I am sure a lot of you will remember 'Slush Drinks' from long ago. I love them. They are so easy and fun to have around for company.
I am bringing one up for Easter weekend and thought you all might enjoy it too.
Brandy or Bourbon Slush
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 1/2c. water
1 (6 oz.) can frozen lemonade, undiluted
1 (12 oz.) can frozen orange juice, undiluted
1 1/2 c. bourbon or brandy
2 c. water
4 tea bags
Lemon-lime drink or gingerale
Heat 3 1/2 cups of water and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is disolved. Let cool. Add in a gallon container, juice concentrate and cooled sugar water, mix together. Boil 2 cups water and add tea bags. Steep 5 minutes let cool. Pour into juice mixture. Chill in fridge; then add brandy or bourbon; While freezing, stir every hour or two to keep alcohol blended. Serve partially thawed. Put a scoop or two into a glass and add with 7-up or gingerale for a refreshing drink.
If you have a favorite slush drink, please add it. I'd love to have a couple of these convenient crowd pleasers in the freezer for company this summer.
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This is one of my favorites too:
Rhubarb Slush
2 qts. rhubarb, trimmed and chopped
3 cups sugar
2 qts. water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1-2 cups vodka (to your taste or completely optional)
1 pkg. strawberry gelatin 3 oz.
Combine rhubarb, sugar, water and lemon juice in a non-aluminum kettle. Bring to a boil and boil for 10-15 minutes until rhubarb is tender. Pour mixture through a sieve discarding solids. Whisk gelatin into the strained juice. If adding Vodka, add it now. Mix together and free in plastic container (ice cream container works well).
To serve, spoon scoops of frozen mixture into tall tumblers and fill with 7-up, Sprite or club soda. Or your choice of carbonated beverage. Makes 1/2 gallon.
I am bringing one up for Easter weekend and thought you all might enjoy it too.
Brandy or Bourbon Slush
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 1/2c. water
1 (6 oz.) can frozen lemonade, undiluted
1 (12 oz.) can frozen orange juice, undiluted
1 1/2 c. bourbon or brandy
2 c. water
4 tea bags
Lemon-lime drink or gingerale
Heat 3 1/2 cups of water and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is disolved. Let cool. Add in a gallon container, juice concentrate and cooled sugar water, mix together. Boil 2 cups water and add tea bags. Steep 5 minutes let cool. Pour into juice mixture. Chill in fridge; then add brandy or bourbon; While freezing, stir every hour or two to keep alcohol blended. Serve partially thawed. Put a scoop or two into a glass and add with 7-up or gingerale for a refreshing drink.
If you have a favorite slush drink, please add it. I'd love to have a couple of these convenient crowd pleasers in the freezer for company this summer.
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This is one of my favorites too:
Rhubarb Slush
2 qts. rhubarb, trimmed and chopped
3 cups sugar
2 qts. water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1-2 cups vodka (to your taste or completely optional)
1 pkg. strawberry gelatin 3 oz.
Combine rhubarb, sugar, water and lemon juice in a non-aluminum kettle. Bring to a boil and boil for 10-15 minutes until rhubarb is tender. Pour mixture through a sieve discarding solids. Whisk gelatin into the strained juice. If adding Vodka, add it now. Mix together and free in plastic container (ice cream container works well).
To serve, spoon scoops of frozen mixture into tall tumblers and fill with 7-up, Sprite or club soda. Or your choice of carbonated beverage. Makes 1/2 gallon.