Not that anyone needs a reason to break out the blender on a hot summer day, but rather than do your old standby of dumping a bottle of tequila-infused margarita mix and a couple scoops of ice, let’s get a little more unique.
Now, we’re not saying there isn’t a time and place for the quick and easy stuff, there certainly is. But if you’re like us, you want to give something different a try. If you’ve got a bottle of vodka taking up space on a liquor shelf somewhere in the house, here are five easy ways to make what could be your goto beverage of the summer.
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1. Frozen Vodka Lemonade (6 Servings)
1 pint lemon sorbet
1 cup vodka
1 cup lemonade
1 pint ice
Blend and enjoy
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2. Frozen Rosé or Frosé (6 Servings)
1 (750 mL) bottle of rosé,
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup Simple Syrup
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 cups frozen strawberries
Overnight: freeze rose, vodka, syrup, and lemon juice in a freezer bag
Combine bag contents and frozen strawberries and blend the next day
Yes, this requires some prep work, but it’s well worth it!
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3. Adult Frappuccino (2 Servings)
2 cups ice
1 cup iced coffee
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
2 oz. vodka
2 oz. coffee liqueur
Blend.. Add whipped cream & chocolate drizzle if desired
Enjoy!
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4. Perfect Mudslide
2 oz. Kahlúa
2 oz. vodka
2 oz. Irish Cream Liqueur
2-3 scoops vanilla ice cream
Blend
Enjoy!
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5. Frozen Moscow Mule (2 Servings)
1 1/2 cups ice
2 cups ginger beer
2 oz. vodka
1 oz. lime juice
Blend until slushy
Remember, the recipes on this page are for adults 21 years of age or older. Please drink responsibly.
