Cool Off This Summer with this Boozy Vanilla Shake Recipe!

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If you are a vanilla ice cream fan, maybe you celebrated a sweet holiday last month - National Vanilla Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 23rd! But if you missed it, DON'T Worry! You can celebrate vanilla ice cream every day with a delicious recipe from Crown Vanilla that pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream!

Since its launch last year, Crown Vanilla has been savored in an array of refreshments and cocktail recipes.

What better way to cool off this summer than to chill out with a delicious and boozy shake? Crown Vanilla is sure to compliment any sweet treat but tastes exquisite in the recipe below created by Mixologist Brian Floyd, The Very Vanilla Shake. All you need to do is mix the ingredients together with a blender.

It is so easy to make and SO DELICIOUS! It makes the perfect cool drink at the end of a long, hot summer day!

Check out the recipe below and let me know how you like it once you try it!

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You can purchase Crown Vanilla at your local spirits store.

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Celebrate the End of Winter with a Tasty Cocktail!

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Celebrating the end of winter and the upcoming warmer weather and the arrive of spring? 

Or maybe you are looking to celebrate a promotion, friendship, love or just want to relax with a good drink at the end of a long day?

Then let me suggest three great liqueurs that are now favorites in our house that are perfect for celebrating ANY occasion!

Amarula is a South African cream liqueur, made from the fruit of the marula tree, also known as the 'marriage tree.' The fruit is juiced, fermented, double distilled and aged for two years in French oak barrels and combined with fresh dairy cream to produce a light brown, creamy liqueur with hints of citrus. Amarula Cream can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a simple cocktail!

This is one of our favorite cream liqueurs in our house! My husband loves to relax at the end of the day with a glass of Amarula on the rocks - it is a special treat for him and I love that it is made from the "marriage tree". :)

Give the gift of luxurious French Calvados. Calvados is a spirit indigenous to the French region of lower Normandy, and is crafted from delicious fermented cider apples. Calvados Boulard makes for a unique gift alongside a fine cigar and addition to the home bar.

Calvados Boulard VSOP is a Calvados from Pays d’Auge, it is issued from ciders which are produced in the geographical area of Pays d’Auge, which is included in the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée Calvados zone. Calvados Boulard VSOP is issued of blendings of different Calvados Pays d’Auge of minimum 4 years old. They will stay in the casks for the necessary time to obtain a perfect dissolve.

Usquaebach Whisky Reserve Premium Blend is a rare blend of whiskies aged 16, 17 and 18 years combined with younger malts for a complex and rich Scotch whisky of uncompromising quality. The blended whisky offers a smooth palate with round toffee and mellow spice notes. As the whisky envelops the tongue, hits of honeyed sherry and light citrus remain.

The nose features honeyed sherry, smooth vanilla, baked apples and quince, while sweet spices and an endearing zest linger on the palate. The Usquaebach Reserve finishes long and smooth, with a detailed edge and a crisp mouth-feel – ideal as an aperitif or with a rich meal.

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Spirited Gifts for the holidays‏

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Whether your gift list is long or short... or your pockets deep or not, one of these spirits is sure to fit the bill (or stocking) of an adult on your gift list!

South Bay Rum

Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic from molasses, South Bay Rum is produced according to the Solera method in small batches, using matured rum from a wide range of hand-selected barrels. Each barrel – which formerly held bourbon, sherry, port or single malt Scotch whisky – imparts its own characteristics to the finished product.

Blending these rums together produces South Bay Rum’s rich flavor and remarkably smooth finish – ideal for sipping or in classic cocktails.

South Bay Rum (40% ABV) retails for $27.99 (750ml).

William Wolf Pecan Bourbon

Poised to take a bite out of ferocious consumer demand for flavored bourbon, William Wolf Pecan Bourbon is premium American whiskey infused with natural pecan flavors.

William Wolf Whiskey is premium bourbon produced in small batches in Kentucky. They've chosen to use natural flavors from real pecans and 100% natural maple syrup. The result is an exceptionally rich, bold whiskey that is perfect served straight up or in a cocktail. Traditional whiskey lovers will appreciate William Wolf’s bold, dark taste, while fans of cocktails will be drawn to the enticingly smooth and sweet pecan flavor.

Try William Wolf straight up, on the rocks or mixed in a simple cocktail like a Wolf and Coke or Wolf and Gin

William Wolf (30% ABV) retails for $25.99 (750ml). 

SIA Scotch

In a sign of the times, SIA Scotch was funded on Kickstarter. But don’t let that fool you! SIA (pronounced “SEE-a”) is a new, fresh and exciting Scotch Whisky created specifically to appeal to a modern palate. The striking amber color of clover honey, SIA awakens the nose with citrus and spice and opens the palate with the smoky vanilla crunch of a crème brulée. The finish is long, smooth and refreshing with hints of hazelnut and toffee.

This refreshing, superior Scotch is a blend of malts from Speyside, Highlands with a slight hint of Islay, distilled in Scotland and matured, blended and bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. A delicious new scotch that is ideal for cocktails or connoisseurs!

(SRP: $49.99)

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