Summer Slushies
Drink recipes on social media are often geared toward adults—cocktails or mocktails—but in summer 2023, we wanted to make something bright, fun, and kid-friendly. The result: a series of colorful summer slushies, each topped with candy garnishes for extra whimsy.
I concepted, styled, directed, shot, and edited this Idea Pin, incorporating one of my favorite props I’ve ever sourced: color-changing straws that shift hue as the cold liquid moves up the straw. The shoot wasn’t without its challenges—the drinks started melting almost immediately, and one (the Blue Lagoon) came out completely the wrong color. Luckily, I had food coloring on hand and pivoted mid-shoot. The project also gave me a chance to feature the newly launched, viral Drew Barrymore kitchen appliances, which added a subtle but strategic branding moment.
What I’d refine today: I’d allow time to test the recipes beforehand, use more ice to keep the drinks frozen longer and for a visibly frosty texture, and add a human element by having my nephews hands holding the drinks in the closing shot.
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