Beat the summer heat with this delightful Brandy Slush II recipe. Made with a mix of tangy citrus juices, lemon-lime soda, and a splash of brandy, this frozen cocktail is perfect for outdoor gatherings or simply enjoying on a hot day. It's easy to make, and the best part is you can prepare it ahead of time and keep it frozen until you're ready to serve. Get ready to party with this refreshing and zesty drink!
Ingredients
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 ounces instant tea powder
- 1 can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup brandy
- 2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled
Directions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in boiling water. Stir in the instant tea powder until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the lemonade and orange juice concentrates. Mix well.
- Add in the brandy and mix again.
- Pour the mixture into a large freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
- To serve, scoop the slush into glasses and top each glass with lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Brandy Slush was popularized in the 1970s and became a staple at Midwestern holiday parties.
The slush can be enjoyed as a non-alcoholic beverage by omitting the brandy and adding more fruit juices.
You can customize the slush by adding different flavors of frozen juice concentrates such as raspberry or pineapple.
This recipe is easily scalable and can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.