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07.24.2017

Bourbon Slush Recipe: Kentucky Derby Museum Cookbook

A sweet, summer classic from our own Kentucky Derby Museum Cookbook:

Ingredients

Makes 3 Quarts

  • 2 ½ cups of tea (2 ½ cups of water and 2 small tea bags)
  • 1 (12 oz.) can frozen lemonade, thawed
  • 1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice
  • 2 cups Kentucky bourbon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 cups water
bourbon slush ingredients

Directions

Get your bourbon fix at the next summer cookout! Whether your guests are experienced bourbon connoisseurs or bourbon newbies, this drink will quickly become everyone’s favorite. It contains a hefty dose of bourbon but is sweet enough for the novices to thoroughly enjoy.

To begin, brew a small batch of tea and let cool to room temperature. Mix in the frozen but thawed lemonade & orange juice along with the sugar & water.

bourbon slush mixing bowl
bourbon slush mixture frozen in a mixing bowl

Now, for the most important part! Add the liquid goodness, [any] Kentucky bourbon, and mix. As always, feel free to be a bit more generous with this ingredient.

Cover & place in freezer overnight to get your bourbon-infused slushy goodness.

The next day, scoop the bourbon treat into a glass & garnish with pineapple chunks on a toothpick, or cherry. Enjoy!

bourbon slush drinks

Tips

Make the bourbon slush portable! Put mix into a plastic container with a lid and pop into a cooler filled with ice. For easy access, bring a scooping utensil.

Beware: Once you make this deliciousness, all of your bourbon-loving, tailgating friends will ask you to make a batch (or two) for every summer outing!

Love this recipe but want more? Try out other delectable bourbon-inspired recipes from our Kentucky Derby Museum Cookbook!

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