sorbet

  • Advanced Mixology: Margarita Sorbet

    If you’re feeling adventurous and looking for a challenge, this margarita sorbet made using liquid nitrogen could be your next undertaking! I had this at Tales of the Cocktail in July, and it has a wonderful melt-in-your-mouth texture and the familiar flavors of a margarita. I enjoyed the science-lab show as well.

    Liquid nitrogen is dangerous! If you feel comfortable using it, please take all necessary precautions. Research its use thoroughly in addition to reviewing … Read more

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    Christmas Cosmopolitan

    Cranberry sorbet turns a classic cocktail into a beautiful holiday treat. This Christmas Cosmo has the appeal of a traditional Cosmopolitan with the added oomph of a dessert … all without being too sweet.

    Ingredients

      2 oz cranberry sorbet ½-1 oz vodka ½ oz Cointreau ¼ oz freshly-squeezed lime juice
    Instructions

    With a shot glass, scoop out 2 ounces worth of cranberry sorbet and place in a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, Cointreau, and lime juice. … Read more

  • 10 Boozy Ways to Beat the Heat

    I don’t know about where you are … but where we are it’s damn hot! Here are some recipes to help you manage during this unseasonable heat wave.

    1. Raspberry Sparkler: Raspberries, Campari, tequila and blood orange soda will help you stay cool.
    2. Pineapple Mai Tai: Also known as a Pai Tai, this island cocktail is made for hot weather.
    3. Strawberry Basil Mojito: Load it up with ice and enjoy the perfect pairing
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  • Grapefruit Campari Sorbet

    Chef Jamie Oliver created this refreshing granita as an easy, light and elegant dessert. Yummy!

    Ingredients

    1 & 3/4 pints fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, strained

      14 oz superfine sugar 7 oz Campari Juice of 2 lemons Juice of 2 oranges

    Instructions

    Whisk together the grapefruit juice and sugar. Add the Campari, lemon and orange juices. Freeze in an ice cream maker, or in a metal container for a granita texture.

    Photo & recipe courtesy Campari.… Read more