Best Bourbon Slush Recipe

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This Bourbon Slush Recipe is so easy and the perfect treat for every occasion! Just mix and freeze for a delicious slushy and cocktail in one.

If you’re looking for a refreshing cocktail to keep you cool all summer long, then you are going to love this Bourbon Slush recipe!  Not only is it super easy to make but it’s delicious and perfect for large crowds. And, guess what? This slushy drink isn’t just for bourbon lovers.  I can gaurantee that everyone will love this slushie cocktail.

This is a famous recipe in our family!  And, if you come to a cookout at my parent’s house, you’ll most likely get a glass of bourbon slush.

We always make sure to have bourbon slush at every party and I’ll tell you one thing – there is never any left at the end of the night. It’s a great cocktail on a hot summer day and it’s perfect for every occasion. 

Why You’ll Love this Frozen Beverage

• Simple Ingredients – Another easy cocktail recipe that only calls for a few simple ingredients and one kind of alcohol.
• Make Ahead of Time – This delicious frozen cocktail is the perfect make-ahead cocktail recipe. Just make and freeze until ready to serve.
• Perfect Large-Batch Cocktail – Easily double or triple this recipe to make enough bourbon slush to enjoy all year long. Gotta love easy large batch cocktails!
• Best Party Drink – Not only is this the perfect summer cocktail but it’s also perfect for the holiday season and your next holiday party. Just keep a container in your freezer all year long.
• Perfect Summer Drink – Slushy drinks are the best especially when it’s hot outside. A glass of bourbon slush is a snowball with alcohol – a genius combination!

Ingredients Needed to Make Bourbon Slushes

• Tea bags – I recommend using a simple black tea or your favorite tea for making iced tea and homemade sweet tea.
• Water – You will be using boiled water and room temperature water for this recipe.
• Sugar – white sugar is best for this recipe
• 1 can of frozen orange juice concentrate – let thaw before adding.
• 1 can of frozen lemonade concentrate – thawed also.
• Bourbon – Any type of bourbon will work.  I recommend using an inexpensive brand.

How to Make the Best Bourbon Slush

1. Start by boiling 2 cups of water. Steep tea bags in boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar.  
2. Add hot tea, orange juice, lemonade, bourbon and additional water to large freezer-safe container. Stir until well combined.
3. Cover container with tight-fitting lid and place in freezer until it reaches the perfect slushy texture.
4. When ready to serve, use a large spoon or ice cream scooper to scoop frozen drink into serving glasses.