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You need just 3 ingredients to make this easy Pink Lemonade Vodka Slush. Share this refreshing Midwestern classic cocktail recipe at holiday gatherings, showers, and parties.
When I was growing up, this is the Vodka Slush my mom always made.
I wasn’t drinking it of course, but I remember it from neighborhood block parties, bridal showers, Christmas, and that one time we threw a surprise party for my Dad. It’s a breeze to make and so fun and fruity!
Just one piece of “special equipment” is required: a 1-gallon ice cream pail.
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Recipe ingredients
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Ingredient notes
- Frozen pink lemonade concentrate: If you prefer a yellow slush, feel free to use regular lemonade concentrate. The flavor is equally delicious either way.
- Citrus soda: Canfield’s 50/50 is my top choice, but Squirt, Sprite, or Fresca work too (If you like the taste of diet or zero sugar sodas, they work here).
Step-by-step instructions
- In an empty one-gallon ice cream pail, combine lemonade concentrate, vodka, and a 2-liter bottle of soda.
- Chill at least 8 hours, overnight, or up to a month in advance. Remove from freezer 1 to 2 hours before serving. As the slush melts, it will become easier to scrape and serve.
- To serve, add 1 cup slush to a glass (a ladle works well). Top with additional soda as desired.
Recipe tips and variations
- Yield: This recipe makes 12 cups slush. Each serving is 1-cup slush plus soda to top.
- Storage: Store in a freezer safe, airtight container in the freezer.
- Make ahead: Since it’s designed to be prepped in advance, this cocktail recipe is a busy host’s dream. Complete step 1 and 2, then freeze the slush recipe for up to 1 month.
- Alternate spirits: If you don’t have or don’t love vodka, try this same slush recipe with an equal amount of rum or tequila.
- Cocktail glass: I love using these elevated Old Fashioned glasses from Marquis by Waterford. They’re $60 on Amazon, but you can also check out some of my other favorite cocktail glasses.
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Pink Lemonade Vodka Slush
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate thawed (see note 1)
- 2 cups vodka
- 1 (2 liter) bottle citrus soda (see note 2)
Instructions
- In an empty one-gallon ice cream pail, combine lemonade concentrate, vodka, and 2 liter bottle of soda. Chill at least 8 hours, overnight, or up to a month in advance.
- Remove from freezer 1 – 2 hours before serving. As the slush melts, it will become easier to scrape and serve.
- To serve, add 1 cup slush to a glass (a ladle works well). Top with additional soda as desired.
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Notes
- Frozen pink lemonade concentrate: If you prefer a yellow slush, feel free to use regular lemonade concentrate. The flavor is equally delicious either way.
- Citrus soda: Canfield’s 50/50 is my top choice, but Squirt, Sprite, or Fresca work too (If you like the taste of diet or zero sugar sodas, they work here).
- Yield: This recipe makes 12 cups slush. Each serving is 1-cup slush plus soda to top.
- Storage: Store in a freezer safe, airtight container in the freezer.
- Make ahead: Since it’s designed to be prepped in advance, this cocktail recipe is a busy host’s dream. Complete step 1 and 2, then freeze the slush recipe for up to 1 month.
- Alternate spirits: If you don’t have or don’t love vodka, try this same slush recipe with an equal amount of rum or tequila.
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I decided to try this recipe for our Christmas Eve party but decided to taste it last night with my hubby and OMG….we already drank 3/4 of the pail…I have to make another batch tonight so we can hopefully make it to Christmas Eve. Let’s just say this was by far the best slush I have had in a long time. I’m a 3 ingredients kinda girl and this slush did NOT disappoint at all. Thank you for this recipe.