CRANBERRY SLUSH

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One taste of this sweet icy treat leads to another...and another. My mother-in-law makes it for family gatherings, and it never lasts long. Often, my husband and twin daughters request it as a snack or dessert. It's a refreshing party beverage as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
2-1/2 cups cold water, divided
3-1/2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 cups sugar
2 cups ginger ale
1-3/4 cups raspberry ginger ale or additional ginger ale

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the cranberries and 1-1/2 cups water over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Stir in raspberries. , Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Strain and discard seeds, reserving juice. Pour the juice into a 2-qt. freezer-proof container; set aside. , In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over remaining water. let stand for 1 minute. Stir in sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until gelatin and sugar are dissolved. Add to berry juice. Stir in ginger ale; cover and freeze., To use frozen slush: Remove from the freezer 1 hour before serving. For each serving, combine 1 cup cranberry slush with 1/4 cup raspberry ginger ale in a glass; stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (75g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 2g protein.