Rhubarb Slush

• 6 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, cut in 1/2 in. pieces
• 7 cups water, divided
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
• 3/4 cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate
• 10 cups club soda, sprite or ginger ale

 Method:

1. In a large saucepan, bring rhubarb and 4 cups water to boil.
2. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5-8 min. or until rhubarb is tender.
3. Mash rhubarb and strain.
4. Reserve juice and discard pulp.
5. Add sugar, concentrates and remaining water to rhubarb juice.
6. Pour into a freezer container; cover and freeze until firm.
7. Let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before before serving.
8. Place equal amounts of slush mixture and club soda in each serving glass, or punch bowl.
9. Serve immediately.

 *I doubled the recipe in order to use a full can of each of the concentrates.