Sagebrush Slush

loof's Note:

Wonderful tropical punch, great for any summertime get-together. Make it a cocktail by adding a shot of vodka or coconut rum to your serving! (cooking time does not include freezing or refrigeration time)

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (not drained)
• 3 bananas
• 2 cups grapefruit juice
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (not drained)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 (28 ounce) bottles Sprite, chilled (diet is okay)

Directions:

1. Cut the bananas into chunks. Put the cherries (with juice) and bananas in a blender, cover, and process until well blended.
2. Combine banana mixture, grapefruit juice, orange juice, and pineapples with their juice and mix well. Pour into a 13x9 baking pan. Freeze.
3. Place the pan in the refrigerator 1 hour befor serving.
4. To serve, put about 1/2 cup of slush into a serving glass (with or without ice). Fill glass with Sprite and mix until blended.

Reviews

[**Tinkerbell**]

10 stars!! I posted a similar recipe in 2002 that has been our go-to for about 16 years, but the differences are the key to why this recipe will now be our favorite. I so love the addition of maraschino cherries. I love that there is NO added sugar; just what comes naturally from the fruits. I love the color too. It's such a beautiful red/orange. DH didn't even mind that there were still tiny chunks of pineapple in it. He was home a little late last night for anything but dinner, so tonight we plan to try more of this with a shot of coconut rum for me & passion fruit rum for DH. :) Thanks for sharing, loof! Made & enjoyed for photo tag.

[SB6]

What a wonderful drink, so refreshing. Made four your 2010 Football Pool Playoffs. Can't wait to fix a huge batch of this in the summer months