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Frosted Starlet

A lavish spin on a provocative martini variation, this icy granita is destined to be a showstopper at any summer gathering 

Ingredients

2 oz. Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur

2 oz. passion fruit puree 

1 oz. vanilla syrup

1 oz. lime juice  

Champagne to top  

Fresh passion fruit seeds to garnish  

Blend the liqueur, passion fruit puree, vanilla syrup, and lime juice until smooth. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze until set, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes to create a granita texture. Serve in a coupe, topped with Champagne and garnished with passion fruit seeds.

Photos by Gyorgy Papp

Espresso Martini Affogato

This indulgent treat combines the rich flavor of an espresso martini with the decadence of vanilla ice cream

Ingredients 

2 oz. vodka (or try it with rum, mezcal, or whiskey)

1 oz. Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur (or your preferred coffee liqueur)

1 oz. fresh espresso, chilled  

1 scoop rich vanilla ice cream  

Ground coffee to garnish  

In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka (or alternative spirit), coffee liqueur, and espresso with ice. Shake well. Pour the martini into a glass over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finish with a dusting of ground coffee.

Photos by Gyorgy Papp

Pop Goes the Kiwi

Elevate a kiwi margarita—the perfect blend of tart and sweet—with the addition of creamy coconut popsicles

Ingredients 

1 ripe kiwi, peeled and chopped  

2 oz. Uni Organic Tequila Blanco 

1 oz. lime juice  

1 oz. agave syrup  

Coconut flakes for glass rim (optional)  

1 coconut popsicle to garnish (store-bought or homemade)  

Blend the kiwi, tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup until smooth. Rim a glass with coconut flakes (if desired) and pour the mixture over ice. Garnish with a coconut popsicle.