Slush (beverage)
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Slush is a blend of water, flavored syrup, and ice. Popular slush beverage flavors include strawberry, blue raspberry, creme soda, grape, cherry, and lemon-lime. Slush beverages, which go by a number of names depending on the region, are usually found at gas stations, convenience stores and ice cream stands, such as Dairy Queen. At some locations, they are sold out of a self-serve slush beverage machine, where the consumer can mix flavors as they wish. Brands of slush beverages include ICEE, Slush Puppie and Slurpee. A slightly carbonated version is available from outlets in the UK, mostly at theme parks.
Usually slush drinks are made by an expensive machine, which is able to produce the product almost instantly. It can also be made with the usual household machinery but it takes some time (12+ hours) to complete a smooth variety. Tastes vary widely, just like ice or other sweets. Some like to call slush drinks "slushies". As with many cold beverages, brain freeze can occur when drunk too fast.
Slushies made from scratch can also contain alcohol. It is possible to make a slushy from an ordinary beverage by simply freezing it overnight and then thawing it at room temperature until it becomes slush.
[edit] Slush in popular culture
The "Squishee" sold at Kwik-E-Mart on The Simpsons is also a slush beverage drink. Slush features also in numerous works with the fictional brand Slusho!.
[edit] Costa Rican Culture
Granizados are often made by the vendor in front of you and consist of shaved ice, flavored syrup, evaporative milk, and finally topped with condensed milk.
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