This is a delicious alcoholic smoothie made with juicy strawberries and mint!
Whether you have guests that you want to impress, or simply fancy a vitamin-packed fruity cocktail, you have to make this strawberry smoothie with vodka!
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Alcoholic Smoothie (Strawberry, Vodka, Mint)
Refresh and unwind with this Alcoholic Strawberry-Mint Smoothie. A perfect blend of juicy strawberries, fresh mint, and your choice of spirits for a relaxing, flavorful treat.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 2 medium-sized ripe bananas
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 3 shots of vodka or white rum
- 3 cubes of ice (+ Extra to serve)
- 3–4 leaves of mint to serve
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and cut them into chunks.
- Load your blender or Nutribullet with all the ingredients, starting with the berries first.
- Blend for 3-4 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Using cocktail glass cups, to them, add 2-3 ice cubes, and pour the smoothie in.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Sip and enjoy!
Notes
*For smoothie tips, variations, and more, scroll past the recipe!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 20.5g
- Fat: 1.2g
- Carbohydrates: 42.1g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2.5g
Types Of Alcohol You Can Put In This Smoothie
While my personal favorites are vodka and white rum, there are many other alcohol types you can use in this alcoholic strawberry banana smoothie.
Other alcohol types you could use include:
- Gin
- Tequila
- Bourbon
- Brandy
- Cachaça
You can, of course, experiment with other types, and let me know which ones are your favorite!
Blender Suitability
The main reason why not all blenders work with this recipe is because of the use of frozen fruit and ice.
Not all blenders can crush these 2 ingredients without plenty of liquid. As you can see based on the images, this alcohol smoothie is quite thick.
Nevertheless, most blenders do work with this smoothie:
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | x |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | x |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | x |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
Optional Add-Ins / Variations Of This Drink
There are some variations of this alcoholic drink you can make in case you have slightly different taste preferences.
Some tested variations you could try include:
- If you don’t like bananas, you can use mango instead, for a tropically flavored cocktail.
- Instead of coconut water, you can use coconut milk for a more pina-colada-tasting alcohol smoothie.
- You don’t need to use strawberries, you can substitute them for raspberries for example, or another berry of choice.
- For an aromatic infusion, blend 1-2 fresh leaves of mint.
Recipe Tips:
- Frozen Fruit Goes In First: Ice and the frozen berries should go in the blender first so that they are close to the blades.
- Start Blending at a Lower Speed: This allows for the blades to cut through the ice cubes and frozen berries first. After 30 seconds, increase the speed.
- Do Not Over-Blend: Blending for 2-3 minutes is more than enough. You want icy almost slushy-like consistency.
Smoothie FAQs:
Is This Alcoholic Smoothie Healthy?
This alcoholic smoothie even though contains alcohol, which isn’t necessarily healthy don’t mean that the smoothie is unhealthy or bad for you. This smoothie contains 2 types of fruit, all of which contribute to fiber and vitamins, Sipping on your fruity acholic smoothie is a good way to enjoy alcohol but also get vital nutrients vitamins and minerals from your drink.
Can I Prep This Smoothie Ahead Of Time?
I suggest that you avoid blending the smoothie and store it for later. The smoothie contains ice and frozen fruit, which means as it the frozen ingredients melt (Even in the fridge) the texture will change. You can, however, prep the ingredients ahead of time, and simply throw everything in the blender when you are ready.
Can I Make This Smoothie Alcohol-Free?
Yes, absolutely. Simply do not add any alcohol, and keep the rest of the ingredients as listed. You can if you want, add a bit of tonic water for a mocktail taste!