By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 10, 2018
This Orange Bourbon Slush is a Christmas Eve tradition in my family, so I’m really excited to share it with all of you this year! It’s the perfect mixture of orange juice, lemonade, tea, and bourbon, in an icy, slushie form. It’s like a dessert and drink in one. And even though we like them for the holidays, an icy treat like this would taste just as good during the heat of summer.
Traditional Bourbon Slush
Orange Bourbon Slush is a fun and delicious treat that has become a holiday tradition in our family. This slushie cocktail will put a smile on everyone’s face!
My grandma started making this delicious concoction back in 1989, and she made it every Christmas Eve when we were growing up. Of course I didn’t get to DRINK any of it until I was 21, but I know the adults enjoyed it for many years before me!
I remember when my grandma used to give me a little taste of the orange ice when I was younger. I knew that someday, I’d be able to drink these delicious orange slushes on Christmas Eve along with everyone else!
I love having both hot and cold drink options for holiday party guests so they can choose. But everyone ends up with a bit of this icy treat, because it’s so hard to resist!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 c. sugar
- ▢ 2 c. warm water
- ▢ 6 oz. can Frozen Orange Juice – thawed
- ▢ 6 oz. can Frozen Lemonade – thawed
- ▢ 6 more cups water
- ▢ 3 t. Instant Tea
- ▢ 1 1/2 c. Bourbon can substitute Rum for Rum Slush
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Instructions
- Dissolve the sugar in 2 c. warm water.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the sugar mixture.
- Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Place in a freezer container and freeze overnight.
- Take out about 1/2 hour before serving.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make this Orange Bourbon Slush
This Orange Bourbon Slush recipe is SO easy. Maybe that’s why I like cocktail recipes so much, because they’re always so easy to make…This slush needs to be frozen overnight, so you do need to plan ahead with this recipe, but it takes almost no time at all to prep.
Then you can just pull it out of the freezer before your guests arrive, and it’s ready to serve!
- Let the cans of frozen orange juice and lemonade thaw before you begin.
- Dissolve the sugar in warm water.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (water, lemonade, orange juice, tea, bourbon) into the sugar water, and stir until fully combined.
- Place the mixture in a freezer safe container, and let it freeze overnight.
- Take it out of the freezer about 30 minutes before serving so it can begin to thaw and get slushie.
Simple as that!
More Holiday Cocktail Recipes
Cocktails are very important during the holiday season. I mean, it wouldn’t be a holiday party without a drink or two, right?
We’ve got the holiday punches, the hot toddys, the eggnog, the spiked hot chocolate, the fancy drinks, the simple drinks….I’ve got a holiday cocktail recipe to suit everyone. Here are some of my favorites:
- Holiday Punch Recipe
- Easy Holiday Sangria Recipe
- Mulled Wine Margarita
- Traditional Homemade Eggnog
This Orange Bourbon Slush is a holiday tradition for us, and I hope it can become a tradition for your family too! If you prefer rum, just replace the bourbon and make it a rum slush instead. Have a happy holiday!
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Orange Bourbon Slush
Ingredients
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 c. warm water
- 6 oz. can Frozen Orange Juice - thawed
- 6 oz. can Frozen Lemonade - thawed
- 6 more cups water
- 3 t. Instant Tea
- 1 1/2 c. Bourbon can substitute Rum for Rum Slush
Instructions
- Dissolve the sugar in 2 c. warm water.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the sugar mixture.
- Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Place in a freezer container and freeze overnight.
- Take out about 1/2 hour before serving.
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
