Spiked Frozen Treats We Love

May 07, 2014
We'll happily accept a bowl of ice cream on a scorcher of a summer afternoon, but we'll leap from our seats for the spiked stuff! Get our favorite alcohol-infused ice cream, sorbet, and sherbet recipes here.
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Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies

Photo: Jason Varney; Styling: Claire Spollen
Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies Recipe
Red raspberries' juicy, sweet flavor peaks from late June through August and is just right for this summer cooler. We spiked the drink with an herbaceous, citrusy gin that's distilled in small batches in Philadelphia.
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Fresh Blackberry Granita with Lemon Syrup

Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Graham Yelton
Fresh Blackberry Granita with Lemon Syrup Recipe
There's only one way to keep your cool this summer, with boozy frozen treats! Beat the heat by sipping on a refreshing berry granita. Tip: make the lemon syrup while the granita freezes, and refrigerate; strain before serving. Top with extra berries, if desired.

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Cherry-Bourbon Ice Cream

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke
Cherry-Bourbon Ice Cream Recipe
The tart flavor of late-summer cherry ice cream is enhanced by just a hint of bourbon. It's a Southern summer night in a bowl.
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Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet

Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Helen Crowther
Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet Recipe
A small amount of Chambord, a raspberry liqueur, is just enough to make this already tasty treat completely craveworthy.

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Soft-Serve Mango-Banana Sorbet

Photo: Christopher Testani; Styling: Paige Hicks
Soft-Serve Mango-Banana Sorbet Recipe
This fruity sorbet uses cut-up frozen fruit to speed up the prep time. For a pretty garnish, top with paper-thin mango slices and lime rind strips.

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Maple-Bourbon Ice Cream

Karry Hosford
Maple-Bourbon Ice Cream Recipe
The North meets South combination of sweet maple syrup and bourbon is reminiscent of spiced eggnog.
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Bing Cherry Sorbet with Prosecco

Photo: José Picayo; Styling: Michele Faro
Bing Cherry Sorbet with Prosecco Recipe
Top sweet-tart cherry sorbet with a hit of bubbly for a surprising and refreshing post-dinner treat.

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Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake

Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake Recipe
One bite of the classic Italian dessert gone frozen will surely melt even the most staunch dessert purist.

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Dark Cherry Merlot Sauce over Yogurt

Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Kira Corbin
Dark Cherry Merlot Sauce over Yogurt Recipe
Turn the basic pint of vanilla ice cream in your freezer into a boozy delight with the addition of dark cherry merlot sauce.
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Green Apple Sauvignon Blanc Sorbet

Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Katie Christ
Green Apple Sauvignon Blanc Sorbet Recipe
Sauvignon Blanc's characteristic green-apple flavors blend seamlessly with the fruit itself, so why not play matchmaker?

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Cream

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Cream Recipe
Tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries mingling with fruity red wine sounds a lot like heaven to us.

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Rum-Macadamia Ice Cream

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro; Leigh Ann Ross
Rum-Macadamia Ice Cream Recipe
Rum-spiked ice cream topped with grilled pineapple and coconut is enough to send you into full-fledged vacation mode with one bite.
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Tangerine Sherbet

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Emma Star Jensen
Tangerine Sherbet Recipe
The geniuses at Sunset suggest topping this orange liqueur-spiked treat with champagne for an impressive presentation.

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Oaxacan Chocolate Milk Shakes

Photo: Thomas J. Story
Oaxacan Chocolate Milk Shakes Recipe
This spiked chocolate milk shake has been on the menu at Copita, chef and cookbook author Joanne Weir's restaurant in Sausalito, California, since day one.

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Coffee Chocolate Crunch Fantasia Ice Cream Sundaes

Coffee Chocolate Crunch Fantasia Ice Cream Sundaes Recipe
To ice cream made from only whipping cream and coffee liqueur we say, "more please!"
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Pumpkin Gingersnap Ice Cream

Photo: Annabelle Breakey
Pumpkin Gingersnap Ice Cream Recipe
Make the transition from summer to fall with a spiced (and spiked!) recipe oozing with the flavors of autumn.

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Japonica Ice Cream Sundaes

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto
Japonica Ice Cream Sundaes Recipe
Sake is the secret ingredient to the already unique combination of green tea ice cream and ripe red plums.

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Tequila-Lime Sorbet

Tequila-Lime Sorbet Recipe
Serve this refreshing sorbet after a spicy Mexican meal or summer barbecue to tame the heat and end things on a sweet note.
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