Refreshing Summer Rhubarb Slushy

This naturally sweetened summer rhubarb slushy is so refreshing that it will become your go-to drink every summer. Good for kids as-is or add a shot of alcohol for adults.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 44 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups chopped rhubarb
• ice as needed
• 3 medium limes, halved
• 5 cups ice cold water, or as needed
• 0.5 cup water, divided
• 0.5 cup maple syrup, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine rhubarb, 1/4 cup water, and salt in a food processor or blender; blend until rhubarb is finely chopped.

Step 2

Place a cheesecloth onto a jug and pour the blended rhubarb onto it. Tie the cheesecloth and squeeze all the juice out of the rhubarb. Discard the pulp.

Step 3

Pour maple syrup into the jug and mix well until all the maple syrup has dissolved.

Step 4

Squeeze limes into the jug and mix well. Add ice cold water and mix everything together with a large wooden spoon. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary. Refrigerate rhubarb limeade in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 5

To make slushies: For each serving, place 3/4 cup of rhubarb limeade into the blender with about 1 cup ice; blend until desired consistency.