Cool Off With These Retro Slushie Recipes

These retro frozen classics scream 1980s 7-Eleven … but taste like heaven. The sugar rush of an ice-cold slushie is nothing short of perfection when the mercury hits the 100s — especially when it’s so easy to whip one up at home.

Gather some fresh fruits and herbs. Wash and chop your fruit and remove the skins, seeds, or anything that won’t blend well. Combine with herbs, zest, and any other ingredients, add a splash of fizzy water or soda and plenty of ice, and blend on high. You can add more ice as needed.

Serve immediately and cool down!

Sugary Watermelon-Mint

This shocking pink refresher is just the thing for an afternoon poolside. Since watermelon has a higher water content than most fruits, you can skimp on the ice. Add the craziest straw you can find.

Ingredients:
1½ cups watermelon, in chunks
3 sprigs fresh mint
½ cup ice, plus more to taste
1 cup club soda

Spicy Pineapple-Lime

For the ultimate retro touch, top off juicy pineapple and zingy lime with classic cream soda and a little umbrella. If you’re feeling daring, add a dash of cayenne pepper, too.

Ingredients:
1½ cups pineapple
1 lime, juice and zest
1 cup ice, plus more to taste
1 cup cream soda
Dash cayenne pepper, optional

Sour Blueberry-Blackberry

Spike this vibrant blue drink with lots of lemon juice and a few sprigs of fresh basil.

Ingredients:
1 cup blueberries
½ cup blackberries
1 lemon, juice
2 sprigs fresh basil
1 cup ice, plus more to taste
1 cup club soda

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