What makes smoothies all the rage is that these mellow concoctions are made from a simple union of fruit and fruit juice, resulting in a delightful combination that is easy to prepare and tastes great. However, the addition of liqueur or spirits to many of your favorite smoothie ingredients can result in an uptown temptation that reaches a dimension of elegance and seduction never before dreamed of. And the union of spirits and smoothies doesn't end here. With the addition of rich, creamy ice cream and garnished with a Chocolate Pirouette or a Cinnamon and Sugar Twist, these showstopping creations can even grace an elegant dessert plate as the grand finale of a candlelight dinner.
As you glance at the spiked delights found in this chapter, you will see some that are smoothie versions of familiar cocktails, such as the Piña Colada Smoothie. Other happy-hour smoothies are intended to be enjoyed as a dessert. Try enhancing your after-meal pleasure with a serving of Frozen Cappuccino, a mouthwatering blend of Irish cream liqueur, Kahlúa, hazelnut liqueur, banana, and vanilla ice cream. Prepare yourself for the ultimate experience when you indulge in a glassful of a Death by Chocolate Smoothie cocktail, featuring the wonderful essence of Irish cream liqueur, brown crème de cacao, and vodka. Make sure to double the recipe, so you can share this sensual experience with someone special.
In the new millennium, I can't think of a more appropriate celebration than smoothies newly transformed into seductively delicious treats that will leave you begging for more. So get out your swizzle sticks and fancy crystal, and experience the pleasure of indulging in any one of these sensuous alcoholic delights.
From SINFUL SMOOTHIES: more than 130 dessert smoothies & other indulgences. Copyright © 2004 Donna Pliner Rodnitzky. All Rights Reserved.
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