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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
(NAPSI)-If you want your next get-together to be the toast of the town, try mixing up some great-tasting cocktails. Not only can the beverages make a delicious addition to a party, they could add more style to your gathering than you might expect.
"A woman's drink is yet another accessory-a fashion statement, as much as her shoes or her bag," said Leon Hall, noted fashion guru. So what will the fashionable people be drinking this season? Here's a look at some winning recipes from a contest held to find the best tasting original cocktails and smoothies. The beverages can be made with or without alcohol.
Bullseye
In a 12 oz. tumbler filled with ice, combine 5 oz. Daily's Salsa Bloody Mary Mix, 3 oz. Absolut Peppar vodka, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, a splash of Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with a grilled shrimp, a lemon wedge and a celery stalk. Upon delivery of drink, remove tail and drop shrimp into bottom of glass to marinate, squeeze lemon wedge on top and stir with celery.
Snazzy Sipper
Mix 1 oz. vodka, 1 oz. Midori, 1 oz. Daily's Sweet & Sour Mix and 1/4 oz. Daily's Grenadine Syrup over ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a cherry.
MaSmootherMixer
In a blender, combine 1 cup Daily's Strawberry Daiquiri Mix, 1 banana, 1 kiwi, 6 oz. strawberry/banana yogurt and 1/2 cup rum with 3 cups crushed ice. Blend until just pourable. Top with any fruit and enjoy.
Mangoes on the Road
Combine 4 oz. Daily's Pina Colada Mix, 1 oz. rum, 1/2 banana, 2 scoops vanilla ice cream and 3/4 cup ice in a blender until smooth. Pour some chocolate syrup into a chilled party glass. Pour mixture on top. Garnish with a dash of allspice.
Come Chai With Me Colada
In a blender, combine 6 oz. of Daily's Pina Colada Mix, 3 tablespoons vanilla chai latte mix, 2 tablespoons caramel-flavored syrup, 2 oz. rum (light or dark) and 2 cups ice. Cover and blend for 10 seconds. Scrape down sides and blend on high until mixture is frothy and smooth. Garnish with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Tiramisu Tutu
Fill a shaker glass with crushed ice, add 5 oz. Daily's Mocha Mudslide Mix, 1/2 oz. Tuaca, 1/2 oz. Irish Cream, 1 oz. Amaretto, and 1.5 oz. dark rum. Cover glass and shake vigorously. Mix together 1 teaspoon of sugar and a dash of cinnamon. Lightly moisten rim of glass and dip in sugar mixture. Strain liquid into glass and garnish with chocolate shavings and whipped cream.
The drink mixers used in the above recipes are made with real fruit and natural ingredients. Visit www.dailysfruitmixers.com for additional recipes or for more information.
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