Bourbon Slushie Recipe

bubbajack

Went back to page one.....we have enjoyed these on several occasions, Ron's at the Butt blast, in person, and the one's we made. After the first gallon bag, I can hardly tell the difference between his and mine. 

His is better than mine, because his kids use the good stuff,

YukonRon

bubbajack said:

Went back to page one.....we have enjoyed these on several occasions, Ron's at the Butt blast, in person, and the one's we made. After the first gallon bag, I can hardly tell the difference between his and mine. 

His is better than mine, because his kids use the good stuff,

His kids have learned a bit about my Bourbon, they found out where I keep the good stuff for them, but not the great stuff for you and I.

I have learned.

FanOfFanboys

I have a bunch of family coming over Saturday from PA. I will make this Friday night

And next week is beach week for us so I'll whip up another batch

Thanks!

I don't like tea though. Think subbing pineapple juice or something would work? Maybe cut back on the sugar?

Langner91

FanOfFanboys said:

I have a bunch of family coming over Saturday from PA. I will make this Friday night

And next week is beach week for us so I'll whip up another batch

Thanks!

I don't like tea though. Think subbing pineapple juice or something would work? Maybe cut back on the sugar?

I made it the other day.  You don't taste the tea at all.  I would leave it in as it might tame the sweet.  And, I cut the sugar in half.  It is wonderful.

Next time, I  will add more booze.  I have been putting an extra shot in each glass.  

Thatgrimguy

LOL... perfect timing for this to rerise... I just found a HUGE vac bag filled with this stuff on the bottom of my chest freezer from a solid 3-4 years ago when you were first sharing this gem!! I'm breaking into it this weekend and couldn't be more excited. Funny I see this today!

Jcl5150

FanOfFanboys said:

I have a bunch of family coming over Saturday from PA. I will make this Friday night

And next week is beach week for us so I'll whip up another batch

Thanks!

I don't like tea though. Think subbing pineapple juice or something would work? Maybe cut back on the sugar?

Like Langner91 said, you don’t taste the tea at all.  I only used a half cup of sugar and I used a peach-flavored bourbon and it was unbelievably tasty!

YukonRon

We we served it in Italy when there for a few weeks in 2019-2020. 

We gave out the recipe to about 20 folks, some were from various departments of state for other countries. 

I do not know if this thing is global yet, but it is not for the lack of trying.

YukonRon

Thatgrimguy said:

LOL... perfect timing for this to rerise... I just found a HUGE vac bag filled with this stuff on the bottom of my chest freezer from a solid 3-4 years ago when you were first sharing this gem!! I'm breaking into it this weekend and couldn't be more excited. Funny I see this today!

I have been to fellow Green Eggers events, and brought some in as marinade. It is nothing if not versatile.

Great find, I hope you enjoy.

YukonRon

Jcl5150 said:

FanOfFanboys said:

I have a bunch of family coming over Saturday from PA. I will make this Friday night

And next week is beach week for us so I'll whip up another batch

Thanks!

I don't like tea though. Think subbing pineapple juice or something would work? Maybe cut back on the sugar?

Like Langner91 said, you don’t taste the tea at all.  I only used a half cup of sugar and I used a peach-flavored bourbon and it was unbelievably tasty!

The tea acts as a flavor balancing additive. We use the original recipe, and for the major bourbon connoisseurs, we will add a splash or two to the poured amount. Everybody is happy then.

Langner91

YukonRon said:

Jcl5150 said:

FanOfFanboys said:

I have a bunch of family coming over Saturday from PA. I will make this Friday night

And next week is beach week for us so I'll whip up another batch

Thanks!

I don't like tea though. Think subbing pineapple juice or something would work? Maybe cut back on the sugar?

Like Langner91 said, you don’t taste the tea at all.  I only used a half cup of sugar and I used a peach-flavored bourbon and it was unbelievably tasty!

The tea acts as a flavor balancing additive. We use the original recipe, and for the major bourbon connoisseurs, we will add a splash or two to the poured amount. Everybody is happy then.

This ^.  Exactly This ^!  Until you can't say slush!

YukonRon

Thatgrimguy said:

LOL... perfect timing for this to rerise... I just found a HUGE vac bag filled with this stuff on the bottom of my chest freezer from a solid 3-4 years ago when you were first sharing this gem!! I'm breaking into it this weekend and couldn't be more excited. Funny I see this today!

I do remain curious, as to find out, how were the slushies after all this time?

I have never kept a bag around that long. When we make a batch, it lasts 2-3 days, tops. In this neighborhood, anyway.

Please let me know. I remember what we mixed it with, and really interested in how it held up after that long in the freezer. Hope it was enjoyable.

FanOfFanboys

Made it just now. Can't wait until breakfast

YukonRon

FanOfFanboys said:

Made it just now. Can't wait until breakfast

Go easy. At one of the Blasts, in years past, we found the hat of an attendee, upon returning it, we actually found him about half way under the RV, sleeping it off.

If I do bourbon Slushies for breakfast, I am having a mega bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich on thick crusty toasted sour dough bread.

I should also mention logistics: Close to an area, I will want to lay down, if need be.

YukonRon

Changed out my XL bands and hinge today. Already had changed the gaskets, pretty easy on both jobs. I wish I had changed out the bands 2 years ago. What an unbelievable difference that has made.

