Frosty Peach Fizz Slush
This Frosty Peach Fizz Slush is a delightful and refreshing beverage perfect for warm days or festive gatherings. Featuring a blend of zesty orange juice and tart lemonade with a splash of peach schnapps, this slushie offers a tantalizing combination of flavors that will cool you down while tickling your taste buds. To lighten the drink, consider substituting sugar with a sugar-free ginger ale or sparkling water, saving nearly 20 calories per serving. This recipe makes a generous 22 servings, making it ideal for parties or backyard barbecues!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sugar
1/4 cup (Granulated)
Water
2 cups (For syrup)
Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
1 (12-ounce) can (Thawed)
Frozen Lemonade Concentrate
1 (12-ounce) can (Thawed)
Water
3 cups (For mixing)
Peach Schnapps
2 1/2 cups (N/A)
Lemon Juice
1/3 cup (Fresh or bottled)
Ginger Ale
2 (20-ounce) bottles (Chilled)
Instructions
1
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and 2 cups of water. Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2
Once boiling, let the mixture cook for an additional 3 minutes to dissolve the sugar completely. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled sugar mixture with the thawed orange juice concentrate, thawed lemonade concentrate, 3 cups water, peach schnapps, and lemon juice. Stir well to integrate all ingredients.
4
Transfer the mixture into a large plastic container or ice cube tray and freeze until solid, typically for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
5
Once ready to serve, remove the slush from the freezer and allow it to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften slightly.
6
Using a sturdy spoon or ice cream scoop, scrape and fluff the slush to create a fine texture, then spoon into individual serving glasses.
7
Top each glass with 3 ounces of ginger ale and gently stir before serving to create a fizzy finish. Enjoy your Frosty Peach Fizz Slush!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Frosty Peach Fizz Slush?
It is a refreshing frozen beverage made with orange juice, lemonade, peach schnapps, and ginger ale.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 22 servings, making it ideal for parties.
What are the primary flavors in this drink?
The drink features a blend of zesty orange, tart lemonade, and sweet peach schnapps.
Can I make a lower-calorie version of this slush?
Yes, you can substitute the sugar with sugar-free ginger ale or sparkling water to save nearly 20 calories per serving.
How long does the mixture need to freeze?
The mixture should be frozen for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight until solid.
What type of alcohol is included in this recipe?
This recipe uses 2 1/2 cups of peach schnapps.
How do I prepare the sugar syrup for the base?
Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 cups of water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
Do the juice concentrates need to be thawed?
Yes, both the orange juice and lemonade concentrates should be thawed before mixing.
What is the best way to serve the slush?
Spoon the fluffed slush into glasses and top each with 3 ounces of ginger ale.
Can I use bottled lemon juice?
Yes, you can use either fresh or bottled lemon juice.
How long should the slush sit out before serving?
Allow the frozen mixture to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften slightly.
What tool should I use to create the slush texture?
Use a sturdy spoon or an ice cream scoop to scrape and fluff the frozen mixture.
Can I substitute the ginger ale?
Yes, sparkling water is a great alternative if you want a lighter, less sweet finish.
How much ginger ale is required for the full recipe?
The recipe calls for two 20-ounce bottles of chilled ginger ale.
What size cans of juice concentrate are needed?
You will need one 12-ounce can of frozen orange juice concentrate and one 12-ounce can of frozen lemonade concentrate.
How much total water is used in the mixture?
A total of 5 cups of water is used: 2 cups for the syrup and 3 cups for the final mix.
Is this drink suitable for summer events?
Absolutely, it is specifically described as perfect for warm days and backyard barbecues.
What is the first step in making this recipe?
The first step is boiling sugar and water in a medium saucepan to create a simple syrup.
Can I freeze this in ice cube trays?
Yes, you can freeze the mixture in a large plastic container or in ice cube trays.
How much lemon juice is needed?
The recipe requires 1/3 cup of lemon juice.
Should the ginger ale be added before freezing?
No, the ginger ale is added to the individual glasses just before serving to provide a fizzy finish.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of granulated sugar for the syrup base.
Is there any fat in this beverage?
Based on the ingredients list, this beverage contains no fat.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include slush, peach, beverage, refreshing drink, party drink, summer, frozen, and cocktail.
Can this be made non-alcoholic?
While the recipe includes peach schnapps, you could omit it or replace it with peach nectar for a non-alcoholic version.
Does the recipe contain sodium?
The nutritional data for sodium is not provided, but most ingredients are naturally low in sodium.
How much peach schnapps is used?
The recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of peach schnapps.
What should the texture of the slush be like?
It should be scraped and fluffed until it has a fine, icy texture.
Can I use chilled ginger ale?
Yes, the recipe specifically recommends using chilled ginger ale for the best results.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 ingredients total: sugar, water, orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, peach schnapps, lemon juice, and ginger ale.