Cherry Bourbon Slush

This Cherry Bourbon Slush is a frosty sipper is a cheery blend of fresh cherry juice and bourbon whiskey frozen into a slush with a splash of ginger ale.

For the holiday’s we often make some version of a brandy slush to share with the family. It’s a frozen boozy concoction that makes the holiday’s  jolly. We would stuff it in the freezer and always have it on hand for drop in holiday guests. With these hot summer days, I’ve been craving a more seasonal version of this frosty drink. So, the Cherry Bourbon Slush was created.

It’s simply fresh, plump cherries and lots of bourbon frozen into a slushy mixture that’s cold, refreshing and perfect on a warm late-summer evening. I think of it as an adult version of this Mixed Berry Granita recipe. Garnish it with a cherry or mint leaves and serve it to anyone and everyone that comes to the house. You’ll make lots of friends!

Cherry Bourbon Slush

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This Cherry Bourbon Slush is a frosty sipper is a cheery blend of fresh cherry juice and bourbon whiskey frozen into a slush with a splash of ginger ale.

• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 hours
• Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 8 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups cherries, halved and pitted (about 2 3/4 lb)
• 1 cup bourbon
• Ginger ale or ginger beer

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved. Add pitted cherries and bring to a simmer; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until cherries are tender and falling apart. Cool 15 minutes, transfer to blender; process until smooth.
2. Pour cherry mixture into a 13×9-inch baking pan and carefully stir in bourbon. Freeze for 4 to 5 hours, stirring with a fork after 2 hours and again just before serving.
3. To serve, spoon slush into serving glasses and top off with ginger ale or ginger beer. Garnish with a cherry or mint leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Serving
• Calories: 153
• Sugar: 19g
• Sodium: 0mg
• Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 21g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg

What’s your favorite way to use up all those cherries?

More Cherry and Slush Recipes to Try…
Four Ways to Pit a Cherry from Whole Foods Market
Bourbon Slush from Brown Eyed Baker
Lemon Vodka Slush from Waiting on Martha

Or, try my Clementine Bourbon Slush…

Or, how about some Watermelon Tequila Slush…

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