Indulge in ice cold nostalgia when you make this creamy, sweet Root Beer Slushie! It’s the slurp perfect summer drink you’ve been looking for! Just a quick spin in your blender… and your slush will be ready to conquer even the hottest of summer days!
You may not have realized it before… but the arctic cold blast of sweet nostalgia you’ve been craving was actually this nifty root beer slush!
It’s divinely sweet and creamy… hiding in a fluffy, foamy cloud of ice cold bliss!!
Rebecca writes: "Delicious - such a fun Summer drink!"
Root beer floats used to be one of my favorite drinks when I was younger. The fizzy bubbles poured over creamy scoops of vanilla bean ice cream are just dreamy, right?
So now every time I drink root beer… it’s brings back sweet childhood memories with every sip!
That’s why I love making this easy root beer slush!
I promise… making Slushie Drinks couldn’t be easier, and they’re the perfect sip-happy drink for a warm spring or summer day, game day, or any day for that matter!
This iconic Coke Slushy, zero calorie Diet Coke Slush, and super refreshing Mountain Dew Slush all prove that point deliciously!
So skip the Sonic, Slurpees, and Icees… and learn how to make a root beer slushie at home instead. You’ll be so glad you did!
Frozen Root Beer + Kitchen Blender = Frosty Blender Magic!!
Go grab your favorite root beer, then do this…
Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple root beer slushie ingredients to get started…
- Root Beer – Chilled in the refrigerator.
- Frozen Root Beer – Frozen in ice cube trays.
- Ice Cubes
You’ll also need a kitchen blender on hand to get the job done.
That’s it. So simple.
How Long Does it Take for Root Beer to Freeze?
When it comes to freezing Root Beer, you’ll need to freeze your Root Beer ice cubes for at least 4 hours.
To make sure mine are all the way froze, I like to pop them in the freezer the day before I make my frozen root beer slush.
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You won’t believe how simple it is to make the best root beer slushie recipe right in your kitchen blender!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Freeze part of your root beer in an ice cube tray. Make sure to wait until it’s all the way frozen before making your slush. Rushing the process will affect the consistency.
2. Chill the remaining Root Beer in the fridge.
3. Once the Root Beer cubes have frozen, blend your Root Beer as specified.
That’s it… you’re done!
Now all that’s left to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy every delicious sip!
Trust me, Summer Drinks don’t get any simpler or rewarding than this homemade slush!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Root Beer Slush Variations
Want to change the flavors up a bit? Go for it!
There are SO many tasty ways to change up the flavors of your slushie! In addition to using A&W Root Beer, I also like to use this root beer freeze recipe to create a slushie using Cream Soda, Diet Root Beer, Barq’s Root Beer, Mug Root Beer and IBC Root Beer.
The options really are endless!
Just grab your favorite brand of root beer, follow the instructions below, and you’re done!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy root beer freeze recipe…
One reader writes: “Tried this – loved it so much!!”
Katherine writes: “So yummy!!!”
Rebecca writes: “Delicious – such a fun Summer drink!”
Janice writes: “My favorite!”
Alex writes: “SO good!! Such a refreshing drink”
Kim writes: “Love this!!”
Dawn writes: “So refreshing and fun for Summer!!”
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Root Beer Slushie
Ingredients
- 3 cups A&W Root Beer, (or two 12 oz. bottles or cans)
- 8 large Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Pour 1.5 cups (or one 12 oz. can) of Root Beer into a shallow freezer-friendly dish or Ice Cube Tray and place in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours – must be completely frozen.
- Place remainder of Root Beer in refrigerator to chill.
- Once Root Beer in the dish or ice cube tray has frozen, scoop out and transfer to a blender.
- Then pour in 1.5 cups (or one 12 oz. can) of chilled Root Beer from the refrigerator to blender + add 8 ice cubes.
- Blend until well combined, and transfer to cute mason jars, then serve with a spoon or straw! ENJOY!
Notes
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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I think I get a new drink for summer.
You will love it, Linda… it really is so refreshing on a hot Summer day! 🙂