Recipe: Bourbon Slush Cocktail - Kentucky Derby
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
Servings:
18 Servings
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
Directions
  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.