Rhubarb Slush

A sweet, tangy summer beverage that’s refreshing and delicious. This Rhubarb Slush is a staple that’s addicting and so refreshing.

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It’s one of my favorite ways to use fresh rhubarb and one of my favorite drink recipes! The perfect tang from rhubarb and lemonade and sweetness. Scoop up a glass full of this summer slush recipe today!

What Is A Rhubarb Slush?

It’s a super refreshing summer drink that combines tart fresh rhubarb with sweet pink lemonade, strawberry jello, and lemon-lime soda. Once combined, you freeze it and then serve it as a cold slushy drink.

Why You Should Make Easy Rhubarb Slush!

What I love about this drink is that you can make it with vodka for a fun summer cocktail or leave it out for a refreshing mocktail.

The jello in this recipe gives the slush a really great texture. It adds flavor but the gelatin also gives the slushy some body so it’s not watery. It’s like a cross between jello and a popsicle but served in a glass so you can scoop it up or slurp it up with a straw.

If you want a fun summer cocktail or mocktail for parties, this rhubarb slush is a great one! It’s such a fun drink and is so good on a hot summer day.

Ingredients Needed for Rhubarb Slush

• Rhubarb – you can use fresh or frozen rhubarb for this recipe.
• Water
• Granulated white sugar
• Lemon juice – I just used the bottle, but fresh works even better.
• Strawberry Jell-O mix – Gives it the perfect texture.
• Frozen pink lemonade concentrate – You don’t have to thaw this first.
• Vodka – this is optional!
• Sprite, 7-Up or other lemon-lime soda

How to Make Rhubarb Slush with Vodka

Make the rhubarb juice: Place the rhubarb in a large saucepan. Pour the water in the pan and bring it to a boil. Simmer the rhubarb until it’s softened. Strain the liquid into a large bowl.

Mix: Add the sugar, lemon juice, jello mix, lemonade concentrate, and vodka if using it. Stir to combine.

Freeze: Cover the bowl and freeze the mixture overnight.

Serve! Stir to break up the frozen slush and scoop it into glasses or cups. Top it with lemon lime soda to add some fizz.

What does it taste like?

This slush drink is tangy, sweet, and a little sour! Rhubarb is very sour when it’s raw, but cooking it first and using the juice dampens that sour flavor. The sugar balances it out even more and the lemonade adds a sweet tartness.

This combination makes this icy cold slushy so delicious and refreshing!

How long does rhubarb slush keep?

Frozen rhubarb slush will keep in the freezer for several months! For the best results, store it in an airtight container in the coldest part of the freezer.

Variations

A classic rhubarb slush is made with rhubarb, lemonade, strawberry jello, and lemon-lime soda but I have some ideas if you want to switch it up!

• You can make it with or without alcohol!
• If you make it with alcohol, try swapping the vodka for white rum.
• Instead of lemon-lime soda try ginger ale or ginger beer.
• Any fruity jello mix will work, too!

You are going to love this rhubarb slush – make it for all your summer parties, pool days, and BBQs and it will be a hit! It’s so refreshing – a perfect summer treat. Enjoy!

More Refreshing Summer Drinks

• Jell-O Shots are always a fun summer party treat!
• For a fun drink, try a Dirty Shirley! It’s a grown-up twist on a classic Shirley Temple.
• We love to sip on a Blackberry Mojito or Strawberry Mojito for a warm summer night!

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

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Rhubarb Slush

Easy Rhubarb slush is the perfect summer treat that can be made alcoholic or nonalcoholic!

Prep:10 mins

Cook:20 mins

Freezing Time:12 hrs

Total:12 hrs 30 mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 8 cups chopped rhubarb fresh or frozen
• ▢ 8 cups water
• ▢ 3 cups granulated white sugar
• ▢ ½ cup lemon juice
• ▢ 3 ounces strawberry Jell-O
• ▢ 12 ounces frozen pink lemonade concentrate
• ▢ 2 cups vodka optional
• ▢ 2 liter lemon lime soda

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Instructions

• In a large saucepan combine rhubarb and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until softened.
• Strain liquid into a large bowl or ice cream pail.
• Add sugar, lemon juice, strawberry Jell-O powder and pink lemonade concentrate to liquid mixture and vodka if desired. Stir until combined.
• Cover the bowl and freeze overnight.
• Remove from the freezer when ready to serve and stir to loosen.
• Scoop into cups and pour the desired amount of lemon lime soda over the top.

Tips

How Long Does Rhubarb Slush Keep?

Frozen rhubarb slush will keep in the freezer for several months! For the best results, store it in an airtight container in the coldest part of the freezer.

Variations

• You can make it with or without alcohol!
• If you make it with alcohol, try swapping the vodka for white rum.
• Instead of lemon-lime soda try ginger ale or ginger beer.
• Any fruity jello mix will work, too!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 341kcal (17%), Carbohydrates: 69g (23%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 1g (2%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 48mg (2%), Potassium: 202mg (6%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 65g (72%), Vitamin A: 63IU (1%), Vitamin C: 11mg (13%), Calcium: 61mg (6%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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