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Bourbon Slushies

SSQUAL612
SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
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One of my Comrades has a 60th Birthday Bash coming up & thinking of making some of @YukonRon world famous Bourbon Slushies.  Would love some feedback on type of container y'all use to make a batch or four.   Mucho Gracias. 
Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    I mix everything in a large mixing bowl.  I then either put them in freezer bags if I'm taking them somewhere or put in mason jars for home consumption.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
    saluki2007 said:
    I mix everything in a large mixing bowl.  I then either put them in freezer bags if I'm taking them somewhere or put in mason jars for home consumption.
    Thanks Saluki...that gives me an idea.  I could put in 1 quart mason jars & leave some space for expansion.  Would make them easy to transport.  
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • Kayak
    Kayak Posts: 700

    Anyone create these with any other spirits? I've got a surplus of white rum in the house, and an unfortunate distaste for Bourbon.


    Bob

    New Cumberland, PA
    XL with the usual accessories

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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
    Distaste for Bourbon?  Blasphemy!  
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,577
    stackable tupperware, have extra bourbon on hand to drizzle on top of the drink in the mason jar if too frozen
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Kayak
    Kayak Posts: 700

    @ssqual612 I did say "unfortunate"... I keep trying, but blechh.

    How about aged rum?

    Bob

    New Cumberland, PA
    XL with the usual accessories

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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
    Kayak said:

    @ssqual612 I did say "unfortunate"... I keep trying, but blechh.

    How about aged rum?

    Pretty versatile recipe...I love the flavor of Meyers Dark Rum,  but a nice spiced Rum might work as well. 
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,577
    Kayak said:

    @ssqual612 I did say "unfortunate"... I keep trying, but blechh.

    How about aged rum?

    with the frozen concentrates im betting it would be simple to tweak it into a mai tai slushie with rum. ive got some titos vodka steeping with thai keiffer lime leaves to try in a few weeks
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Kayak said:

    Anyone create these with any other spirits? I've got a surplus of white rum in the house, and an unfortunate distaste for Bourbon.


    Only one way to find out...try for yourself.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    This type of experimentation should not be looked on as a chore, it should be embraced and done quickly and thoroughly.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    Feel free to double check my ciphering and figuring but if you add up the liquid in the recipe it comes to just shy of 1 gallon. I used a 1 gallon rubbermaid ice tea pitcher and it worked out well. That was just for one batch though. If you are really doing 4 you might want to get one of these:

    https://www.amazon.com/Igloo-Gallon-Seat-Beverage-spigot/dp/B000FDXEN2



    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
    @SmokeyPitt    Great tip...I have one of the gallon Rubbermaid pitchers I've used to transport Margaritas in zero glass environments.  I think I'll pick up a couple more & do a couple versions so there's options for the Bourbon intolerant.  Thanks.
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Do a test run.  For me and the group I made them for, they were too sweet.  We're not a sweet tea crowd so that's likely why, but do a test run.  I know I can cut back on the sweetness next round.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
    @Legume.  Did you follow the exact recipe?  What do you think about cutting sugar in 1/2.  I can always have a little simple syrup on hand for those with sweeter taste. 
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Yes, followed it to the letter.  You could try half the sugar, or maybe no added sugar and taste before you freeze it.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Took some over the weekend to a party, and used Cask Strength, un cut. Initially I thought the mix was going to be very strong.
    Those animals guzzled them down, and actually added a shot or two more to their pours.
    Uber and Lyft worked out well for many that evening.
    Serve with a warning. 
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,577
    might try rye instead of bourbon, bourbon is too sweet  for me even straight. really like the bulliet rye though
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
    YukonRon said:
    Took some over the weekend to a party, and used Cask Strength, un cut. Initially I thought the mix was going to be very strong.
    Those animals guzzled them down, and actually added a shot or two more to their pours.
    Uber and Lyft worked out well for many that evening.
    Serve with a warning. 
    Is "Cask Strength" more than the 3 cups of Bourbon in the recipe?
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    SSQUAL612 said:
    YukonRon said:
    Took some over the weekend to a party, and used Cask Strength, un cut. Initially I thought the mix was going to be very strong.
    Those animals guzzled them down, and actually added a shot or two more to their pours.
    Uber and Lyft worked out well for many that evening.
    Serve with a warning. 
    Is "Cask Strength" more than the 3 cups of Bourbon in the recipe?
    It is a bottling that means uncut from the barrel, I think. Much of the bourbon and whiskeys are cut with water before bottling to reduce the proof to bring it within the guidelines.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Phatchris
    Phatchris Posts: 1,726
    fishlessman said:
    might try rye instead of bourbon, bourbon is too sweet  for me even straight. really like the bulliet rye though
    Old Overholt would probably work great as well.

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  • CigarCityEgger
    CigarCityEgger Posts: 2,109
    Ron, I made some off the recipe you posted and everyone loved them. I kept it simple and used Jim beam. Served in solo cups for the party but kept a few in the freezer in some mason jars for myself!

    Thanks for sharing 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    CigarCityEgger said:
    Ron, I made some off the recipe you posted and everyone loved them. I kept it simple and used Jim beam. Served in solo cups for the party but kept a few in the freezer in some mason jars for myself!

    Thanks for sharing 
    I am glad everyone enjoyed them. Just be careful.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    Just dug one out of the freezer. Damn good stuff. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Jeremiah said:
    Just dug one out of the freezer. Damn good stuff. 
    Had another Moss beer today. Thought of you. Told the fellow that handed it to me about an egger I know who drinks these.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    Kayak said:

    @ssqual612 I did say "unfortunate"... I keep trying, but blechh.

    How about aged rum?

    That would be a waste of fine aged rum!
    I stick with the cheaper stuff for sweet or frozen drinks.  Now, maybe an aged rum floater...  ;)

    That said, I do make a fantastic painkiller and I use rum that I spice myself.  I wouldn't call it cheap, but you need the flavor to break through the pineapple and coconut.
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,577
    Phatchris said:
    fishlessman said:
    might try rye instead of bourbon, bourbon is too sweet  for me even straight. really like the bulliet rye though
    Old Overholt would probably work great as well.

    i hide the jack danials in the Old Overholt bottle =) i would use that over the bulliet though
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
    This looks very similar to the base recipe, but way too much sugar and not enough petro. 
    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/32418/frozen-summer-slush/

    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    It tastes great with cheap stuff. No reason to go big.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    edited May 2022
    I've settled on the perfect summer drink using the Bourbon Slushy recipe as a base. 

    750ml Cheap Bourbon (Evan Williams)
    1 12oz (355ml) frozen OJ concentrate + 1 can water
    1 12oz (355ml) frozen Lemonade concentrate + 1 can water
    1 cup sugar

    Stir until dissolved. 

    Fill a tall glass w/ice. Fill half-way up with the Bourbon Slushy base and top it off with unsweetened iced-tea. Give it a quick stir, bask in the sun. 

    Makes enough base to fill 3 750ml liquor bottles. Can be frozen as-is in the liquor bottles without a loss in quality. 
     
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • Langner91
    Langner91 Posts: 2,120
    It is that time of year! Thanks for bumping it up, @SonVolt.

    I have all of the ingredients waiting including these great delivery devices.

    Bourbon slushies, the face-plant way!
    Clinton, Iowa
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