Bourbon Slush Recipe

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

This Bourbon Slush Recipe comes together in minutes. Mix, freeze, and forget! Perfect for keeping on hand in case of impromptu parties and get togethers.

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

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

Prep Time 8 hours 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 176kcal

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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