Cupcakes are old news. Haven’t you heard? Since Ted’s Bulletin arrived on the scene in Reston Town Center the buzz has been about spiked milkshakes—creamy, chilled confections with a mighty kick. Taking a cue from their menu, we decided to give it a-go at home and create our own milkshakes inspired by our favorite cocktails.
We promise you’ll forget all about cupcakes—trust us, blending is much easier than baking.
Mocha Shake
1 oz Godiva Liquor
1 oz Kahlua
2 scoops chocolate ice cream
Whipped Cream
Powdered cocoa
Dark chocolate squares
Blend first three ingredients and top with whipped cream, powdered cocoa and a chocolate square.
Creamsicle
1 oz vanilla vodka (We recommend Stoli Vanil which you can purchase at BevMo or at the ABC store in North Point Village.)
1/2 oz Triple Sec
1/2 cup orange juice
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Orange sprinkles
Orange slices
Blend first four ingredients until smooth. Garnish with sprinkles and orange slices.
Manhattan Shake
1 oz bourbon (such as Bowman Brothers distilled in Fredericksburg, VA, formerly in Reston)
Splash maraschino cherry juice
Vanilla ice cream
Maraschino cherries (preferably dye-free, gluten-free, GMO-free Merry Maraschino available at Whole Foods)
Blend first three ingredients and garnish with cherries.
Colorado Bulldog
1 oz vodka
1 oz Kahlua
2 oz cola
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Maraschino cherries
Blend first four ingredients and top with cream and cherry.
Coming soon, Fall cocktails! What are some of your favorites?
