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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 Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Stir: Add orange juice, lemonade, and bourbon, stirring to incorporate everything.
  3. Freeze: Pour into a large container or a few large freezer baggies. Freeze for at least 8 hours, or until slushy.
  4. 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. 
  • 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.

Nutrition Information

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 (4%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin C 75.9mg (84%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176

% 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.