Frozen Rhubarb Slush

3.84 from 6 votes

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Frozen Rhubarb Slush is the refreshing gift of late spring and early summer. Summer is finally upon us and it surely took its sweet time showing up.   I am not complaining.  This is what we mid-westerners wait for, our beloved few days summer.
 
Two fizzy drinks
This frozen rhubarb slush is a gift from spring!

What is this?

We have to put up with what seems like 8 months of winter yet even with the hassle of all that snow and bad weather, it is well worth the wait for the beautiful summer days that we are in the midst of.  During these glorious daylight hours, I like to sit back with a nice cold refreshing beverage.  My cocktail of choice for this day was rhubarb slush.

A measuring cup of cut rhubarb
Fresh rhubarb from the vine is always best for this frozen rhubarb slush drink.

I was first introduced to Gloria’s rhubarb slush nearly 20 years ago.  Gloria is a tried and true farm girl.  She is great at whatever she does.  Her gardens are plentiful.  Her food is always delicious and she bakes like a dream.

However, when this drink was first offered to me, I wasn’t really sure what to think.  At that point in my life, I didn’t even know what rhubarb was.  But what I was certain of is that if this was something Gloria put together, then I knew that it was going to be good.

Scooping up frozen slush
Use an ice cream scoop to scrape up this yummy frozen rhubarb slush.

This rhubarb slush recipe screams summer in a glass

For me, it was love after the first sip.  The drink itself is sweet, tart, and refreshing.  The nice thing about it is that it screams summer in a glass.  It can be served with or without alcohol.  Our kids flip when they know that we are making up a batch of the slush.

2 frosty glasses of rhubarb slush
Vodka is a great additive, for an adult version of this slush recipe.
 
 This frozen rhubarb slush is very quick and easy to put together.  The longest part of the process is waiting for the slush to freeze solid.  As you might guess, this just happens to be the most annoying part of the process as well.  Talk about wistful anticipation…
 
A close up of a glass of rhubarb slush garnished with fruit
Garnish this rhubarb slush with fresh strawberries, and of course of stalk of rhubarb!

We just served this frozen refreshment over the Independence Day holiday, at our small cottage on a small lake in the middle of Nowhere, Wisconsin.    Our guests had a somewhat  baffled look on their faces when I told them what we were serving as a beverage but let me tell you, they too were hooked with just one sip.   This is the stuff that gives cause to make double batches; next time I’ll know better.

Top view of foamy rhubarb slush, garnished with strawberry and rhubarb in glasses
Double slush!

Do your palate a favor, the next time you see some rhubarb in the store or at a farmer’s market, pick some up and give this recipe rhubarb slush a whirl.   You can thank  Gloria for this delicious drink.  -Scott

2 adorable boys close up, both drinking garnished glassed of slush
All six of our kids ask for this rhubarb slush drink every spring.

Looking for another great rhubarb recipe? Try our Rhubarb Cake!

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Frozen Rhubarb Slush

3.84 from 6 votes
Rhubarb Slush is a refreshing gift of the spring season.
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 6 cups rhubarb, diced
  • 1 quart water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 6 oz lemonade concentrate
  • 6 oz orange juice concentrate
  • 3 cupa cold water

Instructions 

  • In a stock pot add diced rhubarb to 1 quart of water. Cover and cook over medium heat until rhubarb is softened.
  • Mash the rhubarb with a potato masher and then strain the rhubarb juice and reserve. It is okay to get some of the pulp into the liquid.
  • Add the sugar to the juice while it is hot and stir to dissolve the sugar.
  • Add the lemonade and orange juice concentrate along with the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the sweetened rhubarb juice. Stir to combine.
  • Pour into a container, cover and place into freezer to freeze.
  • When ready, serve the frozen rhubarb mixture loosely parked in a glass with white soda. An ice cream scoop works great for this.
  • For an alcoholic version, add a little vodka to your glass and follow the instructions listed above.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal, Carbohydrates: 72g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 422mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 68g, Vitamin A: 175IU, Vitamin C: 39.4mg, Calcium: 91mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
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Close up of strawberry and rhubarb stalk garnished glasses of rhubarb slush


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Dan & Scott split their time between Wisconsin and Southwest Florida and are dads to six boys. Good food runs through their veins, and they love showing others how to cook easy recipes.

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52 Comments

  1. What a creative (and delicious) use of rhubarb! I love the photos of the kids enjoying this summery and refreshing drink!

    1. Thanks so much! Both big kids, little kids, and everyone in between enjoyed these!

  2. I’ve had rhubarb pie before, I think this would be such a fun summer drink! Looks delish!

  3. Rhubarb Slush sounds so refreshing and delicious ! Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to try it out!!

  4. Hi Dan, I’m not much of a “pie” person, so I’ve never been interested in rhubarb, but this slushy sounds incredible. You’ve got me hooked and I haven’t ever tried it yet! 🙂 Thanks!

    1. KC, I wish I wasn’t a pie person; but yes, this is a good way to check out what you are able to do with rhubarb! Thanks so much for stopping by.

  5. This sounds terrific. My mom always made rhubarb pie in season, but I’ve never delved into using rhubarb – until now – I will definitely try making a rhubarb slush as I can see how delighted the boys are with their refreshing drink. Thanks so much for sharing. Pinned/shared.

    1. Thanks so much for the comments, Joanne; I’m new to rhubarb myself; I think it could be habit forming though!

  6. I bought some rhubarb because I’ve never tried making anything with it. Now I totally know what I’m going to try! This slush looks tasty!! Your last picture is adorable!!

    1. Sandra, You will really like this recipe I think! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment.

  7. I just loved the story behind the slush. This does sound refreshing and it looks amazing Dan!

    1. Thanks, Patty. Scott does a pretty good job at all; I think he did Gloria proud with this one!