This is the story of the Raspberry Fizz Cocktail. It’s funny how seemingly unrelated actions, events and circumstances can sometimes conspire to make unforeseen yet very cool things happen.
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First, my video production group was tasked with making a cocktail video. That gave birth to the Maine Root Float video as well as to a review of The Best Craft Cocktails. It also made my buy vodka. Then, when we were asked to make another cocktail video, the stars aligned with my klout perk from People Magazine, and I ended up making the Blurred Lines Cocktail and video. I also had to buy Kahlúa, Frangelico and club soda for that one.
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At the end of our hangout last week, Lenny–our fearless video production group leader and one half of the fabulous ChezUs–told us that we had to shoot yet another cocktail video, this time at night with no natural light and only one light source. Quite honestly, we were all less than pleased.
But then something really interesting happened. Rather than feeling all daunted and sad and grumpy over having to shoot a video of mixing drinks in the dark, we all got inspired and decided to just go for it. While we all usually wait until the last minute to shoot and upload our videos before our meetings, this time, most of us have our videos up days in advance. And, do you know what? They are awesome. We all ended up enjoying the challenge and making some pretty good videos in what might be considered less than ideal lighting situations. Yay us! Thanks Lenny for pushing us. We might grumble to your face, but we all appreciate the push and the inspiration!
Here’s how I came up with my beverage
Once I found out our assignment and I realized I had to make yet another mixed drink (hard life, right?) I took stock of my admittedly limited selection of booze: vodka, Sambuca, Frangelico, Kahlua, some more vodka. Club soda makes everything fizzy and festive as well as diluting the alcohol, so I knew I’d be using that. And then I thought, hey, raspberry and hazelnuts are friends, so I picked up some raspberry sorbetto made by the Talenti people at the grocery store, and the raspberry fizz cocktail was born. You’ll notice there is no lime in it in the video, but it could definitely benefit from a squeeze of lime juice and a twist of zest, just for balance. Alas, I did not own limes at video making time.
I am quite a fan of my made up beverage, and I think you will be, too. The vodka fades into the background and lets the raspberry and hazelnut notes mingle nicely. The club soda gives it a bit of lift and lightness, and the lime that you will use even though I didn’t provides a needed hit of acid to balance out the warm, nutty liqueur. And of course the lovely reddish color is perfect for a Valentine’s Day beverage.
Serving Ideas
Make one to share with your Valentine. Or make one to sip by yourself, maybe while taking a bubble bath or while hanging out with your cat late at night.
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This would also make a festive blender drink for a party. Just blend up the alcohol, sorbetto and lime juice in large quantities, pour some in glasses, top off with club soda and a twist of lime. If you like a sweeter beverage, you could certainly use a clear soda such as Sprite or Sierra Mist, or even ginger ale in place of the club soda. It’s your call. But however you choose to make your Raspberry Fizz Cocktail, I hope that you make it. It’s pretty delicious.
The Raspberry Fizz
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Ingredients
For each Drink you are making, you will need
- 1.5 oz vodka
- .5 oz Frangelico
- nice squeeze of lime juice
- ice (only if shaking)
- 1 ice cream scoop of raspberry sorbetto/sorbet or sherbert
- 4 oz club soda
- twist of lime
Instructions
- In your glass, mix together the vodka, Frangelico and lime juice. Stir well.
- Add a scoop of raspberry sorbetto.
- Top off with the club soda.
- Stir and break up the sorbetto a bit with a spoon.
- Squeeze the twist of lime to release the essential oils in the skin and add to your drink.
- Enjoy.
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Before I go, I want to introduce you to the other active members of our video production group. Even if they don’t have their “in the dark” cocktail videos uploaded yet, you’re sure to see some of their other challenges posted on their blogs. Plus, they are all lovely, wonderful folks who are pushing themselves outside of their comfort zones to bring their readers video content as well as the beautiful photos and recipes that food bloggers are known for. Please go say hi!
- Lenny Ferreira of ChezUs
- Denise Woodward of ChezUs
- Amy Stafford of A Healthy Life for Me
- Betsy Cohen of Desserts Required
- Brooks Walker of Cakewalker
- Emily Caruso of Jelly Toast
- Karyn Granrud of Pint Sized Baker and Dieter’s Downfall
- Dionne Baldwin of Try Anything Once Culinary
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Oh I LOVE that video, Jenni! And you’re right. When we’re thirsty, we are thirsty! I love seeing how everyone is quickly progressing and I am always entertained to watch the videos. Cheers!
Thanks, Dionne! We miss you in the group–hope you’ll be able to join in again!
For me, the best part of the group is seeing everyone’s work grow, to meld as friends and have a blast in the interim. Another terrific post and video, my friend. As you say…”Huzzah!”
Huzzah indeed, Brooks! <3
You are wonderful! I love this video. Your flair, style and personality shine throughout and the recipe is beautiful and delish.
You are also so very sweet to do a shoutout to all of us in the G+Video For Foodies group. We do have fun and learn a lot, even between gulps of our latest assignment!
We are all working really hard to up our game and to not become inveterate day drinkers thanks to Lenny, so we totally deserve the shout out! Looking forward to our next hangout, Betsy. Cheers! =)
Looks great! Thanks so much for the shout out, Jenni!
Absolutely, Karyn! We’re all in this together! =)
Ha ha ha I love the video! I do think this would be a fun blender drink…. dessert (oh, did I say that?) but yeah in the morning isn’t bad either. I hope The Beloved got one later in the day 🙂
Thanks, Jamie! Yes, a definite blender drink–and it’s almost like a smoothie–I mean, fruit right? =) It’s practically a food group! I let The Beloved try one, but he’s more a beer guy so he was happy to let me finish it off (and I was happy too)!
You’re right, it is so interesting that many of us just jumped at the challenge, when even at first we were kind of ‘meh’ about the whole thing. I loved how doing something wacky made us think outside the box and result in some pretty fantastic videos, in particularly yours!! I absolutely love how clever you were to include your family and how the lighting completely spoke to the story of this midnight snack type of drink. I can’t say enough how cool this is – just love it! And now…I need this drink! I’m such an ice cream dork, too, because the Talenti totally caught my attention! I love that stuff!
Emily, they sell huge vats of Talenti Salted Caramel Ice Cream at our local BJ’s, and I am only occasionally allowed to buy it, otherwise I would do nothing but sit in front of the television and eat and eat and eat! I totally get the ice cream dork thing! lol I’m so glad you like the video. I am sort of envious of your and Amy’s swanky/cool style. I don’t think I can pull that off, so I usually turn to humor. I’m glad it worked this time! =)
This is a great video Jenni, love it in so many ways!! I guess you can say you ROCKED it! Now I need to make it as it sounds amazing!
Thank you so much, Denise! Yes, do make one and add the lime! =)