Bourbon slush is a slushy, slightly frozen, sweet, boozy drink that's perfect for summer sipping and sharing with friends.

Welcome to your new favorite summer drink!

I loved this bourbon slush before I became a bourbon lover.

You don’t actually really taste the bourbon, so don’t let that deter you if you're not a big bourbon fan.

But you guys, this drink. Oh. My.

My mom passed this recipe on to me.

Bourbon slush was a classic 1970s drink, she said. She and my dad used to make it when they were young and on a beach vacation.

And after what I'm sure was a long hiatus while they had us kids around growing up, we became adults and they've brought back this beloved drink!

It’s slushy, it’s sweet, it’s a perfect combination of afternoon flavors.

Especially in the summertime when it's so hot out. (We live in the South. It gets oh so very hot!)

And it goes down sooo nicely!

Bourbon slush is also amazingly addictive!

You’ll just want to sip it, spoon it, gulp it down all afternoon.

And I’m not gonna stop ya. I'll just encourage you to swim in the shallow end of the pool. And drink lots and lots of water to go with it. 🙂

Now, just a few quick notes on how to make this drink.

Recipe Notes:

• This needs to be made ahead, so please plan accordingly. The bourbon mixture goes into the freezer to get all slushy and that requires time.
• It won't freeze completely because of the alcohol, but it will get somewhat solid. Use a spoon to scrape up how much you want.
• Normally, I like really good bourbon. I have all my favorites for different types of drinks. But honestly, this does not require quality bourbon. Any kind will do here.
• This makes a BIG batch. Trust me, you'll go through it. And it stores great. But you do need a large freezer-safe container and room in your freezer to store it. (You can also pour the mixture into a large freezer-safe bag and seal it to store it that way.)
• You can top the slush with Ginger Ale or Sprite. Both are good. (I opt for diet because this already has plenty of sweetness, but you do you.)

Mix this up, let it freeze, then scoop it out, top it off and relax in a rocking chair or lounge chair or adirondack chair - or shoot, your front stoop - and taste some summer.

(And if you love slushy drinks like I do, check out this frozen screwdriver. Delicious!)

Enjoy and cheers!

XO,

Kathryn

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Yield: 10-12 servings

Bourbon Slush

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Bourbon slush is a slushy, slightly frozen, sweet, boozy drink that's perfect for summer sipping and sharing with friends.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Inactive Time 23 hours 50 minutes

Total Time 1 day

Ingredients

• 2 (12 oz.) cans frozen lemonade
• 1 (12 oz.) can frozen orange juice
• 7 cups water
• 7 teaspoons instant tea
• 2 cups bourbon (see notes)
• For serving: diet Sprite or diet Ginger Ale

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients (except soda) until well combined. Store covered in an airtight container in the freezer for at least 24 hours.
2. Use a spoon to scrape and scoop the bourbon slush into a glass. Fill about ⅔rds full and top with diet Sprite or diet Ginger Ale. Mix with the spoon to get it to a slushy consistency. Enjoy!

Notes

Bourbon: Normally, I like really good bourbon. I have all my favorites for different types of drinks. But honestly, this does not require quality bourbon. Any kind will do here.

This makes a large batch and requires a large container or bag to store it in the freezer. Plus the space to store it in the freezer.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 81Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 13mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 0g