Bourbon Slush
Iโve never been one for big, extravagant New Yearโs Eve celebrations, instead preferring to enjoy a quiet evening at home, watching a movie or playing games and cards. This year will be quieter than most, as my Chief Culinary Consultantโs Nana passed away on Friday, and we will be attending the funeral service this morning. I do have one last-minute New Yearโs Eve recipe to share with you on the heels of yesterdayโs New Yearโs Eve recipe roundup, in the event that youโll be hosting or attending a New Yearโs get-together this evening. This bourbon slush is delicious, easy and sure to please a crowd!
This recipe comes courtesy of the same pre-wedding recipe sharing session with my bff that yielded Mrs. Watermanโs Stuffed Mushrooms. You boil a simple syrup and combine it with lemonade concentrate, orange concentrate and a healthy amount of bourbon. Pour into a freezer-safe container, put in the freezer, and a few hours later you have a wonderful frozen, slushy, boozy drink.
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Scoop some into a glass, pour your favorite lemon-lime soda over top and enjoy!
If you want to make this for tonightโs festivities, you definitely have time to mix it together this morning and then pop it in the freezer. If you use a wider, shallower container it will freeze up even faster!
I wish you all a very happy, festive and safe New Yearโs Eve.
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Bourbon Slush
Ingredients
- 9 cups (2.25 l) water
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 12 ounce (340.2 g) canned frozen orange juice concentrate
- 12 ounce (340.2 g) canned frozen lemonade concentrate
- 2 cups (480 ml) bourbon
- Fresca, Sprite or 7UP for serving
Instructionsย
- In a large pot, bring the water and sugar to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Add the orange juice and lemonade concentrates to the simple syrup, and stir to combine. Add the bourbon and again stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to a large freezer-proof container and freeze for at least 8 hours.
- When ready to serve, fill glass halfway with the slush, then top it off with your carbonated beverage of choice.
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Has anybody made this unfrozen?
Iโm want to make this in my hotel room and wouldnโt have a freezer to keep it frozen. Thanks
Could you make this with different flavored concentrate? How do you think a raspberry concentrate would work or maybe a cherry?
Hi Paige, Yes, absolutely! Those both sound amazing!
This looks so delicious. I must make it for New Years! Anyone know of a tasty non-alcoholic substitute for the bourbon? My guests are teetotalers. Thank you for any suggestions!
This was a HUGE hit at my super bowl party yesterday! I used ginger ale as my carbonated beverage. I thought about having a glass before work this morning (hey, it has OJ in it, so I say breakfast!) but I decided to wait for apres-work. Thanks for the recipe!
Thatโs a perfect sipping cocktail :)
my family has been making a version of this for years! We call is โSchlater Slushโ as that is my momโs maiden name. Sounds like its not so unique to my family after all! (http://www.magpiesandmore.com/2010/12/whiskey-slush.html)
I also have this recipe using brandy; itโs one of those in a very old, very tattered recipe binder Iโve had since I was in my twentiesโฆand that cocktail has stood the test of time. I do think I have to try it with bourbon though..thanks for a great idea to switch it up.
This looks just like the slush I made for NYE, except I did mine with brandy. It is always a hit, and one of my favorites!
Please give your CCC a sympathy hug for me. I used to make this slush about 30 years ago. I remember one KC Chiefs game when we took a batch of this along & there were many happy (and loud) people who enjoyed it.
Happy New Year
So sorry for your loss. โHereโs a bourbon slush toast! to Nana!โ
I just LOVE your website.
My mom makes a very similar recipe to this but instead of using bourbon, she adds tequila and triple secโฆwe call it Margarita slush :)
Sorry to hear about your CCCโs Nana. Hope you have a happy new year!
So sorry for your CCCโs loss of his Nana. Michelle,I hope 2013 will bring you renewed joy and hope and continued good health.
I am sorry to hear about your loss.
This drink looks (and sounds) great. Perfect for a big crowd!
My mom who passed away on St Patrickโs day this year also made the drink for Christmas eve celebrations. Cheers to those we have lost as we celebrate the life we shared with them. Here is to your nabs & my mom.
Iโm so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family lots of love and prayers for peace and comfort.
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all!
I make something like this also. But after you boil the water and sugar, you shut off heat add tea bags, let it sit for a while, then add frozen OJ, frozen lemonade..I like to add pink lemonade. My Mom adds brandy,but I have started using rum..not spiced.So Yummy!! Then I end up using ginger-ale in place of the 7up!
My sympathies on the loss of your CCCโs grandmother. May you both remember many pleasant thoughts about her. I have nearly the exact same recipe but it uses brandy instead. Isnโt it an awesome drink?
My condolences on the loss of your cccโs nanaโฆ Your family will be in my prayers.
Mmm yes please! Have the happiest of celebrations tonight! xo
Iโm so sorry for your loss!!
Your drink does look amazing and refreshing!
Happy New Yearsโฆ
Michelle, my deepest sympathy for you and your CCC. Iโll keep you both in my prayers.
I will be thinking of you and your family. Death is never easy and at this time Iโd the year it is worse. Hope the day goes smoothly and you have a beautiful service for your Grandma!
Sorry for your loss. But thank you for the drink!
Sorry for your loss.
I take a lot of medication but will make your slush without the booze..
Sending sympathy to you and your family for your loss, Michelle.. Prayers and thoughts to you allโฆ..
LJ Dubois
I recently discovered from ordering a sazerac that I really like bourbon-dangerous discovery:) but now Iโm on the lookout for bourbon drinks and this looks goooooood.
My mom makes something similar but with vodka. She subs the bourbon for odka and the Oj for a lime concentrate. Itโs delicious!
And sorry to hear about the chiefโs nana.
you both have my deepest sympathy at the loss of your Nana.