Month: July 2015

It is HOT in the Shenandoah valley today. In my quest to find an all-natural ice cream alternative I created this boozy frozen treat inspired by Disney’s Dole Whips.

Here’s what you’ll need:

2 cups frozen strawberries (or berry of choice)

1/4 cup Cremma Lemma SweetShine

pinch salt

Step 1:

Pour 2 cups berries into blender.

Step 2:

Add 1/4 cup Cremma Lemma.

Step 3:

And sprinkle salt.

Step 4:

Pulse until smooth.

I had to stir the mixture a couple times between pulsing to get the right texture. It should look like this:

Step 5:

Scoop into dessert dish, and try not to get a brain freeze.

Cheers, y’all!

Our genuinely grizzly Ginger SweetShine, made with organic Hawaiian ginger grown right here in our green house, pairs with rum and fresh pineapple for this island inspired libation.

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 oz Ginger SweetShine

2 oz rum

1 cup fresh pineapple

1 cup ice

blender

fancy cocktail glass

Step 1:

Pour 1 cup ice in blender

Step 2:

Add 1 cup fresh pineapple

Step 3:

Pour 1 oz Ginger SweetShine

Step 4:

Pour 2 oz rum

Step 5:

Blend

Step 6:

Pour into fancy glass

Step 7:

Garnish with pineapple leaf (optional)

Cheers, y’all!

The mojito is one of the most refreshing cocktails out there. Cool off this summer with our SweetShine spin on the classic.

Raspberry Mojito

Ingredients:

2 oz Raspberry Lemon SweetShine

1 oz rum

fresh raspberries

fresh mint

club soda

Throw a handful of fresh raspberries into glass.

Add several fresh mint leaves.

Cover with 2 oz Raspberry Lemon SweetShine.

Muddle by gently pressing berries and mint with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon.

Fill glass with ice.

Stir.

Add 1 oz rum.

Top with club soda and stir again.

Garnish with mint sprig and berries.

Cheers, Y’all!

SweetShine has gone B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

This dreamy frozen concoction is inspired by the New Orleans classic Bananas Foster.

Here’s what you need:

2 oz Black Walnut SweetShine

2 oz Light Rum

1 cup Vanilla Ice Cream

1.5 cups Ice

1 Whole Banana

Whipped Cream

Caramel Sauce

(For a pitcher simply multiply by four)

Ok, this looks like a lot of stuff, but it’s still a very simple cocktail to make. Promise.

Step One:

Scoop 1 cup ice cream into blender.

Step Two:

Add 1.5 cups ice.

Step Three:

Add 2 oz rum.

Step Four:

Add 2 oz Black Walnut SweetShine.

Step Five:

Throw in a whole banana. Peeled, of course.

Step 6:

Blend until smooth.

Step 7:

Pour into fancy glass.

Step 8:

Top with whipped cream and caramel, garnish with banana slice, and enjoy!

Cheers, y’all!

Having a shindig this 4th of July? Here’s a boozy Red White & Blue treat to share with your friends. (Family optional).

What you’ll need:

1 bottle Limoncello SweetShine

1 bag frozen mixed berries

Shortcake (prepared)

Whipped Cream

Fresh Mint

Step 1:

Pour Limoncello SweetShine over a bowl of frozen berries.

SweetShine should cover about half the berries.

Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally until berries have thawed and mixture becomes a thick syrup. (About 1 hour).

Step 2:

Pour SweetShine berry mixture over prepared shortcake, angel cake, sponge cake … whatever cake you like! (I may have been known to skip the cake entirely).

Step 3:

Top with whipped cream and add a sprig of fresh mint. (Optional).

Happy Independence Day!

Cheers, y’all!