There are two things you can count on in life. No, not death and taxes. That’s just depressing.
I’m talking chocolate and booze. And ice cream. And girlfriends who are there when you need them. Ok I cheated. That’s four. But four really sweet things right?
Recently I helped a friend “celebrate” her recent separation. I had just been to a tasting of the new-to-Canada Magnum Ice Cream bars and heard about some yummy ways to use them in a cocktail. I figured this perfect marriage of chocolate and booze was ideal for our “Less than perfect marriage” girls’ night in.
Here’s how to make a spoil yourself rotten because you’re fabulous and he’s a stinkin’ jerk who’s losing his hair and was never good enough for you in the first place, libation.
P.S. He drives a big fancy car for a reason…
The Magnum Martini
(A variation of the Magnum Temptini which originated at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel).
Cut off the top half of a Classic Magnum bar. Reserve a few chocolate shards to use a garnish. Blend ice-cream with 1 oz. Baileys or your favourite Irish Cream, 1 oz. vanilla vodka and five ice cubes until smooth.
Place the remainder of the ice cream in the middle of a martini glass with the stick facing up.
Pour the blended mixture around it, garnish with extra chocolate pieces and serve immediately.
Experiment with other liquors like crème de cacao, crème de menthe, Tia Maria or Kahlua. I used a Classic Magnum bar, but other flavours would be delish too. Double caramel? Double chocolate? What’s your pleasure? As the Baron Von Magnum used to say, “The pleasure is yours for the taking.” So take it. Multiple times.
Visit the Magnum Facebook fan page to choose your favourite and while you’re there, enter this amazing contest. YOU could be the new Magnum Heir and claim $250,000 in cash and decadent prizes. Wouldn’t flaunting your new found wealth and title be the sweetest revenge?
This blog is proudly sponsored Magnum Ice Cream Bars
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