Frozen Old Fashioned Slush Recipe
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.
- 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
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