Smoothie Crush Recipe

Hull and slice strawberries

Rinse strawberries under cold water, hull them (remove green tops), and halve or quarter larger berries so they blend evenly. Reserve one strawberry for garnish.

Slice banana

Slice half a ripe banana into coins. Reserve one slice for garnish.

Add crushed ice (1 cup) to a high-speed blender first to protect the blades from motor strain.

Add the hulled strawberries (4 oz) and banana slices (from half a banana) on top of the ice.

Pour in Smirnoff Vanilla vodka (2 oz) and banana liqueur (1 oz).

Add strawberry puree (2 oz) and whole milk (3 oz). If you prefer a thicker smoothie, reduce the milk by 0.5 oz; for thinner, add up to 1 oz more milk.

Secure the blender lid and blend on high for 30–45 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and evenly textured. Stop and scrape down the sides once if needed; blend an additional 10–15 seconds.

Taste briefly (use caution — contains alcohol) and adjust sweetness or texture if desired: add 0.5 oz more strawberry puree for sweeter fruit flavor, or 1–2 tbs more crushed ice and re-blend for thicker texture.

Pour the blended smoothie into a chilled 12–14 oz glass, leaving a little headspace if adding whipped cream.

Garnish with the reserved strawberry slice and banana slice on the rim. Optionally, top with 1 tablespoon whipped cream and a light dusting of crushed freeze-dried strawberry or a small strawberry piece.

Serve immediately with a straw. Stir gently before sipping to reincorporate any settled fruit.