This Easy Slushie Recipe uses just 4 ingredients and is the perfect way to cool down all summer long! Ready in under 5 minutes and full of flavor thanks to the addition of drink powder, like Kool-Aid!
Looking for more fun ways to cool down? Try my Slow Melting Jell-O Popsicles!
RECIPE FEATURES
- 4-Ingredients: You only need a handful of very basic ingredients to make these homemade slushies.
- 5-Minutes: Ready in under 5-minutes which makes these perfect for any day of the summer.
- Endless Flavor Options: You can use ANY drink mix which means you will be able to get pretty creative with your flavors.
I grew up in a town with NO gas stations. That means I was deprived of the coveted slushie every summer. That is, until we realized we could make our own at home! The recipe has adjusted ever so slightly, but the flavor and texture remains the same. Light, fluffy blended ice and bold flavor. The best part? The only “special equipment” you need is a blender!
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS IN A SLUSHIE?
This slushie recipe calls for fairly basic ingredients. Carbonated soda gives it that lighter slushie texture an powdered drink mix, like Kool-Aid, give it bold flavor! Here is what you need to get started:
- Soda: Specifically, Sprite, club soda, seltzer, tonic water or ginger ale. The carbonation helps to give the drink that classic light fluffy texture.
- Sugar: Just a touch of sugar to cut back on the tang of straight drink powder.
- Powdered Drink Mix: Kool-Aid is always a good cheap option. But you can use any powdered drink mix. If you opt for a mix that doesn’t need added sugar, skip the sugar called for in this recipe.
- Ice: More ice = more slush. Less ice = drink consistency that is still delicious.
HOW TO MAKE A SLUSHIE
- PREP: Gather all of the ingredients for your slush drink.
- BLEND: Add the soda, sugar, drink mix and 1 cup of ice to a blender. Pulse until it mixes together. Add 2 to 3 cups of additional ice and pulse until it breaks down to the slushy consistency.
- ENJOY: Divide between two tall glasses and enjoy!
HELPFUL TOOLS
- Blender: Do you need a fancy blender for this recipe? No, but it does help to use a high powdered blender (affiliate) to break down the ice into smaller pieces.
- Measuring Cup: Having a good quality measuring cup (affiliate) with a good pour spout is SO handy when adding things to the blender.
- Straws: You can grab a slushie cup (affiliate) that comes with a lid and straw, OR you can pick up a pack of slushie straws (affiliate) for just $. They have a spoon at the end that makes them super easy to use.
SLUSHIE RECIPE TIPS
Sure can. Add vodka to your blender in place of some of the soda and enjoy!
I’ve tried this with Kool-Aid, Country Time, and snow cone syrups with great success.
No. Unfortunately, This recipe cannot be made in advance and needs to be served immediately. If you re freeze the mixture it turns into a block of ice and will need to be reblended.
Yes, but it will be different. Replace the soda with 100% juice. Lower the sugar amount to 1-2 tablespoons. Skip the drink mix powder.
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- Copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade Recipe
- Strawberry and Cream Milkshake
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Homemade Slushie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups lemon lime soda
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon powdered drink mix like Kool-Aid
- 3-4 cups of ice
Instructions
- Add the soda, sugar, drink mix powder, and 1 cup of ice to a blender.
- Pulse until combined, about 30 seconds.
- Add 2-3 additional cups of ice, blending until the slushie consistency is reached.
- Divide between two glasses and enjoy!
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