Sloshies

From the creators of the Kansas City, MO, bar Snow & Co.--named the #1 frozen cocktail bar in the US--Sloshies is the ultimate ode to summer: a book that teaches you how to make snowy, slushy drinks with a hit of booze. The book presents two easy techniques: one requires mixing ingredients in a metal bowl and putting it in the freezer; the other quickly whips up a batch of drinks using an ice cream maker. Both produce gorgeous frozen cocktails (enough to share with friends) with sophisticated flavors and an unforgettable granita-like texture--a far cry from overly sweet traditional blender drinks or those that separate as soon as they hit the hot summer air. Sloshies offers 102 recipes for cocktails. Organized by flavor, the chapters--Tart, Sweet, Spiced, and Herbal & Floral--are comprised of high-end, ice-cold riffs on traditionally liquid bar offerings, like the Rockefeller, a frozen Manhattan with rye-infused fresh cherries; the Arctic Negroni; the Gin Fizzle, a crisp combo of gin, citrus, and tonic; a shrub-infused Sangria; and the Proud Mary--yes, that's a frozen Bloody Mary. In addition to slushy versions of the classics, there will be recipes for clever Snow & Co. originals like Miss Scarlett, a lovely Southern blend of bourbon and peach liqueur; the Cool Hand Luke, a cucumber liqueur refresher; Almond Famous, a nutty combination of Amaretto and chocolate; the Elphaba, a bewitching (and green!) mix of Prosecco, peach, and melon; and the Dapper Dan, a cider-y fall treat inspired by the flavors of apple pie a la mode. Sidebars--from how to make candied orange peel garnishes to the best way to serve frozen drinks at a party (hint: pick one from each chapter and serve in flights)--will accompany the recipes.