3 elevated cold cocktails for summer

Inspired by our favourite childhood treats!
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Remember when we were kids and we enjoyed slushies, floaties, popsicles and every other summertime treat? We didn’t stop enjoying them… we just like to give it a little spike now and again. Desserts expert Jyoti Nanra shares how to bring the nostalgia out with these childhood classics — with a boozy spin.

Ingredients

Frosé Slushie

1 bottle
rosé
1/2 cup
sugar
1 cup
frozen strawberries
1 cup
frozen watermelon
1/4 cup
lemon juice

Spiked Cold Brew Floatie

3 cups
cold brew
1/4 cup
milk
1/2 cup
Baileys
1/4 cup
vodka
chocolate syrup
whipped cream

Fruity Mimosa Popsicle

1 bottle
champagne
fresh orange juice
raspberries

Instructions

Frosé Slushie Method: 
  1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend.
  2. Transfer the blender jug to the freezer for 25-35 minutes.
  3. Blend again and serve.
Spiked Cold Brew Floatie Method: 
  1. Fill a jug with milk, Bailey’s, and vodka.
  2. Swirl chocolate syrup in 3-4 mason jars or glasses, and top each with ice.
  3. Fill with desired amount of cold brew and top with spiked mixture.
  4. Top with whip.
Fruity Mimosa Popsicle Method: 
  1. Fill each popsicle mold with raspberries and muddle them.
  2. Top with orange juice and freeze overnight.
  3. Pop each popsicle into a champagne flute and top with bubbles.

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