Cranberry-Whiskey Sour Slush

Name: Cranberry-Whiskey Sour Slush
Total time: 8 h 16 min
Yield: Serves 8 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups water; 1 cup granulated sugar; Dash of salt; 4 cups fresh cranberries (about 1 pound); 1 ⅓ cups 80-proof bourbon; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Is it a drink or dessert? Who cares? It satisfies both cravings. Our garnet-colored slush has all the qualities of a delicious cocktail--a not-too-sweet combination of high-quality liquor and fruity tang. Make sure to steer clear of above-80-proof bourbon; it won't freeze solid enough to become slushy. Garnish with any fresh herb.

By Julianna Grimes

Recipe by Cooking Light November 2012

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Credit: Levi Brown; Styling: Tiziana Agnello

Recipe Summary

hands-on:

16 mins

total:

8 hrs 16 mins

Yield:

Serves 8 (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
Dash of salt
4 cups fresh cranberries (about 1 pound)
1 ⅓ cups 80-proof bourbon
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

Step 1
Combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, and salt in a microwave-safe dish; microwave at HIGH for 3 minutes. Stir until sugar dissolves. Combine sugar syrup and cranberries in a blender; process until smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve lined with a double layer of cheesecloth over a bowl; press mixture to extract liquid. Discard solids.

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Step 2
Combine cranberry mixture, bourbon, and lemon juice in a freezer-safe bowl, stirring well. Freeze mixture overnight or until partially frozen. Scrape mixture with a fork until slushy; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

210 calories; fat 0.1g; poly fat 0.1g; protein 0.2g; carbohydrates 32.6g; fiber 0.6g; iron 0.2mg; sodium 21mg; calcium 7mg.

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