Freezer Lemon-Lime Slush

Name: Freezer Lemon-Lime Slush
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2 quarts (1.9 L) base; 12 glasses
Ingredients: 4 cups water (960 ml); 1 cup sugar; 1 cup fresh lemon juice (240 ml); 0.5 cup fresh lime juice (120 ml); 1 cup vodka, or 1 cup more water for the alcohol-free batch (240 ml); lemon-lime soda to top

The old freezer slush is a party trick: you make it a day before, and then scoop it. It tastes like the best frozen lemonade and takes no effort on the day. A splash of vodka makes it a cocktail; without it, it is a drink for everybody.

about 2 quarts (1.9 L) base; 12 glassesYield

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What you'll need

4 cups water (960 ml)
1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh lemon juice (240 ml)
0.5 cup fresh lime juice (120 ml)
1 cup vodka, or 1 cup more water for the alcohol-free batch (240 ml)
lemon-lime soda to top

How to make it

Heat 1 cup of the water with the sugar until dissolved. Cool.
Combine everything in a freezer-safe container and freeze at least 8 hours, stirring once or twice.
Scoop into glasses and top with lemon-lime soda.
Glass: Tumblers. Garnish: A lime wheel.

Chef's secrets

Stir it every few hours at first for a finer texture.

Alcohol keeps it slushy.

Good to know

Make ahead

Keeps in the freezer for 2 weeks.