Frozen Brandy Old-Fashioneds

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + freezing

Updated on Sep. 14, 2023

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

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Frozen Brandy Old-Fashioneds

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Yield: 12 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts slush mix)
Prep: 15 min

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

  1. 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.
  2. For each serving, scoop 3/4 cup slush into a rocks glass. Pour lemon-lime soda into the glass; serve with fruit as desired.
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