Rum Slush Drink Recipe
Cool down with a refreshing rum slush drink, perfect for summer vibes or party nights. Blending rum with fruit juices, ice, and sometimes soda or sweeteners, this frozen treat is easy to make and super customizable. It’s a sweet, icy cocktail that brings tropical flavor and fun to every sip.
Equipment
- Large pitcher or mixing bowl
- Blender (or any mixing appliance)
- Stirring spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring spoons
- Can opener (for frozen lemonade concentrate)
- Glasses for serving
- Ice cube tray (if needed)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups light rum pint rum
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 7 cups cold water
- 1 dash grenadine or cherry juice – for color
- 1 can 12 oz frozen lemonade concentrate
- Sprite or any lemon-lime soda to top up
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or bowl, combine the light rum, orange juice, sugar, cold water, and frozen lemonade concentrate. Stir to mix everything thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the ice cubes to a blender (you may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender). Blend until the ice turns into a slush-like consistency. If you don’t have a blender, you can use a mixing bowl and stir vigorously, or use an ice crusher.
- Add a dash of grenadine or cherry juice to the mixture. This gives the drink a fun splash of color and a touch of sweetness.
- Once the slush base is ready, gently stir in Sprite or any lemon-lime soda to your desired level of fizziness. This also adds a nice balance of flavor.
- Pour the rum slush into glasses filled with ice if desired. Garnish with a cherry, lemon slice, or lime wedge if you’d like to add an extra touch. Sip and enjoy your refreshing Rum Slush!