How To Make Bourbon Slush Recipe

I'm SO excited to share this Bourbon Slush recipe with you all today!! I first had this Bourbon Slush about 15 years ago when a neighbor made it and it was love-at-first-bite...or spoonful that is!

Even if Bourbon is not your "thing" this bourbon slush recipe is crazy-delicious and refreshing that you just have to try it! Prepare to be smitten! 

This is a super simple recipe to make and you will be the hit of any party you bring it to. Seriously!! You have to time when you bring it out or its G-O-N-E! 

Isn't it funny how boozy concoctions or really good food get everyone excited? When someone makes something really good, everyone wants to know who brought it and then they want the recipe THIS bourbon drink recipe is one of those!

Why you'll love this recipe for Bourbon Slushies

• This Bourbon Slush never lasts, its g-o-n-e every time I bring it out!
•  Make it ahead of time and store it in the freezer to have on-hand whenever a gathering pops up. It will thaw in minutes on a warm day and be perfectly slushy.
• Its refreshing.
• A less expensive way to serve a bourbon beverage.

Ingredients

• Cranberry juice
• Ginger Ale
• Lemon simple syrup (see notes for recipe)
• Bourbon

Once you know how to make Bourbon Slush, you'll be making it often in the warmer months!

I encourage BOTH Bourbon lovers who think they won't like this because it's not straight Bourbon AND people who THINK they don't want anything to do with drinking Bourbon to try it. This is one of those magical recipes that everyone seems to enjoy! Seriously, no one yet hasn't been smitten with this Bourbon Slush recipe!

How to make it

Making Bourbon Slush is easy, just 4 ingredients. All you need is a decent Bourbon (not super expensive but not the cheapest), cranberry juice, ginger ale, and a quick homemade lemon simple syrup. Combine it all in a large container, pitcher, pot or bowl and then place it in the freezer overnight or longer until ready to use.

Variations

• Honestly, this recipe is so delicious as is. The ginger ae lends the slush a subtle hint of ginger which is perfect.
• You could vary this and use 7-up or Sprite.
• You could also make an orange or lime simple syrup instead of lemon for a slightly different taste.
• To make it taste more like an old fashioned, you could add in some Maraschino cherry juice as well and like I said above to make an orange simple syrup. Yum!
• You can also make this as strong or weak as you like. The weaker you make it (less Bourbon) the more it will freeze). For a more pure Bourbon taste, half the cranberry juice.

All I can say is MAKE THIS! This is one of those super-easy recipes you can make and be the hit of any party you bring it to!

Tag me on Instagram or Facebook when you make it! I seriously love knowing when people enjoy my recipes! And I'd love to see the fun you're having after one or two of these!

Great food always brings people together and creates life-long memories!

Other make ahead alcohol drinks to try

I am known in my circles for a number of delicious and creative boozy concoctions. Check out some of my favorites below:

Apple Pie Moonshine The OG for a reason!

Peach Moonshine Summer in a glass. The peaches in the jar are delicious too!

Chocolate Moonshine  AH-mazing!!  people go nuts for this shot. Keep it ice cold in your freezer.

Watermelon Lime Moonshine  You can also make THIS as a watermelon slushie. Winning! 

Ingredients for Bourbon Slush

Stock up, make a bunch and freeze for the next gathering you have!

Cheers!! - Colleen

Recipe originally posted August 2019, updated June 2024.

How To Make Bourbon Slush

Colleen Kennedy

This recipe for How To Make Bourbon Slush is so flavorful and incredibly refreshing! Wow your family and friends with it at your next barbecue or party!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Servings

Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 32 oz cranberry juice
• 1 liter 4 ¼ cups Ginger Ale
• 1 ½ cups lemon simple syrup see notes for recipe)
• 2 cups Bourbon

Instructions

 

• Combine all ingredients together in a pitcher or large pot or bowl. Place in freezer and freeze overnight or up to 30 days. As it begins to freeze up, stir it every couple of hours.

Notes

Typically making simple syrup is a 1 to 1 ratio...one part water to one part sugar (1 cup water / 1 cup sugar) however for this recipe, I make it a little less sweet.
Here is the recipe for Lemon Simple Syrup:

1 cup water
Juice of one lemon
½ cup sugar (however you can totally add 1 cup of sugar as well)

Heat the above in a small saucepan and stir just until sugar melts. Cool.
Can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed mason jar or container until ready to use.

The better the Bourbon...the better the Bourbon slush. No need to use your best stuff, just don't use the cheapest 🙂

Nutrition

Serving: 12gCalories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 23gSodium: 8mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19g

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Cheers!! XO - Colleen

Originally posted August 2019. Updated June, 2024. Since I am not a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist, I use a WordPress plug-in to calculate the nutritional information provided in the recipe card.