Rhubarb Slush

Name: Rhubarb Slush
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 10 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 cup apple juice; 3/4 cup thawed pink lemonade concentrate; 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda

This thirst-quenching slush is a fun way to use rhubarb. I love to serve it for special get-togethers like a ladies' brunch or holiday meal. The rosy color and tangy flavor of this favorite spring crop come through in every sip. -Theresa Pearson, Ogilvie, Minnesota

Ingredients

3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup apple juice
3/4 cup thawed pink lemonade concentrate
1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda

Directions

In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, water and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Cool for about 30 minutes.
In a food processor or blender, puree mixture, half at a time. Stir in apple juice and lemonade concentrate. Pour into a freezer container; cover and freeze until firm. Let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes before serving.
For individual servings, scoop 1/3 cup into a glass and fill with soda. To serve a group, place all of mixture in a large pitcher or punch bowl; add soda and stir. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 159 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Rhubarb Slush in Taste of Home April/May 1995

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randcbruns

Jun 7, 2015

This is a great recipe. It is the prefect combo of sweet and tangy. I also tried this recipe using green apples to replace the rhubarb for my family who doesn't care for rhubarb, it is great BOTH ways! I will be doubling the recipe in the future, it disappears quickly! :)
NancyStillman

Jun 10, 2014

I have made this punch since it first came out in the 1995 May /June edition of Taste of Home. I try to freeze a few batches of the cooked portion of the recipe to have on hand for a taste of spring at a winter party or shower. Always a great hit and a nice suprise when people discover it has rhubarb in it.
joyous0joy

Jun 15, 2013

Wonderful recipe! Only bad part was that it didn't make enough!
voodoowitch

Jun 25, 2012

This sweet/tart drink is very good. Everyone seems to really like it.
mythyagain

Jun 21, 2010

I make this every summer! It's been a hit with friends even those who are initially appalled by rhubarb in a drink.