To whet your whistle and put you into a summer state of mind, The Kitchen Shrink recommends her…
(1) Tequila Mockingbird (a grown-up Slush that resembles a frozen Tequila Screwdriver) and
(2) Banana Blueberry Brain Freeze Blast (a kid-friendly smoothie)—See recipes below.
Cheers!
Tequila Mockingbird (A Frozen Tequila Screwdriver)
1-½ ounces of Tequila
½ ounce of Triple Sec
½ ounce of Blue Curacao
2 ounces of Orange Juice
1 ounce of Cranberry Juice
Fill a tumbler with ice. Add the Tequila and Triple Sec, then the orange and cranberry juices. Add Blue Curacao. Garnish with an orange zest strip or a few fresh cranberries.
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Banana Blueberry Brain Freeze Blast (use organic ingredients if possible)
2 bananas, sliced and frozen
1/2 cup of frozen blueberries
1 cup organic vanilla yogurt
1 splash of almond or hazelnut milk
1 teaspoon of honey
Add all the ingredients in a blender. Swirl and twirl until creamy and smooth. Serve in a whimsical glass with a fun straw and blueberries floating on top.