Sometimes being a writer has its perks. You get to attend fun events, such as the Boston Wine Expo. You get to meet interesting people, such as the maker of Piscassic Pond Winery mead. You also get to play the role of bartender and create new cocktails. There are other times when you need an article and don't have any material for it. Having a career and a family does not lend itself to being a drink creating fanatic. So, sometimes I use suggestions from others or write reviews of cocktails sampled at restaurants.
Every once in a while all of
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Ice Cream in Your Cocktail: Strawberry Margarita Fizz
by TK on December 18th, 2009 | Cocktails, Frozen Drinks, Liquor, Margaritas
Over on Idea Offer, a request was put out for the best ideas for cocktails that have ice cream as an ingredient. And the winning idea came from Navakanth Kanapala for his Strawberry Margarita Fizz. Here it is as described by Navakanth:
Strawberry Margarita Fizz
Sugar for coating rims of glasses
1-1/2 cups softened strawberry ice cream
1/2 cup chopped strawberries, plus whole strawberries for garnish
1 ounce tequila, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/3 cup chilled club soda
Garnish: lime slices
Rim edges of two highball glasses with sugar, and set aside. Place ice cream, chopped strawberries, tequila, and lime juice in a
Strawberry Margarita Fizz
Sugar for coating rims of glasses
1-1/2 cups softened strawberry ice cream
1/2 cup chopped strawberries, plus whole strawberries for garnish
1 ounce tequila, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/3 cup chilled club soda
Garnish: lime slices
Rim edges of two highball glasses with sugar, and set aside. Place ice cream, chopped strawberries, tequila, and lime juice in a
Quench Your Thirst on Thanksgiving
by Michele on November 19th, 2009 | Contest, Frozen Drinks, Hot Drinks, Margaritas, Martinis, Mixed Drinks
Two weeks ago, the editors at Parched No More posted their top ten choices for Thanksgiving cocktails. As hard as it was to narrow the list down to ten drinks, it seemed daunting to choose one favorite. With a variety of drinks from which to choose, including martinis, a margarita, a frappe, a cider drink, an eggnog, and a wine-tail, the options seemed overwhelming.
However, polling has ended, and our readers have spoken. We are pleased to announce that the Pumkinlicious Martini from ECO-BAR was chosen as the favorite drink for Thanksgiving. In order to create this delicious beverage
However, polling has ended, and our readers have spoken. We are pleased to announce that the Pumkinlicious Martini from ECO-BAR was chosen as the favorite drink for Thanksgiving. In order to create this delicious beverage
