Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2009

This is one of my favorite recipes. I have been making it for years and always have it in my freezer during the summer. I also add maraschino cherries, plus some of the juice. I use Amaretto instead of whiskey, making it more like an Amaretto slush. Is much smoother. I will try limeade next time. Never thought of that. And it's wonderful with Fresca or Sprite, instead of Ginger Ale.

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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2008

this was a huge hit at the bridal shower i just hosted. i used 1/2 cup of sugar as suggested by others and felt like it was sweet enough. the orange flavor was nice, but i'm excited to try the limeade next time and replace some of the water with whiskey...

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Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2008

very good slush, NO extra sugar is needed, all the juice concentrate is plenty sweet (and I like sweet cocktails). I'm not sure I cared for the orange juice flavor in this, I think next time (there will be one!) I may try limade and lemonade combined. I'll report back! *****UPDATE: tastes very good with limade instead of Orange juice concentrate. I love this recipe!***

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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2007

Delightful party beverage!! This is the one everybody asks if I plan to make! I have to make a double batch (I mix and freeze it in the top of my rubbermaid cake keeper and it fits perfectly) for parties and it is ALWAYS all gone by the end of the evening. I prefer the ginger ale, but the sprite will do in a pinch. I agree with an earlier poster--you will definitely need more than one liter of the soda. We might go through 3-4 two-liters for a double batch.

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Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2007

Now this is my grandmothres slush recipe! I found a similar one on here but they added pineapple juice, which she never did. I wish I was sipping on one right now. I'm definately making a batch this weekend. Brings back so many memories!

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Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2007

My friends mom used to make these and i searched for a similar recipe. This one was right on target. i mixed it in a gallon ice cream bucket. it made a TON of slushies. they were a hit at a pool party i took them to. but i will advise 1 liter of ginger ale is not enough-i bought 2 liters and ran out before the bucket was empty. i substituted sprite and it was just as good. I did't have black tea so i used earl gray that i had on hand--turned out great!

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Kris G.

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Reviewed: May 21, 2007

I'm kind of in the middle of the road on this one. It's not bad, but as written, the amount of whiskey is sort of pointless. If I make this again, I'll be making some changes. I would change the ginger ale to Sprite, raise the amount of whiskey, and maybe cut back the water a bit.

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LREYNAL

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2006

yummmmmmmmm.

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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2006

I love this stuff! It is so refreshing on a summer day! The only changes to this recipe is I used a 12 oz. can of orange juice and the recipe I used was a 1/2 gal. of bourbon whiskey. It makes it strong but the lemon-lime soda covers up the strongness and it packs an extra punch! This one batch is HUGE so make it for a party/get together or if you want it for the freezer for all summer.

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Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2005

A drink for when the kids aren't home! Or the next morning for that matter. Great

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Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2004

Great recipe to have on hand this summer & it got lots of compliments at a party recently. I've tried it following the recipe exactly and also using pineapple juice instead of water. The juice version is a little more sweet. Both times I just used the brewed sun tea that I had on hand. I'm not sure how usuing stronger tea might be different but I was please with my results and it was super easy that way.

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AMYNTEXAS

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2004

This is a great recipe! I have also added a 46 oz can of pineapple juice. I also added one more cup of Whiskey to this as the added pineapple jusce will make it want to freeze harder. You want to be able to scoop it out and only add a little ginger ale or lemon lime carbonated type beverage. I keep it in the freezer all summer and use it when ever I want a nice cold punch like drink. If you do not add the tea it will not taste the same, so don't forget the tea. I steep 6 tea bags in two cups of very hot water. This makes a good and strong tea.

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Reviewed: May 8, 2004

I have this same recipe and been making this for about 4 years. It's wonderful. You can use 7up if desired or any other lemon-lime soda. Keep a tub in the freezer for those unexpected drop-ins. You can offer them a beer or one of these!!

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