Best Bourbon Slush Recipe (No Concentrates)
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Best Bourbon Slush Recipe (No Concentrates)
Description
This bourbon slush starts with steeping black tea in hot water, then dissolving sugar into it for sweetness and body. It is combined with orange juice and lemonade to provide bright citrus flavors alongside the tea’s mild bitterness. Adding bourbon brings the characteristic spirit flavor and mellow warmth. The mixture is frozen thoroughly to achieve a slushy consistency, which is raked with a fork before serving to maintain ice crystals that add refreshing texture.
This slushy works well as a chilled cocktail for summertime or casual gatherings. The balance of citrus, tea, and bourbon creates a layered flavor experience that complements the icy mouthfeel.
A note mentions making homemade lemonade by dissolving sugar in hot water and mixing with lemon juice, then chilling it before combining with the other ingredients. The slush can be stored in the freezer for several months, making it convenient for advance preparation.
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
- Prepare lemonade by dissolving sugar in hot water, then adding lemon juice and chilling before use.
- This bourbon slush can be stored frozen for a few months, making it great for advance preparation.
- Rake the slush with a fork before serving to maintain pleasant icy texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (1/8 recipe) | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.7g | 10% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 75.9mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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