Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Today we’re making Brandy Slush! This is a Wisconsin holiday tradition that’s easy to throw together. Sometimes called Wisconsin Sangria, Brandy Slush is made in large batches ahead of time (to allow for freezing). Family recipes differ, but they all revolve around frozen juice concentrate and of course, brandy. No need to get the expensive booze for this. An affordable bottle does the trick. Brandy Slush is dangerously easy to drink, and the icy texture makes it even more enjoyable. As always, enjoy responsibly, and happy holidays!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 1:21
The Ingredients: 2:52
The Tea Syrup: 4:24
The Recipe: 5:49
Frozen: 6:54
Sips & Sign Off: 9:10
THE BRANDY SLUSH RECIPE 5:49
6 black tea bags (green tea optional)
7 cups (1680g) water (divided)
12 oz. (1 can) frozen concentrated orange juice (thawed)
12 oz. (1 can) frozen concentrated lemonade (thawed)
2 cups (480 ml) Korbel Brandy
5 cups (1200 ml) water
1-2 oz. (30-60 ml) Sprite, ginger ale, or soda water
Orange slice for individual garnish
TEA SIMPLE SYRUP 4:24
2 cups (480g) hot water
6 black tea bags (green tea optional)
2 cups (400g) sugar
- Steep tea bags in hot water for 5-10 minutes. Remove tea bags and add sugar. Stir over low heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
MAKING THE BRANDY SLUSH
- Combine orange juice, lemonade, brandy, tea syrup, and 5 cups (1200 ml) of water in a sealable container. Stir to combine. Freeze for 12-24 hours. Once frozen, scoop desired amount into a glass and top with soda. Garnish with a slice of orange.
* For a wintery twist, substitute the juice concentrates with cranberry and lime. Top with spicy ginger ale. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
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00:00 Intro
01:21 The History
02:52 The Ingredients
04:24 The Tea Syrup
05:49 The Recipe
06:54 Frozen
09:10 Sips & Sign Off
Today we’re making Brandy Slush! This is a Wisconsin holiday tradition that’s easy to throw together. Sometimes called Wisconsin Sangria, Brandy Slush is made in large batches ahead of time (to allow for freezing). Family recipes differ, but they all revolve around frozen juice concentrate and of course, brandy. No need to get the expensive booze for this. An affordable bottle does the trick. Brandy Slush is dangerously easy to drink, and the icy texture makes it even more enjoyable. As always, enjoy responsibly, and happy holidays!
Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Try my grenadine & falernum 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Get the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 1:21
The Ingredients: 2:52
The Tea Syrup: 4:24
The Recipe: 5:49
Frozen: 6:54
Sips & Sign Off: 9:10
THE BRANDY SLUSH RECIPE 5:49
6 black tea bags (green tea optional)
7 cups (1680g) water (divided)
12 oz. (1 can) frozen concentrated orange juice (thawed)
12 oz. (1 can) frozen concentrated lemonade (thawed)
2 cups (480 ml) Korbel Brandy
5 cups (1200 ml) water
1-2 oz. (30-60 ml) Sprite, ginger ale, or soda water
Orange slice for individual garnish
TEA SIMPLE SYRUP 4:24
2 cups (480g) hot water
6 black tea bags (green tea optional)
2 cups (400g) sugar
- Steep tea bags in hot water for 5-10 minutes. Remove tea bags and add sugar. Stir over low heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
MAKING THE BRANDY SLUSH
- Combine orange juice, lemonade, brandy, tea syrup, and 5 cups (1200 ml) of water in a sealable container. Stir to combine. Freeze for 12-24 hours. Once frozen, scoop desired amount into a glass and top with soda. Garnish with a slice of orange.
* For a wintery twist, substitute the juice concentrates with cranberry and lime. Top with spicy ginger ale. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
THE TOOLS
Gallon ice cream buckets: amzn.to/3ZOpSTB
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
Electric kettle: amzn.to/3J7dAMu
The induction burner: amzn.to/3mgewEW
Pyrex glass measuring cups: amzn.to/49RviBH
Oxo 4-cup measuring cup: amzn.to/4iPhXOh
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Michael Cooney
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Silverio
Al Gailey
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Nate
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Filip Sodic
Scott Maclean
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
00:00 Intro
01:21 The History
02:52 The Ingredients
04:24 The Tea Syrup
05:49 The Recipe
06:54 Frozen
09:10 Sips & Sign Off
