Brandy Slush

This is a recipe that has been around for years in my family.  It is popular at many of our summer get-togethers.  With summer starting and July 1st coming quickly, I usually make a batch of this to have on hand in the freezer.

Over the years we have reduced the sugar content in this recipe, and it still tastes great.  We are not pop drinkers in our family, but we make an exception when we make Brandy Slush to welcome summer, friends and family to our home.  Cheers!

7 cups boiling water

3 tea bags (black tea)

1-26 ounce (750 ml) bottle of brandy

1 can frozen orange juice concentrate

1 can frozen lemonade concentrate

In a large pot, boil the water and then turn off the heat.  Add the tea bags and let steep for about 3-5 minutes.  Remove the tea bags.  Add the brandy, can of frozen orange juice and lemonade.  Stir until dissolved.  Put into a large plastic container and freeze for about 48 hours.  

When serving this drink, scoop the slush mixture into a glass until it is about half-full, and add ginger ale to fill up the glass.  Stir to dissolve any lumps and serve.