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slush puppy type drinks

LilacPixie
LilacPixie Posts: 8,052 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
I know this is not really the weather to be asking this question but I have a esperate craving for a crushed ice/slush puppy type drink.

Anyone have any idea how I would go about making one?? My freezer dispenses crushed ice so I tried adding apple juice to it but it wasn't that great. Anyone have any idea?
MF aim 10th December 2020 :j:eek:
MFW 2012 no86 OP 0/2000 :D
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  • stiltwalker
    stiltwalker Posts: 1,319 Forumite
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    Gosh so long since I had one of those - used to sneak these as a kid as they were one of the things along with chewing gum that parents wouldn't let us have! Seem to remember they were more syrupy and sweet than just pure juice so maybe try cordial made much stronger than usual?
  • LolaLemon
    LolaLemon Posts: 958 Forumite
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    try grenadine syrup, you will find it in the drinks isle in supermarkets, i buy the red one and put in with fizzy lemonade to make my son a 'cocktail'.
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  • LilacPixie
    LilacPixie Posts: 8,052 Forumite
    ooo I have some of that in the cupboard at home from making S on the beach or something :)
    MF aim 10th December 2020 :j:eek:
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  • Fruball
    Fruball Posts: 5,800 Forumite
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    Oooooooooh I LOVE slush puppies - the blue strawberry one is amazing.

    Had a Kiwi one abroad and that was divine too

    I would put your crushed ice in the blender to make it sloppier, then add cordial - but you can't buy blue slush raspberry cordial!!!
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  • Angel_Jenny
    Angel_Jenny Posts: 3,026 Forumite
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    Frugal wrote: »
    but you can't buy blue slush raspberry cordial!!!

    You can't! It is a shame as I love the flavour. I would have a permanently blue mouth though.

    Then my favourite cordial ever got discontinued - terrible! :)
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  • Bongedone
    Bongedone Posts: 2,457 Forumite
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    I just got back from Mexico a few weeks ago and they did strawberry daiquiris like slush puppies.

    Try making a strawberry syrup by boiling strawberries in sugar syrup and push through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Cool then add some to your crushed ice blended. You can even add some Bacardi or any white rum for a special treat.

    I use the the syrup thickened with cornflour as a topping for homemade cheesecake. You could adapt the syrup with any soft fruit.
  • flea72
    flea72 Posts: 5,392 Forumite
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    the syrups that you put in soda streams, work well for home-made slush puppies

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  • CRANKY40
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    http://www.slushuk.co/juices.html

    I didn't even know you could buy this stuff.
  • Fruball
    Fruball Posts: 5,800 Forumite
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    CRANKY40 wrote: »
    http://www.slushuk.co/juices.html

    I didn't even know you could buy this stuff.


    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

    I'm gonna have a blue mouth forever now too :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

    I am such a dimwit - if people sell blue slushies then its obvious you could source the cordial!!! It didn't occur to me! LOL

    Well done Cranky :D
    Putting these winter preps here so I don't forget! 

    Curtain pole installed in the living room
    Paint curtain pole
    Window quilts for landing window & french door
    Add shrink film to the kitchen door & insulate
    Insulate front door
    Bubble wrap windows & french door
    Wash front door curtain
    Blind for the bathroom
    Find wrist warmers & the wool socks!
    Wash heated throws
    Wash duvet & wool blankets
    Buy vest tops to go under clothes and PJs
    Buy nets for bathroom and kitchen
    Buy or make blind for kitchen
  • CRANKY40
    CRANKY40 Posts: 5,931 Forumite
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    The downside is that I want some too now :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
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