Layered Red-White-and-Blue Lemonade Slushie for Kids

Blend the strawberries with 1 cup of lemonade, 2 cups of ice and 1 tablespoon of sugar until thick and slushy, then set aside.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 3 cups lemonade, divided
• 6 cups ice, divided
• 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt or whipped cream
• Fresh berries and lemon wheels, for garnish

Instructions

1. Blend the strawberries with 1 cup of lemonade, 2 cups of ice and 1 tablespoon of sugar until thick and slushy, then set aside.
2. Rinse the blender and blend the blueberries with 1 cup of lemonade, 2 cups of ice and 1 tablespoon of sugar until smooth.
3. Blend the remaining 1 cup of lemonade with 2 cups of ice and 1 tablespoon of sugar for the white layer.
4. Spoon the red strawberry slush into the bottom of four clear glasses.
5. Carefully add a layer of the pale lemonade slush over the back of a spoon.
6. Top with the blue blueberry slush to complete the three colored layers.
7. Crown each glass with a dollop of frozen yogurt or whipped cream and garnish with fresh berries and a lemon wheel.
8. Frozen lemonade slushies are the classic thirst-quencher of American summer fairs and lemonade stands, and layering them in patriotic colors turns a simple drink into a party centerpiece kids adore. Cold, sweet-tart and alcohol-free, these red-white-and-blue slushies keep the youngest guests happy and cool while the grown-ups sip sangria at the Fourth of July cookout.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

• Calories: 180 kcal
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 34g
• Sodium: 25mg