TINA KASHIAN: I’m excited to welcome my good friend, Meri Allen, to Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen to celebrate her new release, "The Rocky Road to Ruin." Here’s Meri!
In my new mystery, THE ROCKY ROAD TO RUIN, my main character Riley Rhodes becomes manager of an ice cream shop. This is a switch from her former profession -- Riley was a librarian at the CIA with occasional undercover assignments. Yes, it’s a big switch!
Riley learns that the shop’s former owner, Elizabeth “Buzzy” Spooner delighted in creating “boozy” ice creams and sorbets. One of her bestselling recipes is the Ultimate Frozen Margarita, a favorite for bachelorette parties and taco nights.
I adore margaritas in any form, on the rocks or frozen, but this delightful sorbet’s velvety texture is hard to beat. Serve it with a spoon and a straw because it will melt into a tasty slushie. Remember, enjoy responsibly – there’s a reason Buzzy called it boozy!
Buzzy’s Ultimate Frozen Margarita
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4-5 limes, depending on size)
3–4 Tbsp triple sec
3–4 Tbsp tequila
1 tsp lime zest
Stir water and sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Pour the sugar base into a bowl.
Mix together lime juice, triple sec, tequila, and lime zest. Stir into the sugar base.
Cover and refrigerate until cold (about two hours). You can leave it overnight if you wish.
Pour mixture into ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s directions. I used the gelato paddle. The sorbet will look like a slushie when it’s finished. Transfer the sorbet to a covered container and freeze until firm (about two hours).
To serve, put glasses in the freezer to chill (about an hour), then scoop sorbet into them. Serve with spoons, but have straws ready because it’s delicious as a slushie, too! Enjoy responsibly!
Makes approximately four servings.
GIVEAWAY! Meri will give a paperback or Kindle copy of The Rocky Road to Ruin to one lucky commenter. Just tell us: what’s your favorite ice cream flavor? US only for paperback. Please leave an email address to win.
Meri Allen is a former librarian who loves reading mysteries and trying new ice cream flavors. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, her local Coast Guard Spouses Association, the Cozy Mystery Crew, and too many book clubs. Post pics of your favorite ice cream shop on her Facebook page and sign up for her newsletter for book fun, giveaways, and all things cozy New England.
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