Adult Snow Cones

It’s Friday! Who’s ready for a drink? This girl! I recently whipped up some adult snow cones, or granita if you will, for Evite Postmark, and since it’s as easy as combining crushed ice, fresh fruit juice and a little nip, why not enjoy one right now? It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! 

In lieu of classic paper cones, copper mugs, typically used for Moscow Mules, add a glam touch — and the best part is you don’t even need a snow cone maker.

To get the recipe for gourmet snow cones (it’s so easy), head on over to Postmark.

Strawberry Lime & Watermelon Granita

Combine in a blender:

• 2 cups Frozen strawberries
• 2 cups fresh watermelon (with rinds removed)
• 4 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 shot tequila

In a copper mug: Layer in shaved/crushed ice, topped with fruit juice/tequila puree; repeat until mug is full (we suggest three layers).

Garnish: Thread a strawberry and  watermelon slice onto a toothpick. Add fresh basil.  

Blueberry & Peach Bourbon Granita

Combine in a blender:

• 2 cups frozen blueberries
• 2 cups frozen peaches
• ½ shot bourbon
• 1 shot peach schnapps

In a copper mug: Layer in shaved/crushed ice, topped with fruit juice/bourbon puree; repeat until mug is full (we suggest three layers).

Garnish: Alternate blueberries with a peach slice on a toothpick. Add a sprig of fresh mint.

Grapefruit & Lime Tequila Granita

Combine in a blender:

• 3 cups freshly squeezed Ruby Red grapefruit
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 shot tequila

In a copper mug: Layer in shaved/crushed ice, topped with fruit juice/tequila puree; repeat until mug is full (we suggest three layers).

Garnish: Alternate lime slices with a slice of grapefruit slice on a toothpick.

[Photos by Fred Baby]