Name: Frozen Old Fashioned Slush Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: PT-491260H28M13S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups bourbon (Four Roses recommended); 12 ounces (1 can) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 2 tablespoons Luxardo cherry juice; 1/4 cup bitters; 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda per serving; Orange slice; Luxardo cherries

Introduction

The Frozen Old Fashioned Slush is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, perfect for warm days and casual gatherings. Creamy bourbon meets citrus and cherry flavors in a cool, slushy form that’s easy to serve and enjoy.

Four short clear glasses are filled with a light orange slushy drink that has a slightly rough texture. Each glass is topped with a small orange slice and a shiny black cherry placed side by side on the icy surface. The glasses are arranged on a white plate that has a subtle scalloped edge, set on a white marbled texture. In the foreground, there are blurred orange tulip flowers adding a soft touch to the scene. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 cups bourbon (My favorite is Four Roses)
12 ounces (one can) frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons Luxardo cherry juice*
1/4 cup bitters
For serving:
- Lemon-lime soda (1/4 cup per serving)
- Orange slice and Luxardo cherries*

Instructions

Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Stir continuously and bring to a boil. Cook until the sugar is fully dissolved, about five minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Step 2: Stir in the bourbon, frozen orange juice concentrate, Luxardo cherry juice, and bitters into the cooled syrup.
Step 3: Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe baking dish that holds at least 3 quarts. Freeze for 10 to 12 hours or overnight. For a smoother texture, stir the mixture once or twice with a fork during freezing.
Step 4: To serve, spoon about 3/4 cup of the slush into a glass. Top with about 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda. Garnish with an orange slice and a Luxardo cherry.

Tips & Variations

Use quality bourbon for the best flavor—Four Roses works wonderfully, but any favorite bourbon will do.
If Luxardo cherry juice or cherries aren’t available, substitute with maraschino cherry juice and cherries, though flavor will differ slightly.
For a less sweet version, reduce the sugar by a quarter cup.
Stirring the slush during freezing helps break up ice crystals, creating a smoother consistency.

Storage

Store any leftover slush in the freezer in a sealed container for up to one week. Before serving again, allow it to soften slightly at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, then stir well to refresh the texture.

How to Serve

The image shows four clear glass cups filled with a light orange, slushy textured drink with tiny bubbles visible throughout. Each cup has one black cherry and one thin orange slice placed on top as garnish. The glasses sit closely together on a white plate with a slightly wavy rim, which rests on a red and white striped cloth over a wooden surface. The background shows soft, out-of-focus areas that emphasize the drinks in front. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this slush without alcohol?

Yes, simply omit the bourbon and increase the orange juice concentrate or add extra water and sugar to balance the flavor for a non-alcoholic version.

How can I make the slush texture smoother?

Stir the mixture once or twice during the freezing process to break up ice crystals. Alternately, pulse the frozen mix in a blender before serving for a smoother consistency.

Frozen Old Fashioned Slush Recipe

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This Frozen Old Fashioned Slush is a refreshing twist on the classic bourbon cocktail, perfect for warm weather. It combines bourbon, frozen orange juice concentrate, bitters, and a touch of cherry juice, then is frozen into a slushy texture and served with lemon-lime soda and garnishes for a vibrant, icy treat.

Author: Daniel
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10-12 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Cocktail
Method: Freezing
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Slush Mixture

6 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 cups bourbon (Four Roses recommended)
12 ounces (1 can) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons Luxardo cherry juice
1/4 cup bitters

For Serving

1/4 cup lemon-lime soda per serving
Orange slice
Luxardo cherries

Instructions

Make Simple Syrup: In a large saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Stir continuously and bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely before proceeding.
Combine Ingredients: Once the syrup is cooled, stir in the bourbon, thawed orange juice concentrate, Luxardo cherry juice, and bitters until well blended.
Freeze Mixture: Pour the combined mixture into a freezer-safe baking dish with at least 3-quart capacity. Freeze for 10 to 12 hours or overnight. For the best texture, stir the mixture with a fork once or twice during the freezing process to break up ice crystals.
Assemble and Serve: Scoop about 3/4 cup of the frozen Old Fashioned slush into a glass. Top with 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda. Garnish with an orange slice and a Luxardo cherry for a festive presentation.

Notes

Ensure the sugar syrup is completely cooled before mixing with bourbon to prevent evaporation of alcohol.
Stirring the slush mixture during freezing improves texture by reducing large ice crystals.
Use high-quality bourbon and Luxardo cherries for the best flavor.
This recipe serves approximately 8 people depending on serving size.
The frozen concentrate should be fully thawed to blend smoothly into the mixture.

Keywords: Old Fashioned Slush, Frozen Bourbon Cocktail, Summer Cocktail, Bourbon Slush, Frozen Old Fashioned