Bourbon-Pineapple Slush

Fresh and bright, this bourbon-pineapple slush is a fun way to enjoy a serious Southern spirit.

Southern Living Bourbon-Pineapple Slush in a glass to serve garnished with fresh pineapple
Photo:

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell 

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
4

A cousin to the Painkiller (a popular tiki drink) this Bourbon-Pineapple Smash is one bourbon cocktail you’ll definitely want to put on your must-make list this summer. Zippy pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and one specialty ingredient, orgeat syrup, come together with bourbon and plenty of ice to create this super-cool summer cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pineapple juice

  • 1 cup (8 oz.) bourbon

  • 1 cup cream of coconut (from 1 [15-oz.] can)

  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 [10-oz.] navel oranges)

  • 1/4 cup orgeat syrup (such as El Guapo Creole Orgeat)

  • 2 Tbsp. honey

  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

  • 4 cups ice

  • Garnishes: freshly grated nutmeg, fresh pineapple wedges, pineapple leaves

Directions

  1. Process pineapple juice, bourbon, cream of coconut, orange juice, orgeat, honey, and cinnamon in a blender on low speed until smooth, about 10 seconds. Cover blender container tightly with plastic wrap, and place in freezer until very cold, at least 2 hours. 

  2. Add ice to mixture in blender, and process on high speed until thick and frothy, about 1 minute. Divide among 4 glasses; garnish each with grated nutmeg, a pineapple wedge, and a pineapple leaf.

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