Introduction

If you love the refreshing taste of Sonic slushes but want to enjoy them at home, this copycat recipe is just for you. It’s easy to make, customizable, and perfect for cooling down on a hot day.

There are three mason jars filled with frozen slushy drinks lined up diagonally on a white marbled surface. The closest jar holds a bright red slush with small crushed ice pieces on top and a blue and white striped paper straw. Behind it is a jar filled with a vibrant blue slush topped with fine crushed ice and a pink and white striped paper straw. The furthest jar contains an orange slush with larger ice pieces and a green and white striped paper straw. Each jar shows condensation on the outside, adding a fresh look. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 cups ice water (3 cups water plus ice added to reach 4 cups total)
⅔ cup sugar
1 tablespoon powdered drink mix (about 2 small packets)

Instructions

Step 1: Add the ice water, sugar, and powdered drink mix into a blender in that order.
Step 2: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and icy.
Step 3: Pour the slush into your favorite cup and enjoy immediately.
Step 4: Optionally, top with whipped cream, cherries, or a scoop of ice cream for extra indulgence.

Tips & Variations

Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to suit your taste.
Try different flavors of powdered drink mix to create custom slush varieties.
For a thicker texture, add more ice instead of water.

Storage

These slushes are best enjoyed fresh. If you need to store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the freezer. Re-blend briefly before serving to restore the icy texture.

How to Serve

Three mason jars are filled with icy colorful drinks, sitting side by side against a white marbled surface. The left jar holds a bright orange drink with a smooth, slightly pulpy texture. The middle jar contains a vibrant sky-blue slush topped with crushed ice, with a red and white striped paper straw inserted at an angle. The right jar is filled with a deep red, watery drink with visible condensation on the glass, and a blue and white striped paper straw sticking straight out. The jars are all clear, showing the colors and textures inside. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh fruit juice instead of powdered drink mix?

While fresh juice will add natural flavor, it may not achieve the same icy texture and sweetness as the powdered mix. You can experiment by adding juice and adjusting the sugar accordingly.

What if my slush is too watery?

If your slush turns out too watery, try adding more ice or reducing the water slightly before blending again to get a thicker consistency.

Copycat Sonic Slushes Recipe

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This Copycat Sonic Slushes recipe gives you the refreshing, icy drink experience of Sonic’s famous slushes right at home using simple ingredients and a blender. Perfect for cooling off on a hot day, this easy recipe blends ice water, sugar, and powdered drink mix into a smooth, flavorful slush that can be enhanced with fun toppings like whipped cream, cherries, or ice cream.

Author: Marco
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Beverage
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Slush Ingredients

4 cups ice water (start with 3 cups of water and add ice until the total volume reaches 4 cups)
⅔ cup sugar
1 tablespoon powdered drink mix (approximately 2 small packets)

Instructions

Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the ice water, sugar, and powdered drink mix into the blender in that order to prepare for blending.
Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed until the texture is smooth and slushy, with no large ice chunks remaining.
Serve the Slush: Pour the blended slush into your favorite drink cups, ready to enjoy immediately for the best icy texture.
Add Toppings (Optional): For extra indulgence, top your slushes with whipped cream, cherries, or a scoop of ice cream to mimic Sonic’s signature style.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the sugar according to your taste preference.
Use any flavor of powdered drink mix to customize your slush flavor.
Serve immediately for the best texture; slushes can melt quickly if left out too long.
For a thicker slush, add more ice and blend longer.
These slushes are best consumed cold and fresh but can be stored in the freezer briefly and re-blended.

Keywords: Sonic slush, copycat slush recipe, homemade slush, icy drink, powdered drink mix slush