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Frozen Ocean Wave Slush

Frozen Ocean Wave Slush

Frozen Ocean Wave Slush is a cold, layered fruit slush that uses blue and purple tones to create a frozen ocean-wave effect. Fruity, icy, and refreshing, it makes a fun family-friendly drink for beach parties, pool days, and ocean-themed summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course: Drinks, Kid-Friendly
Cuisine: American, Family-Friendly, Non-Alcoholic
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Blue Ocean Layer
  • ½ cup ice
  • ¼ cup chilled lemonade
  • ¼ cup blue raspberry sports drink
  • Purple Wave Layer
  • ½ cup ice
  • ¼ cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup chilled grape juice
  • Optional Garnish
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Lemon slice

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Serving glass
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Add the ice, lemonade, and blue raspberry sports drink for the blue layer to a blender.
  2. Blend until thick and slushy. Add a small splash of lemonade if needed to help it blend.
  3. Transfer the blue slush to a small bowl and place it in the freezer while preparing the second layer.
  4. Rinse the blender.
  5. Add the ice, blueberries, and grape juice for the purple layer.
  6. Blend until thick and slushy.
  7. Spoon alternating portions of blue and purple slush into a clear serving glass.
  8. Gently drag a spoon once or twice through the layers to create a soft ocean-wave effect without completely mixing the colors.
  9. Garnish with fresh blueberries or a lemon slice, if desired.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use plenty of ice to keep both layers thick enough to remain distinct.
  • Avoid overmixing the layers after assembling the drink or the colors will blend together.
  • Chilling all liquid ingredients before blending helps the slush stay frozen longer.
  • Add liquid only a little at a time if the blender needs help moving. Too much liquid can make the layers runny.
  • For a deeper purple layer, use dark grape juice and ripe blueberries.
  • Prepare this drink immediately before serving for the best frozen texture and wave effect.

Nutrition (Approximate)

Calories: 115
Carbohydrates: 29g
Sugar: 24g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 0g
Sodium: 45mg
Potassium: 120mg
Fiber: 1g