Most people when asked what their favorite holiday is say "Christmas" or "Thanksgiving" because it's the time of year that family comes together. I love spending time with my family too but in November and December it is just so dang cold!! My favorite holiday, and it has been ever since I can remember, is the Fourth of July! It has everything I could ever want in a holiday... It's warm, well hot actually, but that's ok! Family and friends come together. I get to fire up the grill! Light off fireworks! Plus the sun is out longer so we get to celebrate even longer. I know, I know every day has the same 24 hours in it but it just seems like in the summer there is so much more you can do outside! Fourth of July, and the 24th here in Utah, have always been my favorite holidays, and probably always will be!
I created these cool summer treats with warm summer days in mind. You can use any flavors you like and you can read more about how I came upon this recipe here. But for now... On to the fireworks!!
Ingredients:
1 envelope of Cherry Kool-Aid powder mix
1 envelope of Mixed Berry Kool-Aid powder mix
1 lemon (or about a tablespoon of lemon juice)
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 cups club soda
6 cups ice (about 3 trays or 45 ice cubes)
Directions:
Crush one tray, about 15 cubes of ice. Set aside.
In blender add Cherry Kool-Aid mix, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup club soda. Puree for about 30 seconds until all sugar is dissolved.
Add crushed ice and puree for 10-15 more seconds. *** Don't over mix or you're slush will become more liquid.
Add 1 cup club soda and puree again for 10-15 more seconds.
Pour into six glasses and put in freezer for about 1 hour or until mostly frozen.
Crush one tray, about 15 cubes of ice. Set aside.
In blender mix juice from one lemon, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup club soda. Puree for about 30 seconds or until all sugar is dissolved.
Add crushed ice and puree for 10-15 more seconds. *** Don't over mix or you're slush will become more liquid.
Add 1 cup club soda and puree again for 10-15 more seconds.
Pour on top of Cherry slush and re-freeze ***The lemon part will be more runny so you will want to freeze for closer to 2 hours.
Crush one tray, about 15 cubes of ice. Set aside.
In blender add Mixed Berry Kool-Aid mix, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup club soda. Puree for about 30 seconds until all sugar is dissolved.
Add crushed ice and puree for 10-15 more seconds. *** Don't over mix or you're slush will become more liquid.
Add 1 cup club soda and puree again for 10-15 more seconds.
Pour on top of lemon slush.
Freeze for 1 more hour.
Serve with a straw and/or star shaped fruit.
Note: You will want to let them thaw for 5 minutes or so before trying to insert straws.
This recipe makes six 2.5 cup servings. You can make more smaller servings or half the recipe if you are only making these treats for a few close family and friends.
I hope you all have a Happy & Safe 4th of July!
