Cool down on a warm day with a refreshing apricot brandy freeze, a delightful blend of sweet apricot, tart lemon, and a hint of brandy. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this frozen drink is incredibly easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Grab a blender and a few simple ingredients to whip up this delicious treat that is perfect for sipping by the pool, enjoying at a summer cookout, or savoring as a tasty dessert.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
APRICOT BRANDY SLUSH
It takes a good 3 days to form a good slush! Combine 1/2 cup slush with 1/2 cup ginger ale to serve.
Provided by KARLEEN77
Categories Drinks Recipes Slushie Recipes
Time P3DT1h25m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring 7 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan; add sugar and stir until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool syrup to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep until water is room temperature, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.
- Pour brewed tea over syrup. Add orange juice, lemonade, and apricot brandy; stir well to combine. Pour into a wide-mouth container. Freeze slush mixture for 3 days, stirring twice a day with a wooden spoon to achieve a slushy consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 46.1 g
APRICOT BRANDY
My dad loved apricot brandy. He would have loved this recipe which I got from a community cookbook somewhere.
Provided by Darlene Summers
Categories Beverages
Time P8D
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place ingredients (DO NOT MIX) in a 1/2 gallon flat topped glass jar.
- Turn jar twice a day for 8 days (allowing jar to sit on its top for half a day).
- Batch is ready.
- You may use the same apricots, more sugar, and vodka added to make another batch, but let second batch sit for 12 to 14 days.
APRICOT FREEZE
Make and share this Apricot Freeze recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ceezie
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 3h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place pear or apricot halves in single layer on a cookie sheet and freeze until hard - about 1 hour. Remove and add apricot preserves or brandy or apricot nectar to a blender and blend until smooth. Empty into a large metal bowl and cover with plastic wrap - freezing for 1 1/2 hours. Scoop into sherbert glasses and garnish with mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 8.8, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 18.3, Protein 0.6
BRANDY SLUSH II
A delicious, cool drink on a hot day. A hit at showers, garden parties or just to laze around drinking. Serve by placing a few scoops of the slush in a glass, then topping up the glass with ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, or iced tea.
Provided by KMAYAN
Categories Drinks Recipes Slushie Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 35
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, boil the water. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add tea bags, and let sit overnight at room temperature.
- In a large freezer proof container, combine mixture with orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate and apricot brandy. Cover tightly, and freeze, stirring every few hours, until frozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 3.3 mg, Sugar 29.9 g
APRICOT BRANDY SLUSH
While spending the summer in New Mexico, we tasted this refreshing golden color tea beverage enhanced with something borrowed from the cocktail world: apricot brandy.-Shirley Miller, Williamsport, PA
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings (6-1/2 cups slush mix).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste. Discard tea bags. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Cool., Stir in apricot brandy, juice concentrates and remaining water. Transfer to a 2-qt. freezer container. Freeze, covered, 6 hours or overnight., For each serving, scoop 3/4 cup slush into a rocks glass. Pour soda into glass. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy apricots.
- If you don't have apricot brandy, you can substitute another fruit brandy, such as peach or plum brandy.
- If you want a sweeter freeze, add more sugar or honey to taste.
- For a more tart freeze, use less sugar or honey.
- You can also add other fruits to the freeze, such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
- Garnish the freeze with a fresh apricot slice or a sprig of mint before serving.
Conclusion:
The Apricot Brandy Freeze is a delicious and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give the Apricot Brandy Freeze a try!
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