As the sun beats down and temperatures soar, there's nothing quite like a refreshing summer slush to cool you down and quench your thirst. And for adults, there's no need to stick to the kiddie pool of flavors – a summer slush can be just as delicious and sophisticated as your favorite cocktail. With endless variations of flavors, ingredients, and even alcohol content, you're sure to find the perfect summer slush recipe to suit your taste. So gather your friends, grab a blender, and get ready to chill out with a delicious summer slush that's sure to become your new favorite summertime treat.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
FROZEN SUMMER SLUSH
This is a great frozen summer drink that is very thirst quenching! Vodka may be used instead of gin.
Provided by JAMBIS
Categories Drinks Recipes Slushie Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put 7 cups water in large saucepan, and heat on high until boiling. Add sugar and stir until dissolved; set aside to cool. Place tea bags in 2 cups boiling water, and let steep until desired strength is acquired.
- In a large bowl, mix together sugar water, tea, lemonade concentrate and orange juice concentrate. Stir in gin. Place in freezer container and freeze overnight.
- To serve, Place several scoops into a tall glass, and fill with any clear carbonated beverage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 6.3 mg, Sugar 45.2 g
REFRESHING SUMMER RHUBARB SLUSHY
This naturally sweetened summer rhubarb slushy is so refreshing that it will become your go-to drink every summer. Good for the kids as-is and good for the adults with a shot of alcohol of choice.
Provided by Aroma and Essence
Categories Slushies
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine rhubarb, 1/4 cup water, and salt in a food processor or blender; blend until rhubarb is finely chopped.n
- Place a cheesecloth onto a jug and pour the blended rhubarb onto it. Tie the cheesecloth and squeeze all the juice out of the rhubarb. Discard the pulp.n
- Pour maple syrup into the jug and mix well until all the maple syrup has dissolved.n
- Squeeze limes into the jug and mix well. Add ice cold water and mix everything together with a large wooden spoon. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary. Refrigerate rhubarb limeade in the refrigerator until ready to use.n
- To make slushies: For each serving, place 3/4 cup of rhubarb limeade into the blender with about 1 cup ice; blend until desired consistency.n
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 18.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
SUMMER TIME SLUSH (FOR ADULTS)
Great for parties and BBQ's, this refreshing slush will be enjoyed by all of your guests. Keep the mixture in your freezer and you will have ready made cocktails for unexpected guests.
Provided by Family Favorites
Categories Punches
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Mix all of the ingredients in an ice cream bucket or similar container and freeze for 24 hours.
- 2. Once frozen, put desired amount into a tall glass and fill with 7-Up or 50/50. Garnish with fresh pineapple, oranges, limes, lemons, cherries or other colorful fresh fruit.
ADULT SLUSHIES
These drinks can be deceivingly strong. They are very sweet and fruity tasting. So don't drink and drive. Serve with great food and enjoy. I recommend using cherry or apricot brandy.
Provided by qweenbee53
Categories Drinks Recipes Slushie Recipes
Time P1DT10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix vodka, brandy, orange and lemon juice concentrate, cherries and grapefruit soda together in a large plastic mixing bowl. Cover the mixture with a tight fitting lid. Freeze the mixture for one or two days.
- When you are ready to serve the drink, use an ice cream scoop and place one or two scoops of the mixture into glasses. Fill the rest of the glass with lemon/lime flavored soda pop. Stir and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.4 calories, Carbohydrate 126.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 47.2 mg, Sugar 61.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh fruits and vegetables for the best flavor and nutrients.
- If you don't have a slush machine, you can freeze the mixture in an ice cube tray and then blend it until slushy.
- For a boozy slush, add your favorite liquor or wine.
- Garnish your slush with fresh fruit, mint, or whipped cream.
- Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create your own unique slush recipes.
Conclusion:
Summer slushes are a refreshing and delicious way to cool down on a hot day. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a slush that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a refreshing treat, try making a summer slush.
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