Wanted: Bourbon Slush

5.05.2011

Wanted: Bourbon Slush

Posted by Megean on 5.05.2011

Today is the day you will be introduced to the dear friend that is Bourbon Slush (unless you already know slush, then you can just count this as the celebration of your love). I know, it’s Cinco de Mayo and I should laud the wonders of the margarita, but you’re going to want to make slush this weekend for your Kentucky Derby festivities. Trust me, way better than a mint julep.

Bourbon Slush is the refreshing, sweet, frozen way to drink your bourbon. It’ll knock your socks off (in more ways than one, if you know what I mean). So, without further ado…

Bourbon Slush

2 cups bourbon
6 oz. orange juice concentrate
12 oz. lemonade concentrate
2 cups strong black tea
4 cups water

Combine ingredients and freeze overnight. Scoop slush into glass and top with ginger ale. Enjoy!

I’ll go ahead and recommend my favorite bourbon, Bulleit (it has the prettiest bottles too – you can reuse them!), but any good Kentucky bourbon will do. The original recipe also called for sugar, but it’s very sweet as is. In fact, I usually top with diet ginger ale to cut down on the sugar. If you can’t freeze overnight, do what you can. I’ve even had it over ice before. I prefer to drink it with a straw, but to each his own. Plus, it's great for Stock the Bar parties.

Are you doing anything for Derby? I love the first Saturday in May!

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images: Megean