Vodka is a distilled spirit made from grains or potatoes. It originated in Eastern Europe, but is now made all over the world. Drinkers have taken to Vodka for it’s mixability and smooth neutral taste. It comes in many different flavors as well, anywhere from blueberry to vanilla. I thought we’d go with orange, this reminds me of a childhood treat (with a lil kick, of course!) Enjoy!

Creamsicle

Fill a mixing cup with 1/2 way with ice.

1/2 oz. Vodka or Orange Vodka
1/2 oz. Triple Sec
1 oz. Orange Juice
1 oz. Cream

Shake all ingredients well and strain into a cocktail glass.

Use a scoop of vanilla ice cream instead of cream & ice, and you’ve got a Dreamsicle. Serve in a large stem or hurricane glass. YUM!

1 cup Brandy or Vodka
9 cups Water
4 Liptons Tea Bags
2 cups Sugar
1 can Frozen Orange Juice (thawed)
1 can Frozen Lemonade (thawed)
2 six packs 7up
Boil tea bags with two cups of the water. Set aside and let cool. Boil the remaining 7 cups of water with 2 cups of sugar. Bring to boil and remove from heat. Set aside and let cool to room temperature. Once sugar mixture is cool add the Orange Juice and the Lemonade. Add water from the tea and squeeze tea bags. Add Vodka or Gin. Stir together and Freeze over night. Serve in a highball and top with about 2 oz. of 7up.

Makes 40 - 50 drinks

(You can also freeze it without the liquor and add the booze as you add the 7up)

Now that summer has finally arrived.. Lets make the heat more enjoyable with this tasty ice cream delight!

PINK SQUIRRELS
3 oz. Creme de Cacao
3 oz. Creme de Almond
Blender of vanilla ice-cream, (not ice-milk)
Blend all ingredients together and enjoy! Tastes like a strawberry milkshake!

Do I need to go on and on why this creamy frozen drink is….OMG?  Check it…deeee-lish!

3 oz pineapple juice
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
3/4 oz coconut rum
3/4 oz dark rum
2 splashes orange juice
3/4 oz cream
2 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Serve immediately.

Yummy! This cocktail is the perfect choice for a warm day (soon, more will come; don’t worry.) Also makes a great after dinner dessert drink.

1 1/4 oz gold tequila
3 oz orange juice
1 oz sweet and sour mix
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
6 oz crushed ice

Blend all ingredients until slushy. Serve in a margarita glass.

When I was in California last week (don’t hate me!) I couldn’t help but think of summer and that really, it’s not too far away. I think we Rangers can make it a couple more months if we just close our eyes, lay in a tanning bed and imagine the warmth and sunshine. I think maybe drinking some tropical cocktails can help trigger some good, sunny memories, too.

Pina Colada

There’s nothing like heading to Margaritaville after a long day at work. The “Margarita” drink presents itself many ways, and over the years, there have been many a margarita recipe invented. There’s the Strawberry Margarita, Chambord Margarita, Mango Margarita, the list goes on. However, I haven’t run accross a margarita with ice cream and at this stage in the summer, this one sounded darn good. Enjoy!

Don’t forget: On Wednesdays, Goodfella’s Bar offers Margaritas for only $3!

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It’s blueberry pickin’ season here on the Iron Range. And the chances are, you may want to make more than just pie and pancakes with your fresh berries. After all the hard work out in the field, you may need a refreshing frozen drink to not only cool you off, but probably relieve some sunburn. Throw this concoction in your blender and enjoy!

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