The Unexpected Pickle Punch Slushy 🍹
​Sweet, sour, salty & icy – this slushy is unlike anything you’ve tried before!
​Yields: Approximately 2-3 servings (depending on ice melt)
Prep time: 5 minutes
​Ingredients:
​1 cup dill pickle juice (from a jar of your favorite dill pickles)
​1 (0.13 oz or ~3.6g) packet unsweetened fruit punch flavored drink mix (like Kool-Aid)
​½ cup granulated sugar (or more, to taste, depending on your preferred sweetness)
​3-4 cups ice cubes (adjust for desired thickness)
​Optional Garnish: Pickle spear, lemon slice, or a dash of TajĂn on the rim
​Instructions:
​Add Sweetness & Punch: Add the entire packet of unsweetened fruit punch drink mix and the granulated sugar to the blender.
​Blend until Smooth: Add 3 cups of ice cubes to the blender. Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and has a slushy consistency. If it’s too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water. If it’s too thin, add more ice and blend again.
​Taste and Adjust: Taste the slushy and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more sugar (blend again briefly to dissolve).
​Serve Immediately: Pour the slushy into chilled glasses. Garnish with an optional pickle spear or lemon slice for a playful touch.
​Enjoy! Sip on this surprising and refreshing concoction!
​Chef’s Notes:
​Ice Quantity: The 32 cups of ice in your highlight was likely a typo! 3-4 cups of ice is a more realistic amount for 1 cup of liquid to create a good slushy consistency for a few servings.
​Pickle Juice Flavor: The type of pickle juice you use will significantly impact the flavor. A more garlicky or spicy pickle juice will give a different character than a standard dill.
​Sweetness: Unsweetened drink mixes require sugar. Adjust to your personal preference, as pickle juice can be quite tart.
​Serving Suggestion: This could be a fun, quirky drink for a summer BBQ or a unique treat for pickle lovers!