Langner91

Just ordered these:
https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-Popsicle-Freezer-Healthy-Smoothies/dp/B01MDUDWHH/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=freezer+pop+bags&qid=1624823468&sr=8-5

Going to make bourbon slushie pops for next weekend!  Much easier than having to scoop them out each time someone wants one!

YukonRon

This is a great Idea, I might do that as well. I typically use a food saver bag and clip the edge and just squeeze. Occasionally I hit the target, depending how many I have had up until that point.

Eventually it gets to the point where I let them fill their own cup. It seems to work better that way.

Let me know how that works out.

Powak

Anyone use Ezra Brooks for this?

YukonRon

Powak said:

Anyone use Ezra Brooks for this?

EB works just fine. Find your flavor profile and use it. We have used a variety of bourbon from different distilleries, including Ezra. We have yet to have a major complaint from anyone, other than “I am out” when needing more.

Thatgrimguy

YukonRon said:

Thatgrimguy said:

LOL... perfect timing for this to rerise... I just found a HUGE vac bag filled with this stuff on the bottom of my chest freezer from a solid 3-4 years ago when you were first sharing this gem!! I'm breaking into it this weekend and couldn't be more excited. Funny I see this today!

I do remain curious, as to find out, how were the slushies after all this time?

I have never kept a bag around that long. When we make a batch, it lasts 2-3 days, tops. In this neighborhood, anyway.

Please let me know. I remember what we mixed it with, and really interested in how it held up after that long in the freezer. Hope it was enjoyable.

It still great. I made it stoopid strong lol. I used makers mark, i'm sure because that's all i ever drink.   I really can't tell if it's any different than fresh.

YukonRon

Thatgrimguy said:

YukonRon said:

Thatgrimguy said:

LOL... perfect timing for this to rerise... I just found a HUGE vac bag filled with this stuff on the bottom of my chest freezer from a solid 3-4 years ago when you were first sharing this gem!! I'm breaking into it this weekend and couldn't be more excited. Funny I see this today!

I do remain curious, as to find out, how were the slushies after all this time?

I have never kept a bag around that long. When we make a batch, it lasts 2-3 days, tops. In this neighborhood, anyway.

Please let me know. I remember what we mixed it with, and really interested in how it held up after that long in the freezer. Hope it was enjoyable.

It still great. I made it stoopid strong lol. I used makers mark, i'm sure because that's all i ever drink.   I really can't tell if it's any different than fresh.

Thank you for the update. Maker’s is a great bourbon to use. We have used it once or twice. Everybody loved them.

Powak

YukonRon said:

Powak said:

Anyone use Ezra Brooks for this?

EB works just fine. Find your flavor profile and use it. We have used a variety of bourbon from different distilleries, including Ezra. We have yet to have a major complaint from anyone, other than “I am out” when needing more.

Don’t wanna go “Better than Ezra”

northGAcock

caliking said:

Occasionally, I get nostalgic re: the morons I've destroyed with Ron's slushies. 

Wait... what was I talking about??

FIFY

FanOfFanboys

FanOfFanboys said:

Made it just now. Can't wait until breakfast

Was great. I drank them all morning and afternoon for 2 1/2 days before I ran out. I'm the only bourbon drinker in the family so was all for me. Will definitely make again. Thanks!

BigreenGreg

I’m going to charge the batteries for my hero black camera and document the carnage as all reason slides away from my poor unsuspecting neighbors. May be interesting.

YukonRon

northGAcock said:

caliking said:

Occasionally, I get nostalgic re: the morons I've destroyed with Ron's slushies. 

Wait... what was I talking about??

FIFY

Thinking it was neurons? Whatever they are. I do not believe I have any left.

YukonRon

BigreenGreg said:

I’m going to charge the batteries for my hero black camera and document the carnage as all reason slides away from my poor unsuspecting neighbors. May be interesting.

It may be used to negotiate. It may indeed be a valuable card to place on the table.

YukonRon

FanOfFanboys said:

FanOfFanboys said:

Made it just now. Can't wait until breakfast

Was great. I drank them all morning and afternoon for 2 1/2 days before I ran out. I'm the only bourbon drinker in the family so was all for me. Will definitely make again. Thanks!

Glad you enjoyed them. Listen to much George Thorogood? 

YukonRon

Powak said:

YukonRon said:

Powak said:

Anyone use Ezra Brooks for this?

EB works just fine. Find your flavor profile and use it. We have used a variety of bourbon from different distilleries, including Ezra. We have yet to have a major complaint from anyone, other than “I am out” when needing more.

Don’t wanna go “Better than Ezra”

I see what you did there. Cool.

Langner91

I bought freezer pop bags that zip shut.  I made the "virgin" portion of Ron's recipe and then divided it 4 ways.  It makes 12 cups of "virgin" juice.  I put 3 cups of "juice" in my 4 cup measure and added one additional cup (plus a little) of:

• Bourbon (Evan Williams) - Marked with a "B"
• Vodka (Grey Goose, just because) - Marked with a "V"
• Sailor Jerry Rum (spiced) - Marked with an "R"
• Peach Crown Royal - Marked with a "P"

Oh my!  They are fun to eat, and they are all awesome!



These will be a hit tomorrow at the family gathering for my Dad's 81st birthday.

SonVolt

I made a batch just now. I’ve got 5 empty 5th bottles filled now sitting in the freezer. I wasn’t too crazy about the taste straight over ice (tasted like a whiskey sour mixer) but mixed half and half with unsweet tea is a game changer this summer.