Sips & Synopsis - This Weeks Makings

• Chill Out Before Summer Melts Away

• Trivia Question

• Drink of the Week - Frozen Watermelon Margarita

• Mocktail Moment: Frozen Lemon Basil Cooler

• Build Your Frozen Drink Station

Chill Out Before Summer Melts Away

July’s heat is at full blast, and we’re here to fight it the delicious way - with blenders, ice, and cocktails so cold they could stop a heatwave in its tracks. Whether you’re poolside, porch-swinging, or strategically parked in front of the AC, these frozen drinks will transport you to your own little tropical escape.

This week, we’re serving up:
✔️ 3 frozen cocktails so good you’ll forget about the thermostat
✔️ 1 frosty mocktail for chill vibes without the buzz
✔️ A guide to building the ultimate frozen drink station
✔️ Trivia to test your summer cocktail IQ
✔️ An inspiring quote to keep your cool

Let’s blend up summer in a glass.

Trivia Question❓

What popular frozen cocktail was first created in Dallas, Texas, in 1971, using a modified soft-serve ice cream machine?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

🍹 Drink of the Week: Frozen Watermelon Margarita

How Frozen Cocktails Saved My Summer

Last weekend, it hit 98°F before noon. My outdoor thermometer looked like it was ready to give up. I could have sulked inside, dreaming of ocean breezes - but instead, I reached for my blender.

The result? A frozen strawberry daiquiri so frosty I swear the glass sighed when I set it down. Ten minutes later, my neighbors were on my patio, blenders were buzzing, and suddenly the heat didn’t matter. That’s the thing about frozen cocktails - they don’t just cool you down, they turn your backyard into a mini vacation.

🍍 Bonus Frozen Cocktails

Frozen Piña Colada

• 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks

• 1 cup coconut cream

• 1/2 cup white rum

• 1/4 cup pineapple juice

• Blend until silky and serve with a cherry on top.

Frozen Peach Bourbon Smash

• 2 cups frozen peach slices

• 1/2 cup bourbon

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 2 tbsp honey syrup

• Blend until smooth, garnish with mint sprig.

🥭 Mango Mint Mojito (with a twist)

Fresh mint + juicy mango = your new summer crush.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum

• 1 oz lime juice

• 1 oz mango purée

• 0.5 oz simple syrup

• 6 mint leaves

• Club soda to top

• Garnish: mint sprig + mango wedge

Directions:

1. Muddle mint and simple syrup in a shaker.

2. Add rum, lime juice, mango purée, and ice.

3. Shake and strain over ice.

4. Top with soda water, garnish, and serve.

🍋 Frosty Mocktail: Frozen Lemon Basil Cooler

• 2 cups ice

• 1 cup fresh lemonade

• 1/4 cup basil syrup (or muddled basil + simple syrup)

• Blend until slushy and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Build Your Frozen Drink Station

Want to be that host with the perfect frozen cocktail game? Stock up on:

• High-powered blender – Vitamix Blender - it’s worth every penny for silky smooth drinks, and you’ll never have to buy another one. It’s an investment.

• Reusable cocktail cups – Insulated stainless steel tumblers to keep drinks frosty in the sun.

• Silicone ice molds – Large cube trays that slow melt time.