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America's Melting Pot
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1946-1969 - American soda fountains, malt shops, drive-ins, malls, smoothie bars, and regional drink counters
Cranberry Slush brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Holiday punch and party drink.
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Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
10 minutes
Servings
2 servings
Region
Coffeyville, Kansas ICEE-style frozen-drink counters and home freezer slush bowls
Era introduced
1946-1969
Introduced by
American soda fountains, malt shops, drive-ins, malls, smoothie bars, and regional drink counters
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Cranberry Slush shows the modern American smoothie bar at its most colorful. Holiday punch and party drink. From mall kiosks and gym counters to airport juice bars, drinks like this turned fruit, vegetables, dairy, and boosters into a grab-and-go ritual. It is bright, practical, and part of the country's late-20th- and 21st-century drink culture.
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