Brandy Slush

Refreshing drink that even those who hate tea will enjoy

4 individual green or black tea bags

9 cups water, divided

2 cups brandy

1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

EACH SERVING:

1/4 cup lemon-lime soda, chilled

GARNISH:

Orange or lemon slice

 

• Place tea bags in a small bowl. Bring 2 cups water to a boil; pour over tea bags. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Transfer tea to a large pitcher; stir in the brandy, lemonade concentrate, juice concentrate and remaining water. Pour into a 4-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; garnish as desired. Yield: 21 servings (about 4 quarts slush mix).

•  or 

• Try it with Blueberrry Vodka

 Use cherry vodka instead of the brandy for a change.

It helps if every couple hours you stir the slush til it's frozen. Otherwise it's extra slushy in the center and hard on the outside.