The Big Chill

Escape the daily grind and summertime temps with icy libations that deliver an instant vacation in a glass
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Photos by Gyorgy Papp
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Photos by Gyorgy Papp

Frosted Starlet

A lavish spin on the provocative Porn Star Martini, this icy granita is destined to be a showstopper at any summer gathering

Ingredients

2 oz. Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur

2 oz. passion fruit puree

1 oz. vanilla syrup

1 oz. lime juice 

Champagne to top 

Fresh passion fruit seeds to garnish 

Blend the liqueur, passion fruit puree, vanilla syrup, and lime juice until smooth. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze until set, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes to create a granita texture. Serve in a coupe, topped with Champagne and garnished with passion fruit seeds.

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Photos by Gyorgy Papp

Pop Goes the Kiwi

Elevate a kiwi margarita—the perfect blend of tart and sweet—with the addition of creamy coconut popsicles

Ingredients

1 ripe kiwi, peeled and chopped 

2 oz. Uni Organic Tequila Blanco

1 oz. lime juice 

1 oz. agave syrup 

Coconut flakes for glass rim (optional) 

1 coconut popsicle to garnish (store-bought or homemade) 

Blend the kiwi, tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup until smooth. Rim a glass with coconut flakes (if desired) and pour the mixture over ice. Garnish with a coconut popsicle.

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Photos by Gyorgy Papp

Espresso Martini Affogato

This indulgent treat combines the rich flavor of an espresso martini with the decadence of vanilla ice cream

Ingredients

2 oz. vodka (or try it with rum, mezcal, or whiskey)

1 oz. Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur (or your preferred coffee liqueur)

1 oz. fresh espresso, chilled 

1 scoop rich vanilla ice cream 

Ground coffee to garnish 

In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka (or alternative spirit), coffee liqueur, and espresso with ice. Shake well. Pour the martini into a glass over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finish with a dusting of ground coffee.

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