Slushy Punch
Cool off in style with this vibrant and refreshing Slushy Punch, a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for parties, summer barbecues, or holiday festivities. Bursting with tropical flavors from pineapple and orange juice, this punch gets its irresistible sweetness from a homemade simple syrup and a fizzy finish from lemon-lime soda. The frozen strawberries add a fruity pop of flavor and a stunning visual appeal, while optional fresh mint elevates the presentation with a hint of sophistication. With its delightfully slushy texture created by freezing and fluffing the mixture, this recipe is as fun to make as it is to drink. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time (plus freezing), this easy make-ahead punch serves up to 15, ensuring everyone gets a taste of its icy, fruity goodness. Perfect for those seeking a chilled, zesty beverage to brighten any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Pineapple juice
- 4 cups Orange juice
- 2 liters Lemon-lime soda
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 6 cups Water
- 2 cups Frozen strawberries
- 0.5 cups Fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. This should take about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl or pitcher, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, and the cooled simple syrup. Stir well to mix.
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until the mixture is semi-frozen and slushy in texture. Stir every 2 hours during freezing to ensure an even slushy consistency.
About 10 minutes before serving, remove the slushy mixture from the freezer to soften slightly.
Use a fork to scrape and fluff the slushy mixture, breaking up any large frozen chunks.
Transfer the slushy mixture to a punch bowl. Slowly pour in the lemon-lime soda, stirring gently to combine.
Add the frozen strawberries for a fruity garnish, and optionally top with a few sprigs of fresh mint for an extra burst of color and flavor.
Serve immediately in glasses or cups, and enjoy your icy, refreshing slushy punch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 261 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 792.6 g | 288% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 748.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 447 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 3515 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
