Blueberry Lime Slush

Name: Blueberry Lime Slush
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 20 servings (1 cup each).
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 4 cups water; 1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate; 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate; 2 cups blueberry juice or blueberry juice cocktail; 2 liters regular or diet lemon-lime soda, chilled; Fresh or frozen blueberries, optional

My husband's family makes a cranberry beverage for the holidays. I changed it up and serve it this way in winter and summer, when blueberries are in season. —Rebecca Bratsman, Tacoma, Washington

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
4 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate
2 cups blueberry juice or blueberry juice cocktail
2 liters regular or diet lemon-lime soda, chilled
Fresh or frozen blueberries, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cool 30 minutes.
Stir juice concentrates and blueberry juice into syrup; divide mixture (about 2 cups each) among five 1-1/2-pint freezer containers. Freeze, covered, overnight or until firm.
For each four-serving batch, place one portion frozen mixture into a blender; add 1-2/3 cups soda. Cover and process just until blended. Serve immediately. If desired, serve with blueberries.

Originally published as Blueberry Lime Slush in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2015