Appetizers & Beverages

Bring your sleepyheads and early risers together over shareable sippers and snacks that brighten up brunch and hold off hunger.

BLUEBERRY LIME SLUSH
prep: 15 min. + freezing
makes 20 servings (1 cup each)

2 c. sugar
4 c. water
1 can (12 oz.) frozen limeade concentrate
1 can (12 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate
2 c. blueberry juice or blueberry juice cocktail
2 liters regular or diet lemon-lime soda, chilled
  Fresh or frozen blueberries, optional

1.)  In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.  Cool 30 minutes.
2.)  Stir juice concentrates and blueberry juice into syrup; divide mixture (about 2 cups each) among five 1 1/2 pint freezer containers.  Freeze, covered, overnight or until firm.
3.)  For each batch, place one portion frozen mixture into a blender; add 1 2/3 cups soda.  Cover and process just until blended.  Serve immediately. If desired, serve with blueberries.

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Bring the sunshine,

Betty Jo Roberts Ayers