Today marks the official start of summer - my favorite season! Growing up a Florida beach bum, there was always one treat that signaled summer and squelched the heat. The snow cone. That sparkling mound of shaved ice soaked with sugary-sweet syrup that stained your tongue and caused brain freeze. It was perfection!

I still love the simplicity of the snow cone, but it deserves something with a bit more zing and a little less food coloring. And that something is VODKA! That’s right, I said vodka. My favorite is Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry Vodka poured over finely crushed ice, which makes a delicious purple “Gogh Cone.” Who knew you could improve on perfection?!

Cheers!
Shelley

Pomegranate Freeze
2 ounces Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
2 ounces Pineapple Juice
3-4 drops of Cherry Syrup
Pour over crushed ice

Acai-Blueberry Freeze
2 ounces Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry Vodka
2 ounces Lemonade
3-4 drops of Blue Raspberry Syrup
Pour over shaved ice

Frozen Vodka Colada
1 ounce Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka
½ ounce Van Gogh Coconut Vodka
1 ounce Pineapple Juice
Splash of Cream
Pour over crushed ice

Kickin’ Frozen Mudslide
1 ounce Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka
1 ounce Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
1 ounce Coffee Liqueur
1 ounce Irish Cream
Pour over shaved ice