We do a ton of summer entertaining. Heck, we love to entertain year-round. But entertaining in the summer is the best. Cookouts on the deck, parties up at the lake, picnics in the backyard, cocktails poolside. . .someone please make it last FOREVER. Getting together with family and friends is something I always look forward to. Whenever we actually have a weekend free, the following question ALWAYS comes up. . . "So, who should we get together with this weekend?"

When I know I'll be entertaining a larger group. . .especially ladies, this Cranberry Lemonade Slush is always on the drink menu. It's light, it's refreshing, it's beautiful, it's delicious and honestly, you can't even taste the brandy. There are even times I only put one cup of brandy in, instead of two if it's an afternoon party that will go into the evening. Because who needs a bunch of crazies tearing things apart at 3:00 in the afternoon?

This drink is so simple to prepare, and you do it the night before so you don't need to worry about it the day of the party. Mix all of the ingredients (besides the lemon-lime soda) together in a big bowl, pour the mixture into a gallon-size zip lock freezer bag and stick it in the freezer overnight or until it becomes slushy. Then fill ½ your glass with the frozen mixture and the other half with lemon-lime soda.

Now, you just continue to make it beautiful. Garnish with a lemon, throw in a straw and you are golden! This is also a wonderful slush to make around the holidays - Valentine's Day, Christmas, etc. Instead of garnishing with lemons, throw a couple of cranberries on top of the drink! It's so versatile and can be enjoyed year-round. Think bridal showers, birthday parties. Make some slush for your next celebration and your friends will probably enjoy it so much you'll need to make a double batch next time. Happy slush drinking!

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Cranberry Lemonade Slush

A delicious and refreshing cocktail slush perfect for summer entertaining!

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Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 0 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 day d 20 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Calories: 772kcal

Author: Sara

adjust servings: 6

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 quarts cranberry juice
• ▢ 2 cups cranberry brandy
• ▢ 12 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed)
• ▢ 24 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate (thawed)
• ▢ 2 liter bottle lemon-lime soda (chilled)

Instructions

• In a large container, mix together cranberry brandy, orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, and cranberry juice. Transfer to a zip lock freezer bag and freeze overnight or until slushy.
• To serve, scoop desired amount of frozen mixture into a glass (usually about ¼ to ½ the glass), and fill with lemon-lime soda.

Notes

1. Balance Alcohol Content: Adjust the amount of Cranberry Brandy to suit your preference for alcohol content in the slush. If you prefer a stronger alcoholic flavor, you can increase the amount of brandy. Conversely, if you prefer a milder taste, reduce the amount of brandy or omit it altogether. Keep in mind that the alcohol content can affect the slush's freezing ability, so adjust accordingly.
2. Customize Lemonade Concentrate: Experiment with different flavors and sweetness levels by using various brands or types of frozen lemonade concentrate. You can choose between regular or pink lemonade for a different flavor profile, or opt for different brands to find the one that best suits your taste preferences. Additionally, consider adjusting the amount of lemonade concentrate to achieve your desired level of tartness and sweetness in the slush.
3. Prepare in Advance: Plan ahead and prepare the slush mixture in advance by freezing it overnight or until slushy. This ensures that the slush is properly chilled and ready to serve when needed. By having the frozen mixture on hand, you can easily scoop out the desired amount into glasses and top it off with lemon-lime soda for a refreshing and delicious beverage.

Nutrition

Calories: 772kcal | Carbohydrates: 150g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 139g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 126mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

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