Frozen Party Slush Recipe (Make Ahead and Freeze)

This Frozen Slush recipe is the perfect party drink for your next big get together or family movie night! It only takes a couple of minutes to whip up, freeze, and you’ve got a delicious fruity slush everyone is going to love!

What Makes This Slush Recipe So Fantastic

• Taste. This slush is so good that you’d swear it was bought from your favorite drive through (or drive-in) restaurant! It’s perfectly sweet with hints of pineapple, cherry, strawberry, orange and lime. You’re definitely going to want more than just one cup!
• Easy. This recipe tastes incredible yet takes almost no effort to make! Not only is it easy to make, but it uses super basic ingredients you can easily find in most any grocery store, so it’s easy to shop for as well. And less effort spent on making drinks for the party means more time spent with friends and family!
• Make Ahead. Looking for a way to make your next party less stressful? You can prepare this frozen drink recipe the night before so you’ll have one less thing to do on the day of the actual party. Just break up the frozen mixture, add some cherry 7-Up soda and voila! You’ve got an amazingly refreshing beverage that’s sure to be a hit!

What Goes Into Frozen Slush?

This recipe is as simple as it is delicious! This recipe calls for simple, basic ingredients that you’ll have no problem finding at your local supermarket. And since no seasonal ingredients are used, you can enjoy this homemade slush anytime of the year!

You’ll only need:

• A can of pineapples
• Some frozen whole and orange juice concentrate
• A jar of maraschino cherries
• A lime
• A 2 liter bottle of cherry 7-Up

How Do You Make This Slush Recipe?

Trust me, you’re not going to believe how simple this recipe is! You can have the mix made up within just a few minutes and then let the freezer do the rest of the work.

1. Add the pineapple with juice, maraschino cherries with juice, frozen strawberries, orange juice concentrate and lime juice to a high-powered blender.
2. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
3. Transfer the mixture to a freezer safe container with a lid or gallon sized freezer bag (remember, not all freezer bags are created equal – read more on that HERE.)
4. Freeze for 6 to 8 hours or until frozen completely solid. 

How Do You Make Slush?

After you’ve frozen the drink mixture, you’re ready to simply thaw and serve the frozen beverage to your friends, family, or just yourself as a quick and refreshing treat!

• Remove your frozen bag or container of slush from the freezer and set out to partially thaw about 60-90 minutes before you plan to drink it.
• Using your hands, break up the slush in the bag a bit before opening it or use a knife to chop up the slush in the container. Transfer the slush to your punch bowl and chop up any large chunks.
• Add your cherry 7-up soda to the bowl and stir until slushy. Serve using a ladle into serving cups.

Homemade Slush FAQs

How Many Drinks Do I Need For A Party?

How much of this recipe you make all really depends on how many guests you plan on having. This recipe makes about 20 servings, and considering that your guests might want seconds (if not thirds) of this frozen refreshment, you might want to make more than one batch!

How Long Do Homemade Slushies Last in the Freezer?

They will easily hold for 3 months in the freezer. When we want to enjoy them later in the year, and all the fresh berries are out of season and expensive, all we have to do is take the bag out of the freezer, thaw and add soda. Taa daa! Delicious frozen slushies.

How Do I Serve This Frozen Drink Recipe?

These slushies are great for a hot day treat or at a big party or gathering! If you’d like your next party to be a huge hit, serve your fruit slush in a giant punchbowl. Top the fruit slush with fresh cut fruit – my favorites are limes, cherries, or berries. 

If you are serving them individually I love to find a pretty glass like these ones to showcase the slushies!

When Is The Best Time Of Year For Slush?

Now you might be thinking that a frozen slush might be something you only make during the summer time, but this recipe is still a hit no matter what time of year it is!

It’s a yummy addition to a refreshment table at a dinner party, a birthday party, or even a Christmas party! So feel free to whip some up whenever you get the craving. We use it to make movie nights seem special with the kids all the time!

Tips And Tricks For Making Homemade Slush

• Freezing. If using a container with a lid, place a piece of plastic wrap gently on top of the mixture, softly pressing to remove air. Place the lid on and freeze. If using a gallon bag, partially seal the bag, remove the air, finish sealing the bag and freeze.
• Making a Large Batch. An empty ice cream container works perfect for freezing the slush mixture for a large group.
• Garnish. You can add additional limes or maraschino cherries as garnish in the punch bowl or each cup.
• Make A Slush Float. Another fun option is to add 1 cup of frozen slush mixture to 6 individual large cups. Pour soda into each glass to make a fun slushy float-style drink!

Want More Make Ahead Party Food?

• Tex Mex Dip Recipe – Entertaining a large crowd? This is the most beautiful and delicious dip recipe EVER!
• Make Ahead Freezer Appetizers – Save time and prep early, these 27 make ahead freezer appetizers are the BEST solution!
• Best Chicken Wing Recipe – They are crispy, delicious and baked not fried! Calling all wing lovers…you won’t be disappointed!
• Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip – It’s so easy to throw together and it freezes great so you can be ready for your next party in no time!
• Make Ahead Freezer Desserts – Enjoy dessert anytime with a delicious easy-to-prepare freezer dessert!
• Easy Pepperoni Pizza Dip Appetizer – This pepperoni pizza dip is an easy appetizer and always a big hit with the kids!

No matter what event or get together you decide to make this frozen slush recipe for, you and your guests are sure to love it! I would love to see your slush recipes so tag me on Instagram with @happymoneysaver or #happymoneysaver!

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