Beat the heat with a Southern classic- bourbon slush! Fresh brewed tea, tangy citrus, and good Kentucky bourbon freeze into a frozen cocktail perfect for outdoor parties, backyard BBQs, pool side, and lazy summer days. It's simple to make and easier to sip; this is a tasty slushy all grown ups will love.
"I made this for our Memorial Day BBQ. It was my contribution and it was a hit! Everyone asked for your recipe. Thanks!"
★★★★★- Tekka
"Glass half full, glass half empty. Who cares as long as there is bourbon in it?"
This is your drink for the summer! Cold, icy, sweet, smooth, and delicious..... just strong enough to make you forget about work and slip straight into weekend mode.
It is definitely one of our favorite summer drinks. I love making it on hot summer days for the beach and back yard parties. I hope you love this boozy drink too. Enjoy! Xoxo~Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following ingredients to make this bourbon slush recipe.
- bourbon- You can use any bourbon for this recipe. Because it is mixed with flavorful ingredients, you do not have to use an expensive, high end bourbon. Save your good stuff for sipping in a glasss another day. If you are out of bourbon or not a fan of bourbon, you can substitute with a dark rum.
- lemonade concentrate (frozen)
- orange juice concentrate (frozen)
- pineapple juice
- unsweetened black tea- I recommend using fresh brewed tea. This drink is sweet without the extra sugar. If you want it "real sweet," you can use sweet tea.
- water
- ginger ale- You can substitute with Sprite, 7-Up, or lemon-lime soda. For less sugar, and a less sweet cocktail, you can substitute with club soda.
Steps
Follow these simple steps to make bourbon slush.
- Combine orange juice, lemonade, pineapple juice, unsweetened tea, water, and bourbon in a large container.
- Freeze overnight in an airtight container until the bourbon slush is firm.
- Scoop the frozen cocktail into a glass.
- Add just a little ginger ale to each glass to make it slushy.
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Freezing Tip
This recipe makes a large batch, perfect for summer parties. If you're not serving a crowd, simply mix all the ingredients and divide the liquid into smaller freezer-safe containers. That way, you can enjoy a fresh batch of frozen bourbon slush whenever you need it.
About the recipe
My dear friend Dede Hedgepeth shared this recipe with me. Dede and I co-hosted the "Annual Evening of Care Dinner" in my home. The Evening of Care dinner is a catered dinner event that raises funds for the Care Clinic.
The CARE Clinic is a non-profit health clinic that provides free quality medical care and dental extractions to eligible uninsured, low income adults who live in Cumberland County.
Dede made this bourbon slush to serve as our cocktail. Our guests LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the slush. Since then, I have been serving this frozen drink for all kinds of fun occasions.
And because it was so good, I am sharing this lovely frozen alcoholic drink recipe with you!
Dede is also the same very dear friend that shared the very popular Crock-Pot Pepperoncini Roast Recipe. If you like a spicy dish, you will love this one. And it is sooooo EASY!
Also, for my bourbon lovers, try my Bourbon Brown Sugar Fudge and Homemade Cough Syrup!
Please leave me a comment below if you make this bourbon slush, and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.
Also post your picture of your frozen cocktail on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
Bourbon Slush-(Frozen Cocktail for Parties)
Ingredients
- 6 ounces orange juice concentrate (frozen)
- 12 ounces lemonade concentrate (frozen)
- 46 ounces pineapple juice
- 4 cups freshly brewed unsweetened tea
- 2 ½ cups bourbon
- 4 cups water
- Ginger Ale
Instructions
- Combine orange juice, lemonade, pineapple juice, unsweetened tea, water, and bourbon in a large container.
- Freeze overnight until bourbon slush is firm.
- Scoop the frozen cocktail into a glass.
- Add just a little ginger ale to each glass to make it slushy.
B Martin says
My family requests this slush at every family outing!!
Always positive comments and so easy to prepare and serve!!
Thank you
Suzette says
I hosted a Girl's Night Out last evening and severed this drink. It was a total hit!!! Everyone loved it and wanted more. Yummy
Tekka says
I made this for our Memorial Day BBQ. It was my contribution and it was a hit! Everyone asked for your recipe. Thanks!
Maggie @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
This Bourbon Slush has my name written all over it. YUM! YUM!
Tatiana says
I know myself, when i mess with something deliciously sweet and boozy , i never stop with just one drink! More like 5!
Debs says
This is absolutely my kind of drink. And it sounds like it was a really lovely event for such a great cause.
Ben Myhre says
I am loving this drink. I would, however, substitute out a Luxardo cherry. They are my favorite.
Monica | Nourish & Fete says
This sounds like a fantastic drink, and an even more fantastic occasion to have hosted in your home! I love that you could focus on apps and drinks -- frees you up to do something really special in those categories, like this delicious drink!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
An adult slush -- I'm all for that. It would be a great summer drink. It is so nice you and your friends do such a wonderful event for those less fortunate. It's people like you, that take the time to do something that gives communities their good name.
Rachel says
The balance of flavors in this slushy recipe sounds really lovely and your table centerpieces are just as lovely!