Crazy Jim ice cream drinks a sure hit!
Published:Thursday | July 22, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Latoya Grindley, Gleaner Writer
It is summer time and that usually means an increase in the temperature. And to beat the heat, refreshing drinks will come in quite handy.
You may not think about ice cream as a part of the heat-beating drink arsenal. But, Crazy Jim has been a sponsor at several social events where patrons have been treated to many of its ice-cream based drinks (yep, drinks). And this week, Food will be sharing three drink recipes, including one for the children.
According to Kimberly Smith-Williamson, promotions, merchandising and account executive, the drinks and the recipes are an illustration of the many ways the popular ice cream can be used.
"They are easy to make and can be personalised to one's preference or mood," she said.
There is no limitation to the flavour soda or ice cream that can be used to make the beverages. However, using solid ice cream flavours creates a better fusion and depending on flavour, a different taste and colour.
Crazy Pop
(Two or more scoops of Crazy Jim ice cream blended with soda pop and red rum)
Ingredients
4 scoops of Crazy Jim Grapenut ice cream
1/4 cup of red rum
1 cup of orange soda
Directions
- Scoop the ice cream into a blender.
- Add orange soda.
- Add red rum.
- Blend thoroughly until well blended. (For a popping flavour, add 2 tablespoons of nuts to the blender).
Crazy Mix
(The simplest version is two or more scoops of Crazy Jim ice cream blended with red rum and chased with water).
Ingredients
4 scoops of Crazy Jim Grapenut ice cream
1/4 cup of red rum
1 cup of water.
Directions
- Place ice cream into blender.- Add the water.- Add 1/4 cup of red rum.- Blend thoroughly. (To suit your liking, 1 or 2 additional scoops of Crazy Jim ice cream may be added for a sweeter taste).
Orange Float
(The float is described as a beverage that consists of one or more scoops of ice cream in a soft drink).
Ingredients
2 scoops of Crazy Jim Grapenut Ice cream
1/4 cup of orange soda
Directions
- Place two scoops of Crazy Jim into a cup and pour soda on to it. - The soda will melt the ice cream as it floats to the top.
More Summer coolers next week.