Refreshing Summer Rhubarb Slushy
Description
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.
Ingredients
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2 cups chopped rhubarb
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1/2 cup water, divided
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1 pinch salt
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3 medium limes, halved
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1/2 cup maple syrup, or more to taste
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5 cups ice cold water, or as needed
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ice as needed
Directions
1
Combine rhubarb, 1/4 cup water, and salt in a food processor or blender; blend until rhubarb is finely chopped.
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.
3
Pour maple syrup into the jug and mix well until all the maple syrup has dissolved.
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.
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.