Slushy Rhubarb Punch

This is a beautiful slushy pink party punch! The rhubarb adds a slight tartness so this isn't overpoweringly sweet like some punches. It's a great use for all that rhubarb in my freezer and my children love it too! Cook time includes freeze and thaw time.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 6  cups  chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
• 7  cups water, divided
• 2  cups sugar
• 3⁄4 cup  orange juice concentrate
• 3⁄4 cup  lemonade concentrate
• 2  liters  7-Up soda (or other clear soda)
•  strawberry slices, for garnish,if desired
•  of fresh mint, for garnish,if desired

Directions

1. Bring the rhubarb and 4 cups water to boil.
2. Simmer, uncovered, 5-8 minutes, till rhubarb is soft.
3. Mash rhubarb and press through sieve to remove pulp.
4. Discard pulp.
5. To the rhubarb juice add the sugar, 3 cups water, orange juice and lemonade concentrates.
6. Freeze till solid, about 4 hours.
7. Thaw about 45 min-1 hour before serving.
8. Scraping slush off the top as it thaws, place equal amounts of slush and 7up in each glass.
9. Stir and serve.