Chilled Manhattan Bliss

Looking to cool down on these warm end-of-summer days? These Manhattan Slushies are a delightful blend of orange zest, bourbon, and vermouth, creating a sweet yet classic bourbon taste. Imagine sipping on a refreshing slushie with a kick of bourbon, perfect for those lazy summer evenings.

Chilled Manhattan Bliss

Chilled Manhattan Bliss is a refreshing, sweet, and citrusy slushie cocktail with a classic bourbon taste, perfect for cooling down on warm summer days.

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Ingredients

  • 3/8 cup Orange Juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Orange Zest
  • 3/8 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Corn Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons Dry Vermouth
  • Orange Peel and Maraschino Cherries for Garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk together orange juice, orange zest, water, corn syrup, bitters, bourbon, and vermouth until well combined.
  2. Chill the mixture in the freezer for at least 1 1/2 hours until very cold.
  3. Transfer the chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn until it reaches a slushie-like consistency.
  4. Transfer the churned base to an airtight container and chill in the freezer until ready to serve.
  5. When serving, run the orange peel around the rim of your glass, pour a spoonful of maraschino cherry juice in the bottom, and add the desired amount of slushie on top.
  6. Optionally, top with a spoonful of additional bourbon and a cherry on top. Enjoy immediately.