August 8, 2011 2:53 pm

Drink of the Day: Grey Goose Frozen Cocktail Pops

Behind the Burner: Drink of the Day: Grey Goose Frozen Cocktail Pops

It's not every day that you get to take happy hour on the road, and what better way to do it than with some killer frozen treats courtesy of Grey Goose? These sweet, sour and tart temptations will delight your taste buds with just one lick. At Behind the Burner, we tend to like our cocktails on a stick, not stirred. Here's our favorite:

Grey Goose L'Orange Frozen Summer

4.5 oz Grey Goose L'Orange
1.5 ox Licor 43
24 oz orange juice (fresh squeezed would be delicious!)

Combine chilled ingredients in order listed. Stir vigorously with whisk for 8 seconds. Pour liquid into molds and place in freezer for 18-24 hours. Re-whisk before pouring.

Tip: Substitute your orange juice with orange seltzer or fanta for a fizzy, frozen happy hour.

These were originally created in a mold by Grey Goose, but if you do not have those molds you can use doubleshot glasses, ice cube trays, and more to create these cooled down cocktails. Nothing says the end of summer like a refreshing lick of your favorite Grey Goose concoction.

Photo credit: monstersandcritics.com

— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

Tags : grey goose, kaitlin lipe, licor, orange juice, frozen, cocktails, popsicle, summer, mold, ice cubes

Rating:
57.0
237 votes
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March 18, 2010 5:58 pm

One Girl in a Pear Tree: My Martini Week

Behind the Burner: One Girl in a Pear Tree: My Martini Week

Martini Week and its associated list of participating restaurants had me all in a tizzy. Sponsored by Thrillist and Tasting Table, Martini Week piqued my interest quicker than a fresh burger and fries. There's nothing this girl loves more than a well made drink at the end of the work day!

After scanning the decently sized list, I settled on Oceana. I'd like to say I originally chose it because of its beautiful décor or startling seafood menu, but it was mostly just because my dad worked in the McGraw-Hill Building attached and I wanted to see what had taken over the Strawberry I used to frequent in my high school days.

What I wasn't expecting was an unusual martini: The Pear Tree by mixologist Ektoras Binikos. Smooth, delicious and quite unexpected, I had a hard time keep my hands off my drink. The pear flavor was prominent, as the fruit was muddled in a glass and included my favorite vodka, Grey Goose, flavored as well with you guessed it, pear. The addition of cinnamon on top had my friend Laura holding me back from asking for an additional martini, or five, from our bartender.

Tip: If you're in the mood for a cocktail and you're front and center Midtown, stop by Oceana. You're sure to be delighted by the classy interior, wonderful waitstaff and of course, inspired drinks.

— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

Tags : NYC Martini Week, martini cocktails, Oceana, Grey Goose, Kaitlin Lipe, Behind the Burner

Rating:
58.0
153 votes
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