Perfect for a party, this Fruit Freeze is easy to make ahead and is a special treat for a crowd.
Summertime is the perfect opportunity to make a fun, fruity drink. I rarely have a chance to make something fun to drink, and I can’t think of a better time than when it’s hot outside and you need something to cool you down.
This Fruit Freeze is so easy to make. It does take some time for it to freeze, but actually hands on time is very minimal. And it makes it even easier that you can make it ahead of time.
I also think this is the perfect drink for a baby shower or any kind of party. There is a great grapefruit flavor that kids may not love as much, but I couldn’t get enough of it. You add the frozen mixture to your cup, then top it with lemon-lime soda. It becomes a perfect, slushy drink. And the scoop of lemon sorbet on the top is just a bonus. You can eat it straight, or do what I do and mix it into the drink, so you get the lemon flavor throughout.
This is one of those drinks that is perfect to serve to others. It looks fancy, but it is so, so easy to make. And you can’t beat how refreshing it is!
More Drinks to Cool You Off
Virgin Frozen Margaritas
Iced Chocolate
Cucumber Limeade
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Fruit Freeze
Ingredients
- 2 cans 15 oz each grapefruit segments, undrained
- 2 cans 15 oz each citrus salad*, undrained
- 1 can 15 oz mandarin oranges, undrained
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 jar 10 oz maraschino cherries unstemmed, undrained
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 2 cans 20 oz each crushed pineapple, undrained
- 2 liters lemon-lime soda
- 1 pint lemon sorbet
Instructions
- Working in batches if needed, combine the cans of grapefruit, citrus salad, oranges and sugar in a blender and blend for 30 seconds to combine.
- Roughly chop the cherries and add the cherries and the juice to the mixture along with the lemon juice.
- Spread the pineapple into the bottoms of two 9×13-inch baking dishes. Pour half of the pureed mixture into each of the dishes. Stir lightly to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer until frozen.
- When ready to serve, chop the frozen mixture and place in punch cups. Top with lemon lime soda and a small scoop of lemon sorbet.
poiuytr says
such a great recipe for the whole family to enjoy.
SNK says
Thanks for sharing this marvelous recipe.
Kaitlyn says
The pictures look amazing. This looks like the perfect drink in the hot summer for sure. Seems super simple to make. Thank you!
Roshani says
Just love these kind of recipes – simple, light, fast and delicious. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks!
Jennie says
So tasty. Perfect for summer drinks. Thanks for sharing!
Chels R. says
I love these! What a fun idea!!
Sheryl | When Hungry says
Hmmmm… these look good!
JulieD says
Deborah, this is so perfect for a shower or on just a warm spring or summer day! I love it!! Thank you so much for taking the time to help us celebrate Joanne’s little guy!
Annalise @ Completely Delicious says
These are so pretty!!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
How much fun is this?! And so pretty!! Thank you so much for joining in on this celebration, Deborah!
Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says
Oh my goodness, this was such a sweet surprise!!! Thank you for celebrating James, me, and Pete today. I love what you said about taking lots of pictures because sometimes I think I’m going a bit overboard hahaha. These fruit freezes look absolutely incredible, and I LOVE how colorful they are. Can’t wait to try. xoxo!
Bryn says
This looks so good! Are the canned fruits in heavy syrup, light syrup or juices?
Giselle says
It looks delicious and refreshing! I pinned it to try in the summer!
Sommer @aspicyperspective says
Can’t wait to sip on this pretty drink! Pinned
Heather @HeatherChristo says
This looks and sounds oh so refreshing!
Meseidy says
These look so refreshing! Love!