The Shush is the perfect way to ring in the New Year this holiday season. They are offered at El Original TX-MX In New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen with two special, off-the-menu “Shush-es” (shandy+ slushy) cocktails. Each slush, made with Traveler Grapefruit Shandy or Curious Traveler Lemon Shandy. If you can’t make it to New York City, here’s how you can make these adult cocktail slushy’s at home.
Lemon Shush Recipe – Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
– Curious Traveler Lemon Shandy (1 bottle)
– 3 oz. of fresh lemon juice
– 3 oz house made honey syrup
– A dash of bitters
Honey syrup ingredients:
– 3-5 cubes of fresh pineapple
– Lemon zest to taste
– 3 oz. of honey
– 54 oz. of crushed ice
Homemade Honey Syrup Directions: Muddle fresh pineapple then add lemon zest and honey. Bring to a boil on a stove and let it cool to room temperature.
Slush Directions: Break down crushed ice as much as possible so the carbonation of the shandy won’t dilute the slushy. Blend till smooth. Combine all ingredients, except shandy. Add the homemade honey syrup, water and lemon juice. While those are blending, add shandy base. Garnish with a dash of bitters and lemon wedge.
Grapefruit Shush Cocktail Recipe – Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
– Traveler Grapefruit Shandy (1 bottle)
– 3 oz. of grapefruit juice
– 1 oz. of lime juice
– 2 oz. mint simple syrup
– 54 oz of crushed ice
Mint simple syrup ingredients:
– 3-5 pulled mint leaves
– 2 parts water
– 1 part sugar
Mint simple syrup directions (makes 32 oz.): Combine mint leaves with 2 parts water and 1 part sugar. Bring to a boil and then let it cool to room temperature.
Slushy directions: Use crushed ice to be broken down as much as possible so the carbonation of the shandy won’t cause it to separate or dilute. Blend till smooth. Combine all ingredients (except shandy). Add the mint simple syrup, water and lemon juice. While those are blending, add Shandy. Garnish with a ruby red grapefruit wedge. Garnish with grapefruit wedge and mint sprig.
* This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we may or may not receive a small commission which helps to support this site. Thank you!
Happy New Year! Im diabetic and used my carbs in my drinks!
Although I would like either of these I would prefer the lemon shush with pineapple because the more fruit flavors are in a drink the more I like it! I also think I would prefer the honey syrup to the mint syruo.
Well, I’m diabetic & alcohol works on my blood sugar numbers…so, I reserve my cheats for things like chocolate or cheesecake, lol. But these look like something different & tasty for those who have guests on New Years Eve!
I’d like either of these. YUM! I’ll try the grapefruit one first since I like mint and grow it myself.