Looking for refreshing drinks on a hot summer day? Look no further than these Gatorade Slushies! Use your favorite flavors of Gatorade for this amazing frozen drink.
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This homemade slushie recipe is to combat that hot weather! Making your own slushies is as simple as 1, 2, blend: just toss some ice cubes, your favorite flavor of Gatorade, and a splash of granulated sugar into a blender.
The sugar is the secret ingredient that keeps the ice super smooth, giving that slushie consistency. Cheers to delicious recipes!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This recipe is as easy as it gets. It's made with simple steps with ingredients you can find at any convenience store. These homemade slushies are perfect for a hot day, summer parties, or even after intense workouts.
This slushy drink is the ultimate thirst-quencher, easy to make, bursting with flavors.
Ingredients You Need
- Ice: Chunks of ice is what gives that frosty texture.
- Gatorade: Use your favorite flavor.
- Granulated sugar: Helps prevent the ice from clumping together, giving the slushie that desired slushie texture.
Step By Step Photos
Place all the ingredients into a blender.
Blend for about 2 minutes.
How To Make Gatorade Slushies
Step 1. Blend: Place all the ingredients into a blender. Blend for about 2 minutes or until there are no ice chunks left.
Step 2. Pour and serve: Pour the slushie into glasses and enjoy immediately.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Tips
- For an even icier experience, pop your Gatorade and blender pitcher into the fridge or freezer for a little while before making the slushies.
- Not all Gatorade flavors are created equal when it comes to sweetness. Feel free to change the amount of sugar based on your preference.
- For a thicker slushie, add more ice. If you prefer a more Gatorade-forward flavor, adjust the ice-to-Gatorade ratio accordingly.
- Experiment with different flavors for unique combinations. Grab a variety pack and give blue Gatorade, green Gatorade or fruit punch a try!
Frequently Asked Questions About Gatorade Slushies
If you don't have a blender, you can try using a food processor or a powerful handheld immersion blender.
Certainly! If you prefer a less intense flavor, you can dilute the Gatorade with some water before blending. Adjust the water amount to suit your taste.
Yes, freeze the mixture in ice cube trays. Re-blend or use the cubes for a quick slushie later. Use them within a week.
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Gatorade Slushies
Ingredients
- 4 cups ice
- 1 cup Gatorade
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the blender and blender for 2 minutes or until no chunks of ice remain.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Notes
- For an even icier experience, pop your Gatorade and blender pitcher into the fridge or freezer for a little while before making the slushies.
- Not all Gatorade flavors are created equal when it comes to sweetness. Feel free to change the amount of sugar based on your preference.
- For a thicker slushie, add more ice. If you prefer a more Gatorade-forward flavor, adjust the ice-to-Gatorade ratio accordingly.
- Experiment with different flavors for unique combinations. Grab a variety pack and give blue Gatorade, green Gatorade or fruit punch a try!
- Storing: Freeze the mixture in ice cube trays. Re-blend or use the cubes for a quick slushie later. Use them within a week.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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