The best combination of alcohol and icecream sounds like summer: creamy icecream with a kick from a cocktail. It's simple to make. All you need is some ice, alcohol, and a shaker or blender.
Boozy ice cream is popping up all over the country, and it's not hard to see why: The sweet treat pairs well with a variety of spirits, from rum to brandy to vodka. Some of the most popular boozy ice cream recipes are milkshakes or cocktails (ice cream blended with alcohol), alcoholic slushies, and popsicles--but there are some that don't fall into any of these categories.
Ice Cream Drinks
When it comes to alcoholic ice cream drinks, a good rule of thumb is to keep the amount of alcohol you use to less than 20% of the total weight of the ice cream base, says Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN, who serves on the advisory board for Fitter Living, a free resource that promotes healthy lifestyles. This means that most boozy desserts won't be as icy or thick as beer-flavored, but will be easily scoopable and tasty.
These ice cream drinks can either be enjoyed as an individual treat or as the base of a delicious dessert. Some of the most popular drinks are the Mudslide, which is an ice-cream topped with coffee liquor; Moose Milk, which is a milkshake containing chocolate-flavored Vodka; and the Boozy Shortcake Milkshake, which spikes with vanilla-flavored Vodka and Amaretto Liquor.
Fruity Floats with Alcohol
The humble ice cream float may be old hat, but its popularity has only grown over the years as people began to discover that liquor freezes much more easily than beer or wine. The result is that a frozen float can be made with nearly any alcoholic beverage, including vodka and tequila.
For the perfect float, add about a tablespoon of your favorite ice-cream to an old-fashioned soda bottle. Next, top it off with a little soda water. Pour about a quarter of an ounce or more of your chosen alcoholic drink over the icecream and stir gently until it bubbles.
An alcoholic drink float can have more flavors and textures than a traditional cocktail. This makes it a great way of enjoying a little sweetness but not too much. Leo Piller, a soda jerk and lead bartender of San Francisco's The Ice Cream Bar recommends The Amaro Float. This combines a floral amaro with tropical ice cream.
This boozy float is sure to delight kids and adults alike! It's not sweet, but the citrusy orange soda can take you on an unforgettable summer ride.
Frozen brandy Alexander is a modern version of the classic gin-and-tonic. However, it uses vanilla icecream instead of gin. Traditionally, a whip egg was used to make the frothy cocktail. But today, you only need to combine vanilla ice cream with a splash brandy to make this delicious treat.
FAQ
Are my drinks safe to freeze?
You can, but you should be careful. Make sure you label all your bottles to let others know which ones have been frozen. Fill your bottles no more than halfway. You risk your drink spilling out of the bottle. Also, make sure to wait at most two hours after opening the container before you transfer the contents to another container.
What is the most popular drink that a girl should order at a bar or restaurant?
The best drink for a girl at a bar is old-fashioned. It is made of whiskey, water, sugar, ice, and ice.
Thomas Handy invented the old-fashioned in 1876. His invention was named for a horse race he used on Long Island.
Are you looking for special equipment to make cocktails in your home?
Not at all. Only a handful of items are required.
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Glasses
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Strainer
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Lid
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Cocktail shaker
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Cutting board
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Knife
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Scoops and measuring cups
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Jigger
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Tongue depressors
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Stirring sticks
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Lemon wedge
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Sugar cube
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Salt
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Pepper
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Ice cubes
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Ice
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Water
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Alcohol
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Wine
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Beer
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Soda water
What is the difference between blenders and shakers?
Shakers are made from metal and can come in a variety of sizes. Blenders are usually made of plastic and can be found in many shapes.
Statistics
- majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- The tequila should be 100 percent agave, not the cheaper “mixto” products, which blend a minimum of 51 percent agave with other sugars. (cooking.nytimes.com)
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How To
How To Make The Best Brandy Alexander Recipe
Finding the right ingredients is the first step to making a cocktail recipe. We will be using Cognac, which, as the name suggests, is a French distilled spirit that is made from fermented wine. It's usually clear, although sometimes you'll see it aged in oak barrels. You can purchase cognac from specialty liquor stores as well as online retailers like Amazon.com.
Next, we will add simple syrup. Simple syrup is sugar dissolved into water. Let's melt 1 cup of granulated sugar in a small saucepan on medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely (about 5 minutes). You should add enough cold tap water to completely cover the sugar. Allow to rest overnight. Strain out sugar crystals by using cheesecloth. The liquid can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three weeks.
We will combine Cognac with simple syrup to make our Brandy Alexander Cocktail. Combine the Cognac with simple syrup in a shaker. Fill it half-way with ice cubes. The rest of the mixture should be filled with simple syrup. Stir vigorously for 10 second, then strain into a chilled martini. Mix in a splash soda water to finish the Brandy Alexander. Garnish with a twist of lemon.