Mermaid Slush

A fun and colorful kid-friendly layered drink perfect for birthdays and parties!

Servings

Calories 92kcal

Author Sara

Fill your blender halfway with green Gatorade, sugar and 2 drops of green food coloring. Fill another ¼ of the way with ice.
Blend on high for about 1 minute.
Pour into glass, filling ⅓ of the way, and place in freezer for about 10 minutes.
While in the freezer, rinse blender and fill halfway with blue Gatorade, ¼ of the way with ice, and 2 drops of blue food coloring.
Blend on high for about 1 minute.
Pour into glass, filling another ⅓ of the way, and place back in freezer for 10 minutes. Do not freeze solid.
Rinse blender again, repeat process with purple G2 Gatorade, ice, and 1 drop of red food coloring, 1 drop of blue food coloring.
Blend on high for one minute and fill glass the remainder of the way.
Serve and enjoy!

Layering Technique: To achieve the desired mermaid-like effect, carefully layer the different colored slush mixtures in the glass. Start with the green mixture, followed by the blue, and finally the purple. Pour each layer slowly and gently to avoid mixing the colors too much. This creates a visually stunning gradient effect, reminiscent of ocean hues.
Chilling Time: After pouring each layer into the glass, place it in the freezer for about 10 minutes to partially set. This helps to maintain the separation between the layers and prevents them from blending. Be cautious not to freeze the layers solid, as the slush should remain semi-frozen for the best texture.
Balancing Flavors: Adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste preferences and the sweetness of the Gatorade flavors. Some flavors may be sweeter than others, so tasting the mixture before blending can help you determine if additional sugar is needed. Additionally, you can customize the intensity of the colors by adjusting the amount of food coloring used for each layer. Experiment with different shades to create your ideal mermaid-inspired slush.