Tasty Snow Cone Recipes

A sweet and icy snow cone is one summer’s most simple pleasures. Here at Gygi, we love making snow cones at home and we have perfect the process for making soft and delicious shaved ice treats. You can read more about the machine we prefer here. Learn about the supplies we use here.

We’ve shared all the basics, but now it’s time to up our game with gourmet snow cone recipes and toppings.

MIXED SYRUPS

This is not a new idea – combining flavors. Rainbow snow cones are a favorite for a good reason! But mixing syrups can be so delicious with the right mixture. Here are some of our favorites:

AlohaPineapple & Blue Coconut
BananaberryBanana & Strawberry
Banana SplitBanana, Strawberry, Vanilla, & Chocolate
BarbieCupcake & Pink Bubble Gum
Black PantherBlackberry & Lemonade
Cherry BlasterCherry & Black Cherry
Christmas in JulyGreen Apple & Cherry
Double BubbleBlue & Pink Bubble Gum
Georgia PeachPeach & Strawberry
Grape AmbrosiaPineapple, Grape, & Orange
Juicy FruitTutti Fruiti & Bubble Gum
MermaidLime & Orange
OrangeadeOrange & Lemonade
RainbowCherry, Blue Raspberry, & Banana
Raspberries & CreamRaspberry & Vanilla
Shark BiteTiger’s Blood & Blue Hawaiian
SunriseCherry, Lemon, & Orange
SunshineOrange, Pineapple & Coconut
Georgia Peach (Strawberry + Peach)

There are three ways to apply a combination of flavored syrups:

  1. Apply both syrups all over the snow cone. This allows the flavors blend together in the most delicious way.
  2. Apply the syrups in their own individual sections. Half and half. Stripes. Etc. Eventually the flavors will blend together – but there will also be a few pockets where the flavor is alone allowing the flavors to be individually appreciated.
  3. Combine the flavors in a separate squeeze bottle and shake to combine. Then, apply both flavors at the same time. This is a great option for your favorite flavor combinations.

ADD A TOPPING

A bit of sweet, sour, creamy, or crunchy is a nice compliment to an icy treat. This can be as simple as a shake of sprinkles or as gourmet as collection of fresh fruit.

Here are a few suggestions:

The trick is to consider whether or not the topping will become soggy. If so, add them to the top. If not, they can be placed underneath layers of ice.

CREAMY SNOW CONES

There are three delicious ways to add a bit of creamy goodness to your icy treat.

Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the snow cone. This creates sweet little pockets of creamy goodness – which you’ll be searching for as you eat your snow cone.

Sweetened Condensed Milk on a Coffee Snow Cone

Combine equal parts of syrup and evaporated milk in a squeeze bottle. Pour directly on the snow cone. This creates a creamy syrup that tastes like strawberries and cream. Or peaches and cream. Or orange creamsicle. Etc.

The last option for creamy snow cones is to add a scoop of ice cream to your snow cone. When the syrup reaches the ice cream, you’ll have the creamiest iciest treat imaginable.

SLUSHY DRINKS

Snow cone ice is great for more than snow cones!! A slushy drink is equally satisfying on a hot summer day. It is so simple to make. Shave the ice into a tall glass. You’ll want it filled to the rim. Now, pour your favorite drink into the glass. Stir and enjoy!

This works great for your favorite soda, lemonade, punch, cold brew coffee, tea, or alcoholic mixed drink. So versatile and so deliciously refreshing.

During the summer months, we find ourselves using our snow cone machines on the daily! With all these ideas, we never grow tired of snow cones/shaved ice/slushy drink treats!

Shop machines here. Stock up on syrups here. Shop cups and straws here.

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