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present the joy of ice cream and
the adult privilege of alcohol.
* Flavored vodka, moonshine,
and rum add a flourish to an
existing recipe.
* Add a liqueur for a pop of
flavor.
* Dark liquors such as aged
whiskey or brandy work, too.
Think bourbon with peach and
ginger or Brandy Alexander in
frozen form.
* The botanical notes in gin can
stand on their own, complement
fruits like raspberries and
blackberries, or add complexity to
frozen lemonade.

7. ADD A BURST OF FLAVOR.

FROZEN MOJITOS

Adapted from TheCookful.com

▷ 4 CUPS ICE
▷ 4 OZ. WHITE RUM
▷ ¼ CUP LIME JUICE
▷ 2 TABLESPOONS OF SIMPLE SYRUP
▷ 12 MINT LEAVES
▷ FRESH MINT AND LIME WEDGES FOR GARNISH
Put ice, rum, lime juice, simple syrup and mint leaves
into a blender. Pulse, and then blend until combined
and a slushy consistency forms. Pour into cups and
garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime wedges.

THE CHILI IRISHMAN

Adapted from Creative-Culinary.com

▷ 2 CUPS ICE
▷ 4 OZ. COLD ESPRESSO COFFEE
▷ 2 OZ. COFFEE LIQUEUR
▷ 1½ OZ. IRISH WHISKEY
▷ 2 SCOOPS VANILLA ICE CREAM
▷ 1/8 CUP SHAVED CHOCOLATE (OPTIONAL)
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until
smooth. Pour into chilled rocks glasses. Garnish
with shaved chocolate (optional).

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Blender drinks offer an
opportunity to use challenging
ingredients like fresh berries,
bananas, herbs, ginger, and
turmeric. Sure, you can make
simple syrups and infusions with
these, but most home bartenders
have neither the time nor the
inclination for such intensive
culinary creations. A blender,

IRISH BANANA
FROZEN COLADA

Adapted from CrushNewYork.com

▷ 1 BANANA
▷ 1 OZ. BANANA LIQUEUR
▷ 1 OZ. IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR
▷ 3 OZ. PIÑA COLADA MIX
▷ 1 OZ. DARK RUM
▷ ICE
Put the banana and crème de banana
into a blender and blend into a thick
paste. Then add the Irish Cream, Piña
Colada mix and the rum. Blend. Add a
cup of ice (more if needed for desired
texture). Blend until smooth.

however, makes these additions
accessible.

8. ADD A HINT OF SALT.
As in solid foods, where salt helps
accentuate the flavors, just a touch
of salt in a frozen cocktail can pull
out the best in the ingredients.

9. LEARN BY TRIAL AND ERROR.
Don't serve your guests an untried
recipe. Play with it until you've
found the right recipe, the right
balance. Dial in more sweetness
with sugar and more acidity with
citrus juice or include a flavored
liquor to heighten the complexity.
The right frozen cocktail can hit
the spot all year round.

10. USE AWESOME RECIPES.
Finally, make sure you put
awesome ingredients together
in awesome recipes! For recipes
beyond those featured in this
issue, visit www.abc.virginia.
gov/products/recipes

FROZEN MINT JULEP

This Southern drink extends far beyond
the Kentucky Derby. Enjoy it in frozen
form for even more summertime joy.

▷ 4 OZ. KEEP IT SIMPLE MINT
SYRUP
▷ 5 CUPS ICE
▷ 4 OZ. BOURBON (ADJUST
STRENGTH TO YOUR LIKING)
▷ FRESH MINT FOR GARNISH
Add mint syrup, ice, and bourbon to
a blender. Process until smooth. To
serve, divide in to glasses; garnish
with fresh mint.
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