Bourbon Slush

By GratefulSea

A little competition for mint julips on Derby Day.

Ingredients

• 9 cups water, divided
• 3 black tea bags
• 2 cups sugar
• 12 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate
• 6 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate
• 2 cups bourbon
• 2 liters ginger ale, chilled, for serving

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Adapted from tastingtable.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of the water to a boil . Add the tea bags and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Discard the tea bags. Stir in the sugar until it dissolves.

2. In a large container, combine the brewed tea, lemonade and orange juice concentrates, remaining water and bourbon.

3. Place the container in the freezer for at least 4 to 6 hours or preferably overnight until the slush is firm all the way through.

4. Scoop the bourbon slush into a tumbler glass, top with ginger ale and serve.