WHISKEY-BRANDY SLUSH

Whiskey-Brandy Slush image

It may be cold outside, but we like to serve this icy citrus drink for Christmas gatherings at our house. It is fantastic for parties and large gatherings, and it keeps well in the freezer. -Joan Shoebottom, Lexington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

7 green tea bags
4 cups boiling water
7 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate
1 cup brandy
1 cup whiskey
2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled
Optional: Cranberries and assorted citrus slices

Steps:

Place tea bags in a 4-cup glass measuring cup. Add boiling water; steep 3-5 minutes according to taste. Discard tea bags. Cool tea slightly., In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine 7 cups water and sugar; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in orange juice and lemonade concentrates, brandy, whiskey and cooled tea. Transfer to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion; freeze at least 12 hours., To serve, place 1/2 cup slush in each glass; top each with 1/2 cup soda. If desired, garnish with cranberries and citrus slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.