Nobody knows quite where the Bourbon Slush came from, but this easy recipe is great for its versatility. It can be enjoyed solo, but it also makes for an excellent batch cocktail for a party. The refreshing frozen texture makes it great for summer, but the warm, smoky flavor of bourbon and black tea gives it an autumnal use, too. However you’re enjoying it, this is a fun, easy dessert cocktail.
Why is Black Tea in a Bourbon Slush Recipe?
The black tea addition into the bourbon slush is inspired by the sweet tea traditions of the American South. It also adds a little bit of an earthy flavor to complement all of the citrus and sugar from the bourbon and citrus concentrates. Another fun fact is that you use a lemon and orange frozen concentrates rather than just juice, because alcohol itself doesn’t freeze, so you need the icy concentrates to speed things up.
Easy Bourbon Slush Recipe
Burbon Slush Ingredients
- 1 pt Bourbon
- 1 container frozen orange juice from concentrate (12 oz)
- 1 container frozen lemonade from concentrate (12 oz)
- 7 cups water
- 2 cups strong black tea
Cocktail Instructions
- To make the black tea, take 9 black teabags, boil in 2 cups of water, and let sit for 1 hour.
- Place all ingredients into a large container. We split everything between two 64 ounce mason jars. Stir everything until completely combined.
- Place containers in the freezer overnight. Using a large spoon, scrape the frozen mixture to get a slushy texture and serve.
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Recipe by Sarah Cascone / Photography by Dave Bryce
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