Golden Kahlua Coladas

It's a holiday week (weekend?).  These holidays that fall mid-week always confuse me.

No matter what you call it, a cocktail is definitely in order.

You have the necessities on hand, I trust...

These are the simplest of frozen drinks....perfect for a summer night when the sun has set, the heat has dissipated, and the humidity of the day has burned off.  Ahh....summer nights.  The only enjoyable part of summer, no?

Enjoy them in the heat of the day, too...just make them.

Golden Kahlua Coladas
{serves 2}

ingredients:
2 cups orange juice ice cubes
2 ounces Kahlua
2 ounces Amaretto
orange slices

First kids, you'll need what we called in the olden days, an "ice cube tray."

Once your orange juice is frozen, combine the 2 cups of cubes (approximately) with the Kahlua and Amaretto in a blender.  Process until smooth.

Pour into glasses and garnish with an orange wheel.

Summer in a glass.  Ahhh...

I would be a Girl Scout if...

 

...if merit badges were given for watching What Not to Wear.

...if my fellow scouts were these ladies from the Girl Hunter weekend.
{Center: Eric, best guide ever. Left to Right: Kristan, Me (hi!),  Shelly, Wendy, Angie, Cheryl, Georgia, Marla Top: Amy, Erica, Dara, Elana,Carrie, Lori}

...if s'mores had a more grown-up option, like these.

Just in case you're not the champagne type, you might want to make these S'mores Milkshakes for New Year's Eve. 

They are super easy and you'll only need a few ingredients:

1. Chocolate Ice Cream

2. Godiva Liqueur

3. Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka (yes, there is such a thing.)


S'mores Milkshakes {for grown-ups only}
serves 2

3 cups chocolate ice cream
2 ounces Godiva chocolate liqueur
2 ounces Fluffed Marshmallow vodka
crushed graham crackers
mini Hershey cars

Chill one large, or 2 small glasses in the freezer.

Combine the ice cream, liqueur and vodka in a blender.  Pulse until blended, pushing the ice cream down as needed.

Pour into the chilled glasses (if using a large glass, use 2 straws for sharing).  Top with crushed graham crackers and a Hershey bar.

And this is...

PS: do NOT try to drink all of this by yourself, or else you'll be wearing "milkshake goggles," like this:

Happy New Year!!!  

I hope 2012 brings you all peace, love, laughter...and lots of sugar. ♥