Synopses & Reviews
A new addition to the popular 101 Cocktails series Frozen drinks make a great summertime treat for backyard barbecues and rooftop parties, but many people forget that there are far more options than just frozen margaritas, daiquiris, and piña coladas. 101 Blender Drinks includes all the classics, but also shows you how to turn your favorite cocktails into icy cold, refreshing frozen delights-Cosmopolitans, sangrias, bellinis, and mojitos can all be converted to frozen treats. There's also plenty of creative, one-of-a-kind creations like Yuzu Cucumber Freeze or Guava Lava Passion.
But there are far more options than just drinks with alcohol. What about a cold frozen dessert like Frozen Oreo Cookie or Cool Caramel Flan? Frozen drinks are a great way to cool down during the summer heat. This book offers creative, refreshing options that go far beyond the classics.
- 101 recipes illustrated with brilliant four-color photographs throughout
- Recipes emphasize fresh fruits, herbs, and other ingredients for bold and fresh tasting frozen drinks
- Author Kim Haasarud is a James Beard honored mixologist and the founder of Liquid Architecture, a Los Angeles-based beverage consultancy
With creativity, imagination, and plenty of ice, 101 Blender Drinks will keep your summer get-togethers fun and refreshing.
Synopsis
"When people hear 'blender drink' or 'frozen drink,' they most probably think of sipping a tall, cool one while sitting on a beach, or maybe a morning smoothie. But with the mixology movement happening across the United States, along with raised awareness of local ingredients, the number of various combinations for frozen drinks is limitless."
—From 101 Blender Drinks
Synopsis
Nothing cools down a hot summer day like an icy beverage straight from the blender. Whether you're lounging at the pool or barbecuing in the backyard, the perfect cold concoction can turn any summer day into a celebration.
Frozen daiquiris and margaritas are par for the course, but there's so much more you can do with your blender. In 101 Blender Drinks, Kim Haasarud, the Liquid Chef, provides a bevy of sophisticated and fun ideas for mixing up some icy refreshment. All the classics are included, but why not try some new creations? Get your daily dose of fruit with a Papaya Zinger. Or try a Jasmine Peach Bellini made with Prosecco and jasmine tea syrup. For something a little less sweet but just as refreshing, blend up a Pimm's Freeze with cucumber, strawberry, and Pimm's No. 1.
You can also adapt your favorite drinks and cocktails for the blender—cosmopolitans, mojitos, and sangrias are perfect when mixed with ice. There are plenty of alcohol-free options, and you can even break out of the dessert doldrums with a Frozen Oreo Cookie drink or a Cool Caramel Flan.
There's almost no limit to what your blender can do. With imagination and plenty of ice, 101 Blender Drinks will keep your summer get-togethers fun and refreshing.
Synopsis
101 recipes that put a twist on classic blender drinks—part of the successful 101 Cocktails series.
About the Author
Kim Haasarud is the founder of Liquid Architecture (Liquid-Architecture.com), a beverage consulting firm that creates specialty cocktails for clients such as the Four Seasons Maui, Wyndham Worldwide Hotels, Moet Hennessy, and SKYY Spirits. She conceives her signature cocktails much as an Alice Waters or a Wolfgang Puck would create a specialty dish, taking inspiration from market-fresh, high-quality ingredients. Her cocktails have appeared in publications ranging from the Wall Street Journal to Wine Enthusiast to Cosmopolitan.ALEXANDRA GRABLEWSKI is a well-known food and beverage photographer whose work has appeared in Gourmet, Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, and Wine Spectator, as well as in many cookbooks.
Table of Contents
Acai Margarita.
Almond Milk.
Amazon Cherry Margarita (Acai Margarita).
Antiox Pom Crush.
At First Blush.
Au Pear Sipper.
Bachata.
Bananas Foster Frappe.
Bangkok Banana Freeze.
Bangkok Banshee.
Bartenders Breakfast Shot.
Beet Around the Bush.
Berry Puree.
Blackberry Bramblicious.
Blood Peach Bellini.
Blueberry Batida.
Blueberry Blitz.
Blueberry-Peach Daiquiri.
Bourbon Apple Slush.
Brazilian Pepper Crush
Capeta Pequeno Novo (New Little Demon).
Caramelized Pear Macerate.
Cardamom-Sugar Spice.
Cherry Sling.
Cherry Vanilla Crème.
Chocolate Chip Cream.
Chocolate Monkey.
Chocolate Narcissa.
Cinnamon-Nutmeg-Sugar Spice.
Cocoa Colada.
Cool Caramel Flan.
Crantopia Crush.
Detox Daze.
Everyday Fruit Sangria.
Fig 'n' Honey.
Flip Flop (AKA Bartenders Breakfast Shot).
Fresh Sour.
Frozen Bellini.
Frozen Berry Bellini.
Frozen Black Whip.
Frozen Blue Cosmopolitan.
Frozen Cherry Coke.
Frozen Chocolate Fondue.
Frozen Cosmopolitan.
Frozen Grasshopper.
Frozen Hot Chocolate.
Frozen Lemonade.
Frozen Limeade.
Frozen Margarita.
Frozen Mojito.
Frozen Nog.
Frozen Oreo Cookie.
Frozen PB & J.
Frozen Peach Julep.
Frozen Rum Punch.
Frozen Sangria.
Frozen White Russian.
Goodness Grapeness.
Graham Slam.
Grandma's Frozen Apricot.
Grape Expectations.
Green-Eyed Lady.
Grilled Peach Melba.
Guava Lava Passion.
Hibiscus Orange Syrup.
Honey Water.
Jasmine Peach Bellini.
Jasmine Tea Syrup.
Java Sherry Chip.
Kim's Ultimate Piña Colada.
Kiwi-Coco Batida.
Kiwi-Melon Krush.
Lingonberries Falling Down.
Mango Batida.
Matahorn.
Mellow Yellow.
Midnight Sangria.
Mocha Flip.
Mudsplash.
New Little Demon.
Orange Julius Maximus.
Orchard Fruit Purees.
Panda Freeze.
Papaya-Orange Crush.
Papaya Zinger.
Passion Fruit Mousse.
Peaches 'n' Cream.
Peachy Lime Daiquiri.
Penguin.
Peruvian Pineapple.
Pimm's Freeze.
Pink Flamingo Ice.
Plum Diggity.
Pomegranate-Ginger Margarita.
Pumpkin Jack.
Purple Haze.
Rice Milk.
Sake To Me.
Sassy Suzette.
Shanghai Blossom Bellini.
Sherry Crème.
Shivering Yellow Bull.
Simple Syrup.
Speckleberry Sangria.
Stone Fruit Purees.
Strawberry-Banana Daiquiri.
Strawberry or Blackberry Trifle Cream.
Strawberry Shortcake.
Tahitian Pineapple Daiquiri.
Tapioca Thai Tea.
Thai Colada.
Tiddliwink.
Tree Hugger.
Tropical Blush Sangria.
True Blue.
Typhoon.
Watermelon-Basil Margarita.
White Chocolate Raspberry Trifle.
Yuzu-Cucumber Freeze.