There is a lot of exciting things happening around the galaxy!
2020 celebrates the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, The Mandalorian season two is just around the corner, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars finished its run, leaving fans with one incredible story arc. But the fun doesn’t end there. Fight those hot Tatooine nights with some fun Star Wars themed frozen drinks! The best part about these recipes is that they are 100% alcohol-free. Perfect for the whole family! You can also find cute Star Wars themed recipe cards at fun.com.
Coming from a galaxy far way these cool and refreshing drinks are inspired by some of your favorite characters. With six different recipes to choose from, there is a drink for any rebel.
The Mintalorian
Bounty Hunting is hard work, but someone has to do it. Kick back and relax with this Mandalorian inspired mint lemonade slush.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups ice
- 1 cup lemonade
- 10 mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Watermelon or tropical fruit (optional)
Directions:
- Blend ice, lemonade, mint leaves, and sugar until smooth.
- Optional: add sliced watermelon or tropical fruit for garnish.
(For a mint-chocolate version, simply replace the lemonade with chocolate milk and omit the garnish.)
Baby Yoda Green Tea Slush
The force is strong with this refreshing Green Tea (Matcha) drink.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups ice
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Matcha (green tea) powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- Gummy frogs or boba pearls (optional)
Directions:
- Blend ice, yogurt, water, Matcha powder, and sugar or honey until smooth.
- Optional: add gummy frogs or boba pearls for garnish.
(If you prefer Jasmine or other brewed green teas, simply brew a strong pot of green tea and freeze it into ice cubes, then omit the Matcha powder.)
Carbonite Chocolate Coffee
Carbon freezing is tricky business, so treat yourself with a nice chocolatey drink.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup strong coffee
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips, chopped
- 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Caramel sauce (optional)
Directions:
- Brew strong coffee and chill.
- Blend ice, coffee, and milk until smooth.
- Stir in chopped chocolate chips and chocolate syrup.
- Optional: top with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
Duel Berry Slush
Enjoy a minute of harmony as both sides of the force come together to create a delicious berry melody.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ice, divided
- 1 cup milk, divided
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 2 teaspoons sugar or honey, divided
Directions:
- Blend blueberries, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup ice, and 1 teaspoon sugar or honey until smooth.
- Pour into the bottom of a glass.
- Blend strawberries, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup ice, and 1 teaspoon sugar or honey until smooth.
- Carefully pour into the top of the glass to create two layers, then gently swirl layers with a spoon.
(If you’re drinking from an opaque glass—like Geeki Tikis—or don’t care about swirled colors, you can blend everything at once.)
Creamy Cloud City Slush
You will think you’re living amongst the clouds with this creamy orangesicle style drink.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of orange juice
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
- Marshmallows
Directions:
- Blend orange juice, ice, and vanilla ice cream until smooth.
- Add marshmallows for garnish.
Chewbacca Chiller
Grab your favorite fluffy sidekick and get lost in paradise with these tropical flavors (you deserve it).
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 1/2 cup ginger ale
- 2 tablespoons grenadine
- 1/2 teaspoon concentrated lemon juice (optional)
Directions:
- Blend ice, orange juice, pineapple juice, 1 ripe banana, and sugar or honey until smooth.
- Swirl in ginger ale and grenadine.
(If you don’t have pineapple juice, simply double the orange juice. Consider adding 1/2 teaspoon of concentrated lemon juice for a sour kick.)
Let us know in the comments which drink you are looking forward to trying. May the force be with you!
