Now this right here? This is what I call chillin’ with class. You haven’t lived until you’ve had a Hennessy slushie straight from the Ninja Slushi Machine. This one’s cold, smooth, and dangerously good, the kind of drink that sneaks up on you. The key is getting that perfect balance between Henny and mixer so it actually freezes. Don't worry, I've done all of the testing for you!
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Hennessy Ninja Slushi Ingredients
- Hennessy Liquor
- Frozen Strawberries: You can also use fresh strawberries, but frozen will work better because they are already chilled
- Pineapple Juice: Feel free to swap this with any juice.
- Simple Syrup
- Water
How to Fix Error Messages Related to Alcohol
If you’ve ever tried whipping up a margarita, piña colada, or any frozen cocktail in your Ninja Slushi machine and ended up staring at an error message, or worse, a sad, watery mess. Trust me, I’ve been there. I went through all the trial and error so you don’t have to. Here’s the real reason it happens (and how to fix it).
- Alcohol and Freezing Don’t Mix Well – Alcohol doesn’t freeze like water, so if your drink is too strong, the machine can’t do its job. Too much liquor = no slush. The machine will either skip the shave or refuse to dispense altogether.
- Your Ratios Are Off – The Ninja Slushi needs balance. You’ve got to have the right mix of alcohol and water-based liquid. Too little liquid, and you’ll be scraping ice chunks. Too much, and it’ll pour out like a cocktail instead of a slushie.
- Thick Mixers Can Mess Things Up – Heavy juices, creamy ingredients, or thick syrups can slow the machine down and make your texture clumpy or uneven. Go lighter with those or mix them in after blending.
- Don’t Overfill It – There’s a reason the machine has fill lines, y’all. If you go over that max line, it’s going to struggle to freeze and dispense properly. Keep it in range for the perfect slush every time.
How to Make The Best Cocktails in the Ninja Slushi Machine
If your drink’s too boozy, the Ninja Slushi machine is gonna let you know. You’ll see the temperature lights start flashing one by one from the bottom up, the preset buttons blinking like crazy, and then it’ll start beeping at you every minute for 15 minutes. That’s your cue to cool it on the alcohol and add a splash of something lighter like water or sparkling water to balance things out.
- Keep It at 1–1.5 oz Alcohol per Serving – Anything more, and your drink won’t freeze up right.
- Add a Little Extra Liquid – Water, juice, or mixer helps it blend smooth and thick instead of icy or runny.
- Start with Cold Ingredients – Pre-chilled liquids help the mix freeze faster and stay slushy longer.
- Go Easy on Thick Syrups or Creamy Stuff – If you use them, thin them out with water or juice so the machine doesn’t struggle.
- Respect the Fill Line (64 oz Max) – Overfilling just throws everything off. Stay in that sweet spot for the perfect pour every time.
How to Make Hennessy Ninja Slushi
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Combine pineapple juice, water, frozen strawberries, and simple syrup in a blender and blend until well combined.
- Add the strawberry mixture along with the Hennessy to the Ninja Slushi Machine. Power on the machine and press Spiked Slush.
- Allow the machine to churn and freeze the mixture until the machine beeps to signal the cycle is finished. You can adjust the thickness of the mixture using the side panel. The drink should take 20-45 minutes. Mine took 25 minutes.
- Pull the lever on the spout to dispense the drink. Serve.
Hennessy Ninja Slushi Variations and Flavors
- Use my Ninja Slushi Piña Colada Slush and swap Hennessy.
- Henny Punch: Use some fruit punch for the juice.
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Watermelon
- Apple Juice
- Cherry Coke
- Spiked Sweet Tea
- Cranberry Juice
Frequently Asked Questions and Pro Tips
No ma’am. Hennessy (or any liquor) by itself won’t freeze. Alcohol has a lower freezing point than water. You’ll end up with an error message and no slush. Always mix it with juice, water, or another non-alcoholic liquid.
Stick to 1–1.5 oz of Hennessy per serving. Too much alcohol will stop the machine from freezing properly and can trigger those flashing lights and beeps.
Most likely, it’s too strong or too thick. Add more water, juice, or a lighter mixer, and make sure your ingredients are pre-chilled before pouring them in.
That’s the machine saying, “Too much alcohol!” The temperature control lights will flash one at a time from the bottom up, the presets will blink, and it’ll beep every minute for 15 minutes. Add more water or juice to fix it.
Absolutely, but don’t go past the 64-oz fill line. Overfilling can mess with the freezing and texture.
The trick is to use pre-chilled ingredients. Make sure everything is chilled beforehand, that way it takes 20-25 minutes to process. In general the machine can take up to 45 minutes to process.
Hennessy Ninja Slushi Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups pineapple juice You can use any juice
- 1 cup water You can also skip this and use 4 cups of juice.
- ¼ cup simple syrup Adjust to suit your taste and use more if you like a sweet drink.
- 2-3 cups frozen strawberries I used 3 cups, any frozen fruit will work.
- ½ -1 cup Hennessy Adjust based on how strong you like your drink.
Instructions
- Combine pineapple juice, water, frozen strawberries, and simple syrup in a blender and blend until well combined. Taste repeatedly and make adjustments to suit your taste if needed.
- Add the strawberry pineapple mixture along with the Hennessy to the Ninja Slushi Machine. Be sure not to exceed 64oz. Prepare the drink in batches if necessary. Power on the machine and press Spiked Slush.
- Allow the machine to churn and freeze the mixture until the machine beeps to signal the cycle is finished. You can adjust the thickness of the mixture using the side panel. The drink should take 20-45 minutes. Mine took 25 minutes.
- Pull the lever on the spout to dispense the drink. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Tamara says
So simple and the measurements were spot on. I will be making more of your Ninja Slushi recipes.
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm glad to hear it.
Jennifer says
I had to get creative with the ingredients since I wasn’t braving the rain, but even my improvised version was a 10/10. I just know the real deal will be off the charts and a 15/10 for sure!
staysnatched says
haha! Love it!