Both sides of my family are Midwestern, so our strong brandy tradition is evident in the slush we make for the holidays and in the Wisconsin old-fashioned cocktails we enjoy year-round. I decided to combine those recipes into something completely new. This goes very quickly at gatherings! —Stephanie Vaughan, Madison, Wisconsin
Frozen Brandy Old-Fashioneds
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Frozen Brandy Old-Fashioneds
Prep Time
15 min
Yield
12 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts slush mix)
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups brandy
- 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1/4 cup bitters
- EACH SERVING:
- 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda, chilled
- Optional: Maraschino cherries and orange wedges
Directions
- In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; cool completely. Stir in brandy, orange juice concentrate, cherry juice and bitters. Pour into a 3-qt. freezer container. Freeze overnight or until set.
- For each serving, scoop 3/4 cup slush into a rocks glass. Pour lemon-lime soda into the glass; serve with fruit as desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 246 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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