Fresh Cherry Berry Slushies

This fresh slushie was first concocted by my son Alex. We had a giant box of cherries and he got to thinking that slushies might be the perfect way to use them. He was right, and we are all so grateful.

If you're looking for a slushie made with frozen berries, please see this strawberry post. If you're looking for a version made with fresh berries, you're in the right spot. You can use strawberries or cherries for either version, although you may want to play with the flavor seltzer that you use based on your berry choice. The world is your seltzer-slushie-cherry. Go nuts!

Note about Pitting Cherries: Since these cherries are going into a blender, there's no reason to be gentle about pitting them. Simply spread them on a rimed baking sheet, squish them with the bottom of a bowl, and then pick out the pits and stems. You'll save a lot of time and your hand won't cramp the way it does when you use a pitter.

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Cherry Berry Slushies

Equipment: high power blender. Makes 5 small or 3 large slushies.

Ingredients

1 pound cherries, pitted

1 can (12 ounces) chilled black cherry seltzer (we like Polar brand)

3 tablespoons sugar or to taste

2-3 cups of ice

STEP ONE

Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until chunks of ice and cherries have achieved desired consistency. Taste and adjust the sugar, and add more ice or seltzer to desired consistency. Enjoy right away!