Hey folks, Austin here from Beyond the Bayou Blog. Today, we’re diving into a recipe that’s become a bit of a legend in my circle – The Brandy Slush.
This drink has a funny story behind it. A few summers ago, I was hosting a cookout and realized last-minute. I had nothing interesting to serve for drinks. Panic mode set in. Then I remembered my grandpa’s old remedy for everything: “Just add brandy.“
So there I was, frantically mixing brandy with whatever I could find in my freezer. The result? This accidentally amazing brandy slush. My friends loved it so much, they refused to leave until I promised to make it again.
Since then, I’ve fine-tuned the recipe, making it the perfect blend of boozy and refreshing. It’s now my go-to for any gathering, rain or shine. Trust me, once you try this brandy slush, you’ll be the talk of every party. Let’s get mixing!
Brandy Slush Recipe
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- 9×13-inch pan
- Measuring Cups
- Spoon for stirring
- Freezer
- Glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 4 2g bags green tea
- 5 cups boiling water divided
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 cups brandy
- 1 12 fluid ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1 12 fluid ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 2 liter bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
Instructions
- Steep 4 green tea bags in 2 cups of boiling water for 10 minutes.
- In a 9×13-inch pan, dissolve 1 cup of sugar in 3 cups of boiling water.
- Stir in 2 cups of brandy, 1 can of frozen lemonade concentrate, and 1 can of frozen orange juice concentrate until well combined.
- Remove the tea bags and add the tea to the brandy mixture.
- Freeze the mixture for 8 hours or overnight.
- To serve, scoop the desired amount of slush into a glass.
- Fill the glass with lemon-lime soda and stir.
Nutrition
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What to Serve with Brandy Slush?
