Slushies

Here is a little recipe I've been using on these hot end of summer days. It's kind of an inauspicious little recipe, very simple really, and one I hadn't bothered to look at very much in the last few years. But, I think it is worth taking a look at it. Seems like we don't make these kinds of recipes, anymore. It is easier to buy our beverages. Well, since I recently bought a new blender, the beverage genre has become of interest to me, thus have I rediscovered this recipe. You are going to need a good strong blender, not one that is feint of heart! This recipe makes two good sized slushies, but if you had kids, you could divide those portions in half and still have four nice sized slushies. In fact, this is the kind of recipe to make on a hot day if you had a group of teenagers. Probably cheaper than going to the local convenience store. They can be made ahead and stored in the freezer. I recommend a few minutes in the freezer after making anyway. If it freezes solid, you might want to take the slushies out of the freezer to sit five minutes. I got this recipe from my friend, Becky Campbell, whom I worked with for about 13 years at the Old Spaghetti Factory. She was crazy about slushies. Once you try them, I am sure you will be, too! So without further adieu...


SLUSHIES

1 cup sugar
1 package Kool Aid (any flavor. Be creative and use your imagination!)
About 16 ice cubes
1 cup milk

Put ice cubes in the blender first. Grind a little bit before you add the rest of the ingredients. Add the rest of the ingredients and grind until well mixed and the ice is chopped very small. Freeze for a few minutes after you make so it will get a little thicker. Becky says she likes cherry or grape Kool Aid best, but as I said, there are many, many other flavors, so GO FOR IT!!!!

7/12/2022 EDIT: If you are concerned about dairy, or are lactose intolerant, I have found these work well with unsweetened almond milk.  If they are too sweet for your taste, dial back the sugar.