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ICE CREAM COCKTAILS
Cool down with 10 sweet summer sippers BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
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ith continuous record-breaking temperatures, the Valley is screaming for ice cream – especially the adult variety. The cold sensation and creamy texture proves to be both refreshing and delicious as a sweet treat to cool down this summer. Here’s a look at some “spirited” milkshakes and other ice cream cocktails throughout the Valley.
AZ88 Cocktail: Brandy Alexander Details: Craving a chocolate and vanilla swirl ice cream cone? This blend of both dark and white Marie Brizard Crème de Cacao and Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream will do just the trick. Cost: $10.50 7353 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale; 480.994.5576; www.az88.com.
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Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails Cocktail: Rumple Mintz Pattie Shake Details: Hi Fi offers three adult milkshakes but it’s the Rumple Mintz that rocks our world. Made with soft-serve ice cream, Rumple Mintz peppermint liqueur, chocolate syrup, crème de menthe and an actual Peppermint Pattie, it’s the coolest thing to drink on the hottest days of the year. Cost: $10 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale; 480.426.6000; www.hifibars.com. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Cocktail: The White Buffalo Details: This cocktail marries cold brew coffee, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and ice cream with the resort’s signature Buffalo Trace Bourbon and a little bourbon-infused cream to make for a dreamy summer delight. Cost: $15 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix; 480.293.5000; www.jwdesertridge.com.
Proof Cocktail: Spiked Caramel Root Beer Float Details: Picture Barq’s Root Beer, vanilla ice cream and your choice of any spirit (recommendations offered by the friendly mixologist), topped with gooey caramel brownie chunks. Cost: $12 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr., Scottsdale; 480.513.5085; www.proofcanteen.com. Relish Burger Bistro Cocktail: Adult Chocolate Shake Details: Vanilla ice cream is mixed with Van Gogh Chocolate Vodka and Godiva Chocolate Liqueur for a decadent treat. Cost: $14 6000 E. Camelback Road; 480.423.2530; www.thephoenician.com. Luci’s at The Orchard Cocktail: Not Your Father’s Root Beer Float Details: This adult beverage blends two generous scoops of vanilla bean gelato with Not Your Father’s Root Beer and whipped cream. Cost: $10 7100 N. 12th St., Phoenix; 602.633.2442; www.lucisorchard.com. The Counter Cocktail: Beer Floats and Spike Shakes Details: It’s just like it sounds – The Counter actually offers guests the option to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to any of its draft beers as well as the option to add a shot of any spirit to its velvety milkshakes. Cost: Beer float, $7.50; spiked shakes, $8.50+ 50 N. Central Ave., Phoenix; 602.466.3411; www.thecounterburger.com. Two Brothers Tap House and Brewery Cocktail: Adult Beer Floats Details: Two Brothers has more on tap than just beer – it has its own ice creams! The brewery offers adult beer floats made with its own ice cream recipes and either Peppermint Bark Porter or Straight Shootin’ Dry Stout. Cost: $6 4321 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.378.3001; www.twobrothersbrewing.com.
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Luci’s Healthy Marketplace Cocktail: Orange Crème Wine Smoothie Details: Yes, it really is a wine smoothie, and it tastes just like a Creamsicle! This fruity and creamy concoction is made with Wineheart’s orange crème wine mix, milk – either dairy or coconut – and ice. Cost: $5.99 1590 Bethany Home Road, Phoenix; 602.773.1339; www.lucishealthymarketplace.com.
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The District Bar Cocktail: Adult Milkshakes Details: The District offers your choice of Kahlúa, Baileys or vanilla vodka to any of its “build your own” shakes, in addition to traditional mix-ins including Butterfinger, Snickers, Reese’s and Oreos. Cost: Starts at $9 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale; 480.664.0356; www.districtbaraz.com.
| AUGUST 2016
7/22/16 9:19 AM