Cincinnati April 2024

BOURBON SLUSH FOR A CROWD
This recipe is a favorite summer drink for creative director Gina Miller.
Her friend, Ken Krusling, shares his recipe here.
INGREDIENTS
• 3-4 cups RJ straight bourbon whiskey (depending on taste)
• 12 oz frozen lemonade
• 6 oz frozen orange juice (1/2 of a 12 oz can)
• ¾ cup of sugar (add more for a sweeter slush)
• 3 regular sized tea bags
• 7 cups water
Add tea bags to two cups of water and bring to a boil to make
a strong tea. Add sugar and let it dissolve. In a large freezer safe
container, add tea and 7 cups of water. Mix in remaining ingredients.
Freeze overnight. If slush is not frozen enough, add another cup or
two of water and refreeze. Scoop into a Mason jar or Solo cup. Top
with a maraschino cherry and a spoonful of cherry juice.
Gina notes: Some of her friends prefer to add a splash of Sprite. This adds a
bit of fizz to the drink and expands the number of servings. Main recipe makes
about twelve 8 oz drinks.
Photo by Connie Kimsey
CREATE A SIGNATURE DRINK
Booze and barbecues go hand in hand. Create a cocktail just for the occasion. Give it your own stamp and a
clever name. Find a shady corner to situate a space dedicated to beverages. Be sure to include non-alcoholic
options like iced tea, lemonade, and flavored waters for non-drinkers and designated drivers. Keep plenty
of ice on hand in buckets, coolers or add a rustic touch and build a bar on the move in a wheelbarrow. ➻
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