Firecracker Slushies

SERVES: 3

PREP: 5 Min

These slushies are bursting with fun! Our Firecracker Slushies feature a fruity punch flavor and a special candy that pops in your mouth. They're the perfect drink for celebrating the 4th of July or any other summertime bash. When it comes to easy drink recipes, it doesn't get any better than these fun-in-the-sun slushies.

What You'll Need

4 cups ice cubes
1 (0.55-ounce) packet strawberry or fruit punch flavored drink mix
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups club soda
1 packet Pop Rocks candy, divided

What to Do

In a blender, combine ice cubes, drink mix, sugar, and club soda. Blend 20 seconds, or until slushy. Add half the packet of Pop Rocks to blender and blend 10 seconds.
Pour into glasses and sprinkle with remaining half packet Pop Rocks. Serve immediately.

Just a Suggestion!

When we were making these Firecracker Slushies in the Test Kitchen, we used Hawaiian Punch drink mix!
For more easy drink recipes, check out our Blueberry Lemonade, our Sparkling Garden Punch, and our Strawberry Margaritas!
Plus, for something cool and sweet, try our Strawberry Italian Ice, or our Chocoholics' Smoothie.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 129
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0.0g 0 %
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0 %
Trans Fat 0.0 0 %
Protein 0.0g 0 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0 %
Sodium 43mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0 %
Sugars 33g 0 %

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msdeb21

Jul 04, 2017

This is a super fun idea for the 4th of July or any hot summer day. I know how much my family likes to buy slushies at our local gas station. They will be surprised when I make these at home. I can still easily find Pop Rocks, I hope. They used to be one of those novelty candies, back in my day!