Slushlife Luigi's

Slushlife Luigi’s has been keeping the Coachella Valley cool since 1992, serving up raspados and slushes that hit like an oasis in the desert heat. Their raspados start with finely shaved ice, packed into cups and drenched in house-made syrups. The tamarind raspado lands with a punch of tartness, balanced by deep, molasses-like sweetness. Jamaica brings a floral, ruby-red tang, while ciruela—plum—delivers something darker, a mix of sweet and sour that lingers. Vanilla stays smooth and creamy, pineapple is bright and tropical, and cherry leans into its candy-like intensity. Then there’s cucumber, a crisp, barely-sweet option that’s as much a palate cleanser as it is a drink.

Their slushes go for full-throttle refreshment, blending ice and syrup into a smooth, drinkable frost. The flavors stay bold, never watered down, coating the tongue and cooling everything else down in the process. Whether it’s a heavy hit of fruit, a mellow vanilla, or the sharp snap of cucumber, Slushlife Luigi’s locks in the kind of chill that sticks with you long after the cup runs empty.