Hi everyone! I’m Sara from Bitz & Giggles. Today I’m sharing a super fun and refreshing slush recipe, perfect for summer parties and BBQs!
Blue Raspberry Lemonade Jello Slush
Ever since I was a little girl I was attracted to blue drinks. The color just appeals to me and it screams refreshment.
I remember a few years ago when I was traveling with one of our executives for work – during one of our layovers at the airport we decided to pass some time by going to one of the bars for a drink. He ordered a margarita; so I did the same.
Mine was blue and slushy – his was “normal” and on the rocks. He said, “What in the world did you order?” I just smiled. He just shook his head. I looked at him and said, “Depending on how long we’re going to be here, I just may have another.”
The Blue Raspberry Lemonade Jello Slush I’m sharing today isn’t alcoholic in nature. I created it with my kids in mind and, well, I suppose to appeal to my inner child as well.
The blue color makes me happy and reminds me of summer. The Jello is what gets the kids excited. It’s a win-win and actually a pretty versatile recipe.
You can add some of the slush to a glass with some lemon-lime soda or lemonade, and drink it.
OR. . .you could grab a knife. . .
Hollow out the inside of a lemon. . .
And fill THAT with the slush. If you want to drink the slush out of the lemon, add a little lemon-lime soda.
If you want to spoon it out of the lemon like Italian Ice, do nothing! Garnish with a raspberry or two, grab a spoon and you’re golden!
I will admit, the slush and lemon-lime soda combo is my favorite.
Now, if you’ve just had a really long week, go ahead and turn this mocktail into a cocktail by adding a little vodka. Suddenly, it’s transformed into a slushy Electric Blue Vodka Lemonade.
Refreshing? You be the judge. I’ll just be waiting over here. . .to be awarded my “blue” ribbon after you finish your drink. You’re going to LOVE this and so will your kids (the mocktail version, of course)! Cheers!
Blue Raspberry Lemonade Jello Slush
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda
- Juice from 1/2 of a fresh lemon
- 1 box Berry Blue Jello 3.4 oz. size
- Fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish optional
- Additional lemon-lime soda or lemonade to add to drink when serving.
Instructions
- In an 8×11 or similar sized baking dish combine the boiling water and Jello until the Jello is dissolved.
- Stir in soda and lemon juice and freeze for 4 hours or more until frozen solid.
- Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Fill your glass with half of the slush mixture and the other half with soda.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh raspberries.
Nutrition
Looking for more summer recipes to enjoy? Here are a few of my favorites!
The Easiest Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca Popsicles
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Comments & Reviews
Sarah @ Pretty Simple Ideas says
hi! LOVE this jello slushie receipe and can’t wait to make it. Particularly beautiful in that lemon! I found your link on the Craftyblogstalker’s linky party and wanted you to know I love your site!
Kristina & Millie says
ohh the son loves blue raspberry and this sure matches that color! This sounds so fun and guessing you could do with about any flavor? I am going to have to try this for sure and then we don’t have to go stand in line with all the bees at the slushy place! Thank you again for always sharing such awesome recipes!! Millie 🙂
Bethany says
Yuuuuuuum!
Carrie This Home says
This looks like the perfect drink to have in hand on a hot day! I like this so much I’ll be including this a Summer Drinks roundup on my blog later this week! Thanks so much for sharing this at Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop!
Ali says
Woot! You have been featured this week at Recipe Sharing Monday! The new link party is up and I’d love to see you back. Have a great week. 🙂
Robyn @ simply fresh dinners says
Wow, this looks fantastic, Sara, and your photography is simply stunning! This will be a big hit this summer at parties. Thanks for a great recipe 🙂
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says
Thanks so much for the kind words, Robyn. I hope you try the recipe soon!
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says
You can definitely do this with any flavor of Jello, Millie!
Joybee says
Thanks for sharing with Great Idea Thursdays. I’m featuring this in a Great Ideas Roundup.
S says
How many serves does this make?
Adrianne says
Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this *
Jan says
How many servings is this recipe thanks
Emily says
So yum perfect for my 4 kids ?
lorisheward says
I make blue deviled eggs! I told my Granddaughters that a luck bluebird laid it ! and if they eat it they will be lucky too!
Robin says
Can you make an adult version of this with alcohol?