Toxic Green Slush Mocktail Recipe

Whenever I want to whip up a fun drink for parties, movie nights, or Halloween, I end up making my Toxic Green Slush Mocktail. It just looks awesome with that bright green color, and it’s honestly so sweet and refreshing.

This is a non-alcoholic drink that everyone can enjoy, and it only takes a few minutes to throw together.

My friends always comment on the wild green color, and it’s one of those drinks that gets people talking. If you want a new party drink or something festive for kids and teens, give this easy recipe a go.

Keep reading for what you’ll need and how I pull it off at home.

Toxic Green Slush Mocktail Recipe

I love making this green mocktail for parties or just a hot afternoon. The color is so fun, and the taste hits that perfect spot between tangy and sweet.

The combo of lime, mint, apple, and cucumber gives each sip a cool, fresh vibe.

Equipment

• Blender or food processor
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Fine mesh strainer (optional, for smoother texture)
• Tall glasses or mason jars
• Spoon or spatula
• Ice cube trays
• Knife and cutting board

Having the right tools really helps. I use my blender to crush the ice and blend the fruit, and tall glasses show off that bold green.

If you like things extra smooth, you can strain it—but honestly, sometimes I skip that step and leave a little pulp.

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced green apples
• ½ cup chopped cucumber
• 1 cup ice cubes (add extra for thicker slush)
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup club soda or sparkling water
• Green food coloring (optional, for brighter color)
• Gummy worms or other candy for garnish

I usually go for fresh lime juice to keep it zesty. Green apples and cucumber make it crisp.

Mint adds a cool note, and club soda or sparkling water brings some fizz. Gummy worms? They just make the glass look wild and “toxic.”

Instructions

• Wash and chop green apples and cucumber into small pieces.
• Add green apples, cucumber, mint leaves, and ice cubes into the blender.
• Pour in lime juice and simple syrup (or honey).
• If you want, toss in a few drops of green food coloring.
• Blend until it turns into a smooth slush.
• Pour the slush into glasses about halfway up.
• Top with club soda or sparkling water and give it a gentle stir.
• Add gummy worms or candy on the rim or right in the glass for garnish.
• Serve with a straw and drink it right away.

I always blend until there aren’t any big chunks left. Adding the soda last keeps it nice and fizzy.

Notes

You can tweak the sweetness however you like by adjusting the syrup. Want it extra sour? Use a bit more lime juice and less sweetener.

Sometimes I freeze the fruit ahead of time to make the slush even thicker.

If you’re after a grown-up twist, you can turn this into a “toxic waste cocktail” by adding a shot of vodka. Personally, I like keeping it as a green mocktail so everyone can have some.

Sparkling water makes it lighter if you don’t want it too sweet.

Mixing up the garnish—maybe gummy worms or lime slices—lets you match the mocktail to whatever theme you’ve got going. The color and taste always stand out, no matter what.

Tasting Notes

When I take a sip, the sweet and slightly tart flavor pops out first. The green apple and lime are definitely the stars here.

It’s bold and fruity, but not too sour.

The texture is smooth and icy. I love how the slush melts on my tongue.

Every spoonful stays cold and super refreshing.

Here’s what I usually taste:

• Sweetness: Mostly from the apple juice or green sports drink.
• Tartness: From fresh lime or lemonade.
• Coolness: Thanks to all that crushed ice.

Sometimes, if I use lemon-lime soda, there’s a bit of fizz. It adds a light, bubbly feeling to each sip.

A gummy worm or candy ring on top looks fun and gives an extra sweet bite at the end.

That bright green color just makes it even more fun to drink—especially at parties.

Substitute

If I’m missing a few things in the kitchen, I just swap in whatever’s handy. It’s honestly kind of fun to improvise sometimes.

Here are a few go-to substitutions that usually work out pretty well:

Equipment

• Blender or food processor
• Measuring cups
• Tall glasses

Ingredients

• Green sports drink — Sometimes I’ll mix lemon-lime soda with a splash of lime juice. It’s not the same, but it’s close enough for me.
• Pineapple juice — If I’m out, orange juice gives it a different vibe but still tastes good.
• Ice — I’ll use frozen mango cubes instead, which makes it thicker and adds a bit of sweetness.
• Honey or agave — Sometimes I skip this altogether, or I’ll toss in a packet of stevia if I’m watching sugar.
• Lime wedges — Lemon wedges work, too, for a citrus kick.

Instructions

• Pour your chosen liquids into the blender.
• Toss in the ice or whatever frozen fruit you’re using.
• Add sweetener if you want it.
• Blend until it gets nice and slushy.
• Pour into glasses and pop a citrus wedge on top.

If I’m craving more vitamin C, I’ll splash in some orange juice or just squeeze in extra lime. Every now and then, I’ll throw in frozen berries for a boost in flavor and color.

Honestly, my mocktail ends up a little different every time. That’s half the fun—just using what’s around and seeing what happens.