You deserve it! It’s time to relax with this delicious and refreshing Raspberry Acai Slush!
It’s not too often that I get to spend a night with my girlfriends. We usually sneak in a dinner here, a movie there, or combo up a walk with catching up on each other’s lives. Life is busy people. I’m sure I’m not alone in this.
A girls’ night in is really a dream for me and one I need to make a reality…like, soon. A night with no kiddos to referee, no husbands to take care of, no stress. Doesn’t that sound awesome???
I love easy, carefree entertaining and this slush is definitely that. You can totally mix it up ahead of time and freeze. If you make it with alcohol, it won’t freeze completely so you can take it out right as the party begins. Making it without? Just remember to take it out about 20 minutes before you expect your guests to arrive.
I made my slush with lemon-lime soda but ginger ale or club soda would be perfect as well. I think the presentation is really where it’s at with girls so I like to serve the slush with frozen raspberries and strawberries and little umbrellas if you have them.
I like to serve a combination of sweet treats and healthy eats at our get togethers. I think it’s important to have variety and especially important to have food that feels like an indulgence – but isn’t. Kind of like this slush. Made with Trop50 Raspberry Acai juice, it has half the sugar and calories and NO artificial sweeteners. Plus, it’s pretty much the most amazing drink I’ve tasted in a long time. #newlove
I think a good menu for a girls’ night in would look a little something like this…
On the healthier side –Â Veggie Crescent Bites, Mojito Fruit Salad, and Balsamic Watermelon Salad. And for a little indulgence – Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups, Cherry Fluff, and Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie Bars. All would go awesome with this Raspberry Acai Slush!
Raspberry Acai Slush
Ingredients
- 4 cups Trop50 Raspberry Acai juice
- 3 cups lemon-lime soda ginger ale, or club soda
- 1 cup rum optional
- fresh raspberries and blackberries
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a freezer-safe container and freeze at least 8 hours.
- Rinse berries and place on a parchment lined baking sheet so the berries are not touching.. Place in freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes to freeze.
- If using alcohol, the slush will not freeze solid and is perfect straight from the freezer. If not using alcohol, remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve with frozen raspberries and blackberries.
Nutrition
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Trop50 has the great taste and goodness you expect from Tropicana, but with 50% less sugar and calories and no artificial sweeteners.
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Crystal @ Sew Creative says
You inspire me! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe on Wonderfully Creative Wednesdays! I shared it as one of my favorite posts from last week in this week’s link party. You can see it here:
http://www.sewcreativeblog.com/craft-food-diy-link-party-week-16/
Best Wishes,
Crystal
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s wonderful! Thank you Crystal!
Gwen says
Hi Trish! I just wanted to let you know that I am totally in love with your Slush, and it’s one of this weeks Rockstars at Creativity Unleashed! Grab your crew and pop over to vote to be the MEGA Rockstar this week!
http://www.theboldabode.com/2014/04/rockstars-creativity-unleashed-week-15-4-amazing-diy-ideas.html
PS. A Girl’s night in sounds delicious!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Wow! Thank you so much Gwen!
Shayla Epps says
This looks absolutely yummy and refreshing! Definitely pinning this one! Thanks for the post.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Shayla!
Maria says
Yum! This is definitely something to try – but I’ll switch it up to more a Girl’s Day In when school lets out for the summer and myself and teacher friends can hang out. Delicious recipe.
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Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sounds perfect Maria! Enjoy!
Monique A says
What a fun and easy drink idea! Also, rum is my favorite. I’m going to pin this and most likely make it this weekend for a get together I have planned with friends!
Monique A says
Forgot to mention, visiting from SITS!
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
I need a girls night in soon too! This drink would be the perfect drink for that occasion. It definitely is all presentation when it comes to girls. I’m loving the berries and little umbrella. My hubby and his friends, on the other hand, could care less if it looks like this, or I served it in plastic solo cups. Haha! Pinned!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
I could totally go for a good girls night and a big glass of this slush Trish!!
Tanya Schroeder says
I love this!!! A girls night in! I need to do this and I need these recipes! Fabulous slush, I could get used to those!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
This slush has me dreaming of warm, sunny weather (instead of the snow that we’re experiencing right now!)! So perfect for a girl’s night!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
You just transported me to the beach. I don’t want to come back. This is perfect!! And I agree, it is so hard to get some quality girl’s night in. But I am sure this slush will definitely bring my girls over.
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
We really need about 4 more hours in the day to do everything, especially spend time with friends! With how much you do for your family, you deserve a girl’s night in Trish — and soon! Especially if it features these cute drinks. Yum!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
I really wish I were at a beach sippin this right now. It’s so pretty!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I wish I was there with you Melanie 🙂 Thank you!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This slush looks delicious! Love the fruity combination, definitely reminds me of summer!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It is SO good Gayle! Thank you!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Rum is not optional 🙂 I need extra! Pinned your other skinny cocktail yesterday and this one today and this puts me in the mood for vacation!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I would completely agree 🙂 Thank you so much Averie!
marcie says
It’s always nice to catch up with the girls, especially over cocktails that look as refreshing and delicious as this! This drink would go down way too easy. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes! Needs to happen more often too 🙂 Thank you Marcie!