If you can’t make it to Bourbon Street to celebrate Mardi Gras this year, mix up this tasty and potent frozen drink to bring Bourbon Street to you. This make ahead cocktail can be frozen and served as a slush or, if you prefer, you can serve it on the rocks. If you are looking for an alternative to the traditional New Orleans Hurricane cocktail (if you missed that recipe, you can find it in a previous post titled Mardi Gras Party Tips), this frozen treat from the Big Easy is just the ticket.
My mother in law made a version of this drink and it was a staple at many parties. The addition of the brewed black tea (which was not in her version) is what truly makes this a ‘southern’ drink. We all know Southerners love their tea!
Bourbon Slush
Ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups strong brewed black tea
- 2 cups bourbon whiskey
- 1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
Directions
- In a large bowl or container, mix together the orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, pineapple juice, sugar, tea, and whiskey. Transfer to shallow bowls or dishes, and freeze overnight.
- Remove the frozen mixture from the freezer and let stand for about 10 minutes. Chop with a wire whisk or potato masher to make a slushy consistency. Place scoops of the frozen slush into glasses, and top off with the lemon-lime flavored soda.
Lori is a content writer for Discount Party Supplies. She is married with three kids and hosts many family gatherings and parties. In her free time, Lori enjoys taking yoga classes and in her secret life, she likes going to heavy metal concerts (but don’t tell the other soccer moms!).
