Festive gatherings with family and friends are a delight of the season, and this icy alcoholic beverage is a tasty and fun way to serve a crowd. Whether you are hosting a shindig or you’re a guest taking something to share, you might consider bringing copies of this recipe to hand out — this slushy drink is polar cold and popular.
Plan ahead to allow plenty of time for the mixture to freeze before your event. It might need to sit in the freezer for about a week to get nice and slushy.
Encourage your guests to enjoy this party punch responsibly.
Cheers!
INGREDIENTS
- 7 cups water
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 can frozen lemonade, thawed
- 1 can frozen orange juice, thawed
- 2 cups blackberry brandy
- 1 liter bottle of Squirt soda
INSTRUCTIONS
Boil 7 cups of water and add the sugar. Stir until dissolved. Allow to cool.
Boil another 2 cups water. Steep 4 tea bags for 10–15 minutes. Allow to cool.
Mix sugar water and brewed tea together in a large, freezer-safe container with a lid. Add the thawed lemonade, thawed orange juice, and brandy. Stir until combined and freeze.
To serve: Remove from freezer and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Use a metal spoon to scrape the frozen slush and put it into a cup. Combine 1 part slush with 1 part Squirt soda.
Planning tip: This mixture takes just under a week to fully freeze.
Makes about 18 cups.
Recipe courtesy of Carolyn Bloomfield
Photo by Kylee Coleman
