Tropical
Slushies
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A
fruity frozen slush made with orange juice
concentrate, pineapple juice, and bananas. This
tropical drink is sweet, refreshing, and perfect for
parties or warm weather celebrations.
- Category:
Beverage
- Frozen Treat
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 10 minutes | Freeze:
2–3 hours | Yield: 6–8
servings
Ingredients
- 1 can frozen orange
juice concentrate
- 1 pint pineapple
juice
- 3 ripe bananas (or
other fruit of choice)
- Ginger ale (for
serving)
Instructions
- In a large
pitcher or bowl, combine orange juice
concentrate, pineapple juice, and bananas.
- Blend until
smooth if using bananas, or mash well before
stirring.
- Freeze mixture
until slushy (about 2–3 hours), stirring
occasionally if possible.
- Spoon 2–3
tablespoons (or more) of the frozen slush into a
party glass.
- Top with ginger
ale and stir gently.
- Serve
immediately.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can help mash bananas and measure juice.
- Freeze in ice cube trays for easy portioning.
- Let kids choose their own fruit combinations.
Fun Variations
- Add strawberries or mango for extra tropical
flavor.
- Use sparkling lemonade instead of ginger ale.
- Blend frozen fruit instead of freezing juice
mixture.
Notes
If the mixture freezes too
solid, allow it to sit at room temperature for
10–15 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed fresh.