🍹 Easy Made Boozy Brandy Slush Recipe for Any Occasion

brandy slush recipe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from cocktail lovers and holiday hosts)
🍊 Citrusy | 🍑 Fruity | 🥂 Party-Perfect

If you’re looking for a refreshing, make-ahead cocktail that’s just as good at a summer barbecue as it is at a holiday gathering, this Brandy Slush recipe is the answer. It’s icy, citrusy, sweet, and boozy—all in one frosty scoop.

Perfect for serving a crowd, gifting in jars, or keeping in the freezer for whenever you want a fun cocktail ready to go.

Why You’ll Love This brandy slush recipe

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
❄️ Freeze Time: 8 hours (overnight is best)
🍽️ Serves: 10–12
💰 Cost: Around $15–20 (depending on your brandy)
✨ Flavor: Sweet, citrusy, and slightly boozy
🧡 Perfect For: Holiday parties, summer cookouts, or make-ahead cocktails

Ingredients – Everything You’ll Need

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 green tea bags
• 1 (12 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 (12 oz) can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 2 cups brandy
• 7 cups water
• Lemon-lime soda or ginger ale (for serving)

How to Make brandy slush recipe

Step 1: Make the Tea Base

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, steep the tea bags for 5 minutes, then discard bags. Stir in sugar until dissolved.

Step 2: Combine the Good Stuff

In a large freezer-safe container, mix the tea base with orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, brandy, and 7 cups of water. Stir well to combine.

Step 3: Freeze Overnight

Cover and freeze for at least 8 hours, stirring once or twice during freezing if possible. The mixture won’t freeze solid due to the alcohol but will form a slushy texture.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy

To serve, scoop some slush into a glass and top with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. Stir gently and sip away!

Fun Variations

• Cranberry Twist – Add 1 cup cranberry juice for a tart holiday version.
• Peach Brandy Swap – Use peach brandy for a fruity, Southern-inspired flavor.
• Spiced Winter Slush – Stir in a pinch of cinnamon or cloves for a warm seasonal touch.

What Everyone’s Saying About brandy slush recipe

“We serve this every Christmas—it’s our family tradition now!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Linda M.

“Perfect for summer BBQs—everyone goes back for seconds.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Rob K.

“Easy to make, refreshing, and keeps well in the freezer.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Hannah P.

Brandy Slush – Refreshing, Citrusy, and Perfect for Parties

Cool, citrusy, and boozy, Brandy Slush is the ultimate party drink. This frozen cocktail is made with tea, fruit juice, and brandy, then frozen into a refreshing slush that’s scooped into glasses and topped with lemon-lime soda. It’s tangy, sweet, and just strong enough to make it a crowd favorite for summer gatherings, holidays, or any celebration

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Beverage, cocktail

Cuisine: American

Calories: 160

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups water
• 4 black tea bags or 4 tsp loose leaf tea
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 12 oz can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1 12 oz can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 2 cups brandy
• 7 cups water for mixing with juice and brandy
• Lemon-lime soda Sprite/7-Up or ginger ale, for serving

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Large mixing container with lid (freezer-safe)
• Freezer
• Glasses for serving

Method

 

Brew the tea

1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags.

Make the slush mixture

1. Stir sugar into hot tea until dissolved.
2. In a large container, combine tea mixture, orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, brandy, and 7 cups water. Stir well.

Freeze

1. Cover container and place in the freezer for 6–8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally during the first few hours if possible. Mixture will freeze into a soft, scoopable slush.

Serve

1. Scoop slush into glasses. Top with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. Stir gently and serve with a spoon or straw.

Notes

For a stronger kick, add an extra ½ cup of brandy.

For a lighter version, replace half the brandy with additional orange juice.

Store slush in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just scoop and serve when ready.

FAQ – Brandy Slush

This Brandy Slush is fruity, refreshing, and perfect for any party or holiday gathering. If you enjoy creative, fun cocktails, you’ll also love this Detox Smoothies, a grown-up twist on a childhood favorite that’s just as easy to make and guaranteed to impress your guests.