Strawberry Rhubarb Slush

Need an idea for something ELSE to do with rhubarb? How about a yummy strawberry rhubarb slush that can be made with or without alcohol? So refreshing after a day of hard work on the homestead!

Ingredients

9 cups chopped rhubarb
2 cups sliced strawberries
3 cups water
1 cup sugar
3 cups apple juice
3 16 oz cans of frozen pink lemonade slightly thawed
light colored soda 7up, Sierra Mist, Sprite, etc.
Rum, brandy, or vodka optional

Instructions

1. Bring the rhubarb, strawberries, water, and sugar to a boil. Set aside to cool for 30-45 minutes.

2. Puree mixture in blender (in a few batches if necessary). Place pureed mixture in empty ice cream bucket.

3. Put apple juice and pink lemonade with puree in bucket. Stir to mix.

4. Freeze until slushy or solid.

5. To serve non-alcoholic: Fill glass half full with slush, fill the rest of the way with light colored soda.

6. To serve with alcohol: Fill glass 1/3 full with slush, 1/3 with light colored pop, and 1/3 cup of rum, brandy, or vodka.

7. Measurements for final portions for serving are approximate, mix to taste.