinner parties, date nights, and anyone who loves a little drama.

What you’ll need

A few simple ingredients for a big, delicious idea.

Tequila
Tequila
Triple sec
Triple sec
Lime juice, Vessel 1
Lime juice, Vessel 1
Butterfly pea flower simple syrup
Butterfly pea flower simple syrup
Mango purée
Mango purée
Lime juice, Vessel 2
Lime juice, Vessel 2
Cold water
Cold water
Agave
Agave
Smoked salt
Smoked salt
Dehydrated lime
Dehydrated lime

Midnight Margarita Slushi Twist

Ninja SlushiPrep 15 minUnder 20 to 40 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Make the butterfly pea flower syrup ahead

    Stir 1 cup hot water and 1 cup sugar until dissolved. Add ½ cup dried butterfly pea flowers, stir, and let the syrup steep and cool. It keeps well in the fridge and this batch yields extra.

  2. Load Vessel 1: butterfly pea flower margarita

    Add the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice to Vessel 1. Pour the butterfly pea flower simple syrup in last and watch the color change. The amounts in the ingredient list are the 4 serving size: for 2 servings use ⅓ cup tequila, 1½ tablespoons triple sec, ⅓ cup lime juice, and 2½ tablespoons syrup; for 6 servings use 1 cup tequila, ¼ cup triple sec, 1 cup lime juice, and ½ cup syrup.

  3. Load Vessel 2: mango margarita

    In a pitcher or large bowl, whisk together the mango margarita ingredients until fully combined, then pour into Vessel 2. For 2 servings use ⅓ cup tequila, 1½ tablespoons triple sec, ⅔ cup mango purée, 2½ tablespoons lime juice, ⅓ cup cold water, and 1½ tablespoons agave; for 6 servings use 1 cup tequila, ¼ cup triple sec, 2 cups purée, ½ cup lime juice, 1¼ cups cold water, and ¼ cup agave.

  4. Select DUAL SLUSHASSIST

    Select the DUAL SLUSHASSIST button in the center of the control panel to activate it in both vessels. The unit senses the ingredients for 10 to 15 minutes and sets the texture for each drink, displaying in blue on the temperature range.

  5. Watch for the ready signal

    Once the frozen drinks reach the right temperature, the unit will beep, all the LEDs will be solid blue, and the ready indicator will illuminate. Adjust as needed using the temperature control buttons.

  6. Dispense the twist

    Place a cup in the center of the drip tray and dispense by gently pulling the middle handle while spinning the drip tray using the front wheel. Release the handle when the cup is ¾ full so both colors land in every glass.

  7. Rim, garnish, and serve

    Rim with smoked salt, garnish with dehydrated lime, and serve immediately.

Nutrition guide

The nutrition scoop

Per glass · 8 glasses across both vessels at the middle size

  • Fat 1%
  • Carbs 46%
  • Protein 1%
  • Alcohol 52%

A proper frozen cocktail: bright, cold, and unapologetically boozy.

Total fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 23 g
Protein 0 g
of which sugars 20 g
Saturated fat 0 g 0% daily value
Cholesterol 0 mg 0% daily value
Sodium 0 mg 0% daily value
Dietary fiber 1 g 3% daily value
Calcium 5 mg 0% daily value
Vitamin C 24 mg 27% daily value

Where the calories live

The tequila brings the biggest share of the calories here, about 44 percent of the batch, with the triple sec next in line.

About the alcohol

The pour is part of the flavor and part of the math: about 52 percent of the calories in every glass come from the alcohol itself.

Want a lighter pour

Pour a smaller glass and top it with sparkling water. The flavor stretches and the landing gets gentler.

Estimated from the ingredients exactly as written, using standard reference values for each ingredient. Your brands and swaps will shift the numbers a little. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Make it your own

  • Start with the base recipe, then swap one ingredient at a time.
  • Try a different topping after processing.
  • Keep notes so you can revisit your favorite combination.

Texture tips

  • A level, fully solid freeze gives the smoothest spin.
  • Freeze CREAMi bases level and completely solid.
  • For SLUSHi, check compatible liquids and minimum sugar requirements.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the twist take?

Batch totals run under 20 minutes for 2 servings, under 35 minutes for 4 servings, and under 40 minutes for 6 servings. The sensing phase alone takes 10 to 15 minutes while the unit reads both vessels.

Why does the syrup go in last in Vessel 1?

Butterfly pea flower syrup is deep blue on its own and shifts toward violet and pink as it meets the lime juice. Pouring it in last lets you watch the color change happen in the vessel.

Can I make just one vessel?

Yes. Either margarita works on its own in a single vessel; the mango batch and the butterfly pea batch are each complete recipes at the 2, 4, and 6 serving sizes.

What does the smoked salt rim add?

A gentle smoky savoriness that plays against both the floral citrus of Vessel 1 and the tropical sweetness of Vessel 2. Plain flaky sea salt is a fine stand in.