Best Bourbon Slush Recipe (No Concentrates)

Bourbon slush in a glass with a straw on a red background

5 from 7 ratings

Best Bourbon Slush Recipe (No Concentrates)

This bourbon slush recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect for keeping on hand for impromptu get-togethers. To make this the best slushie, I've adapted our beloved family recipe by swapping canned juice concentrates for fresh juice to create the most refreshing and delicious drink. So mix, freeze, and forget—that is, until you need a drink for unexpected guests!

Prep Time8 15

Cook Time5

Total Time8 20

Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: bourbon slush

Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Occasion: 4th of July, Birthdays, Cinco de Mayo, Game Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving

Time: 60 minutes or more

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

½ cup water 236 mL
1 bag black tea single-serving size
½ cup sugar 100 g
2 cups orange juice 472 mL
3 cups lemonade* 708 mL
1 cup bourbon 236 mL

Instructions

Steep: Heat a cup or so of water to boiling, then remove from heat and measure out ½ cup. Add the sachet of tea. Allow tea to steep for 5 minutes then remove. If water has evaporated, add hot water to reach ½ cup again. Stir in sugar until dissolved.
Stir: Add orange juice, lemonade, and bourbon, stirring to incorporate everything.
Freeze: Pour into a large container or a few large freezer baggies. Freeze for at least 8 hours, or until slushy.
Serve: To serve, rake slush with a fork and scoop into serving glasses. Serve with a spoon and/or straw.

Notes

*To make lemonade, dissolve ½ cup of sugar into 2 ½ cups hot water. Add ½ cup of lemon juice, stir, and chill.

Store in the freezer until ready to enjoy. Stays good for a few months in the freezer.

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