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!

Then… be sure to give this iconic Coke Slush and this outrageous Dr. Pepper Slush a try, too!

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Root Beer Slushie Recipe

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 Slushie!

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 these easy root beer slushees!

I promise… making a Root Beer Slush couldn’t be easier, and it’s the perfect Slushie to serve up on a warm Spring or Summer Day, Game Day, or any day for that matter!

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…

Related: 20 Best Slushie Recipes!

Two bottles of A&W root beer.

Root Beer Slushie Ingredients

You’ll just need a few simple things to make your Root Beer Slushies…

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 Slushies.

How to Make a Root Beer Slushie

You won’t believe how simple it is to make your own Root Beer slushies at home!

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!

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!

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!

Here are some delicious variation ideas…

Coca Cola Slush – swap the Root Beer for Coke
Cream Soda Slush – use Cream Soda instead
Dr. Pepper Slush – swap the Root Beer for Dr. Pepper
Diet Root Beer Slush – use Diet Root Beer instead
Mountain Dew Slush – swap the Root Beer for Mt. Dew

The options truly are endless!

Just use your favorite flavor of soda, and create to create your refreshing Summer drink! YUM!

Root Beer Slush Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Frozen Root Beer 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 Recipe

By Heidi Miller

Indulge in ice cold nostalgia when you make this creamy, sweet Root Beer Slushie Recipe! It's the slurp perfect summer drink you've been looking for!

Servings:

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

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Ingredients

▢ 3 cups of 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

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.