4th of July Slush
Beat the heat this summer with our vibrant 4th of July Slush, a refreshing frozen treat that’s perfect for celebrating Independence Day. This colorful slush features three delightful layers of fruity flavors—Cherry, Lemon, and Mixed Berry—all blended with ice and club soda for a fizzy finish. Not only is it visually stunning, making it an eye-catching centerpiece at barbecues or pool parties, but it’s also easy to prepare and completely non-alcoholic, making it a hit with both kids and adults alike. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time required, you can create a festive drink that will keep everyone cool as they enjoy the summer sun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (includes freezing time)
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 envelope of Cherry Kool-Aid powder mix
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup club soda
- 2 cups ice
- Juice from 1 lemon (or about a tablespoon of lemon juice)
- 1 envelope of Mixed Berry Kool-Aid powder mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Layer: Blend 2 cups of crushed ice, Cherry Kool-Aid mix, 1 cup of club soda, and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Freeze in cups for 1 hour.
- Prepare the Lemon Layer: Blend 2 cups of crushed ice, lemon juice, 1 cup of club soda, and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. After an hour, add this layer on top of the frozen cherry layer and freeze for another hour.
- Prepare the Mixed Berry Layer: Blend 2 cups of crushed ice, Mixed Berry Kool-Aid mix, 1 cup of club soda, and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Pour on top of the lemon layer once set.
- Serve immediately after layering is complete.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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