Description
A refreshing, tangy-sweet frozen drink made with rhubarb, perfect for hot summer days or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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- 8 cups chopped rhubarb
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 2 cups 7UP or lemon-lime soda (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chopped rhubarb and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until rhubarb is soft.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove solids, keeping the juice.
- Stir in sugar, strawberry gelatin, lemon juice, and pineapple juice into the hot rhubarb liquid. Mix until everything is dissolved and combined.
- Let the mixture cool, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for several hours or overnight until slushy.
- To serve, scoop the slush into a glass and top with lemon-lime soda.
Notes
- You can adjust sugar based on your desired sweetness.
- Try orange gelatin instead of strawberry for a citrus twist.
- Store slush in a sealed container in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg