On May 21st we should have commemorated the frosty pleasure known as a Juice Slush on National Juice Slush Day, which is celebrated annually on the third Wednesday in May. This year, National Juice Slush Day takes place on May 21. Did you know Juice Slush has existed for decades, if not millennia, since it was made by adding Fruit Juice to freshly collected Snow.
For centuries, the Royal courts of the world brought down recently fallen Snow from the Mountains and filled the tops with crushed Berries and mashed Fruits. More lately, large brands have taken the lead in producing Juice Slush, which has become popular among kids and adults alike.
Slushes have a fascinating history as well; the current form we enjoy today was developed in the 1950s by chance when a restaurant accidentally stored some Soda in the freezer. When the freezer door was opened, the Soda was found to have a slushy consistency. The rest, as they say, is history. The drink has since evolved into the tasty Iced beverage that people know and love today.
Even though Juice Slushes are available everywhere, the genesis of National Juice Slush Day can be traced back to a single firm, Cool Tropics. Cool Tropics and its well-known Juice Slush brand Welch’s make the best use of Juice Slush Day with large-scale marketing activities that reach across the Country. This popular school beverage, which is especially popular during the warmest days of Spring and Summer, is flavored with real Fruit Juice and does not contain any artificial colorants.
Starting as an equipment firm selling Frozen Slush, Cool Tropics changed its focus in 2008 to offer a healthier alternative to a childhood favorite: Frozen Yogurt. As a result, a convenient 100 percent Juice Slush Pouch is created (no equipment required).
K-12 students were the appropriate target audience for these nutritious new offerings because of the color, joy, and excitement they brought to the table. They were perfect for menus, field trips, and other special occasions
National Juice Slush Day Activities
- The best way to celebrate National Juice Slush Day is to purchase a Juice Slush. You can try different flavors that you have not tried before and see which one you like the most.
- Make your own Juice Slush instead of purchasing one from the store because Slushes are a great way to cool down on a hot day, and they’re a lot easier to make than you may think.
- Record yourself making an interesting Juice Slush combination. You can use ingredients that you think may go together. Recording yourself or your friends trying it out and sharing on Social Media using the hashtag #NationalJuiceSlushDay which can encourage others to do the same.
Fruits To Add To Your Juice Slush
- Orange: You can add Orange to your Juice Slush and make a Slush that you will enjoy.
- Apple: If you like Apples, you should add them to your Juice Slush.
- Grape: A Grape Slush is a good way to cool down on a hot day during the Summer.
- Mango; If you are a fan of Mango, you can add it to your Slush.
- Mixed Berry; If you have a bag of mixed Berries, you can add them to your Slush to get your preferred flavor.
Why People Love National Juice Slush Day
You may easily consume your five daily servings of Fruits and Vegetables by drinking Juice Slushes.
Juice Slushes high fiber content helps to keep our digestive tracts in excellent condition.
Minerals and vitamins, particularly vitamin C, are abundant in Juice Slushes as well.
Adding Ice and Water to your preferred Fruit Juice concentrate produces a delightful beverage that can be consumed quickly on a hot day.
The Ice-cold Juice Slush is sure to leave you feeling cool on a hot day.
Juice Slushes can have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties depending on the Fruit used.
Juice Slushes antioxidants will aid in the prevention of disease and it’s packed with nutrients to keep you going during the sweltering Summer months.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
