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National Juice Slush Day

Cool down and enjoy a frosty treat on National Juice Slush Day – a sweet celebration of your favorite icy delight!

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May 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEThird Wednesday in May

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYSoft Drinks

INTRO

Introduction

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Keep cool and join in on the frosty fun as we celebrate National Juice Slush Day on May 15! For those who may not know, a juice slush is a deliciously refreshing concoction made by freezing a mixture of juice and water, then scraping or grinding it to create a delightful icy texture. This sweet treat got its roots in the ancient times of the Roman Empire, where they use to bring snow from the mountains and mix it with fruit juice. So, let's raise a cup to this icy-cold tradition and take time to appreciate the wonderful ways we can keep cool, one sweet, slushy sip at a time!

TIMELINE

National Juice Slush Day Timeline

Roman Snow Ice

The Romans began the tradition of freezing mountain snow with various natural flavors, including fruit juices, marking the rudimentary beginnings of the juice slush.

Ice Cream Machine Patent

Nancy Johnson patents her design for a hand-cranked ice cream maker, creating a simple way to produce slush-like frozen treats.

Juice Slush Innovation

Advances in refrigeration technology made it easier to freeze and shave ice, leading to the creation of juice slushies as popular refreshments.

Slurpee Invention

The 7-Eleven convenience store chain creates the Slurpee, a sweetened icy drink similar to a juice slush, increasing the popularity of frozen beverages.

Rainbow Slushies

Creating colorful layered slushies becomes a popular trend, further promoting juice slush as a whimsical and enjoyable treat.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Juice Slush Day

Create a Juice Slush bar at home

Gather your favourite juices and some crushed ice to create a make-your-own Juice Slush bar at home. To add a little extra fun, include some add-ins like berries, chopped fruit, or mint leaves, and see who can create the tastiest combo!

VISIT

Visit a local Juice Slushie Stand

Visit a local juice or smoothie stand and order a juice slush or slushie. Not only will this cool you down, but you'll also be supporting a local business.

HOST

Host a Juice Slush challenge

Host a fun juice slush challenge with your friends or family. Everyone can make their favourite juice slush variation, and then you can all taste and vote on which one is the best.

RESEARCH

Research and experiment with Juice Slush recipes

Take the opportunity to explore new recipes for juice slush! Experiment with different fruit combinations and perhaps add some spices or herbs for an extra kick.

DONATE

Donate Juice Slushies to your local community center

In the spirit of giving, make a batch of juice slushies and donate them to your local community center, homeless shelter, or food bank. It's a refreshing treat that might be appreciated on a hot day.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Juice Slush Day

It's a fun day for everyone to enjoy

Whether you're hosting a juice slush challenge with family and friends or visiting a local juice slush stand, National Juice Slush Day offers plenty of fun opportunities for everyone. And what's not to love about a day dedicated to celebrating and enjoying this refreshing beverage?

It's a perfect way to keep cool in the summer

There's nothing better on a hot, sunny day than a cup of juice slush. On National Juice Slush Day, we get the perfect excuse to indulge in this sweet, icy treat, satisfying our sweet tooth while chilling us down.

You can get creative with it

National Juice Slush Day allows us to show our creativity by coming up with our own interesting combinations. From different fruit juices to adding in some herbs or spices, there's no limit to the many ways you can make and enjoy a juice slush