Flashback to the 70’s and Mom’s Boozy Slushie recipe in honor of her milestone birthday!

I remember there always being an ice cream pail of this mystery mixture, labeled “grown-ups only” in our freezer, all summer long. Finally, once I graduated to the grown-up category, I was able to sample the cocktail that became a family favorite. When I look at this faded photo of Mom with my little brother and I, it takes me back to those lazy days of summer and simpler times.

Cheers, Mom, to 75 years on the fun wheel of life and many more to come!

Here’s the versatile recipe, which was passed down by my grandmother to my mom, years ago. Some things never go out of style. Enjoy it with your favorite spirit of choice and bring back those bell bottoms!

Boozy Slushie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 bags green tea in 2 C boiling water, cool.

• 12 oz can frozen OJ

• 12 oz can frozen lemonade

• 1 1/2 C sugar in 7 C boiling water-cool

Directions:

• Mix all 4 together in 5 qt. Ice cream pail with cover.

• Add 2 C vodka, gin, brandy or rum.

• Freeze & stir occasionally.

• When slushie add 1 more C liquor.

• Stir well. Cover & leave in freezer.

• Serve in a glass 3/4 slushie mixed with club soda, ginger ale or 7-up to taste.

• Garnish with fresh fruit and herbs.

Zabelicious Tips:

Pairs well with my Wheat Berry Salad or Chicken Curry Salad.