Description
This Mixed-Berry Ice Cream Shake is made with a delicious mixed berry compote, club soda, dairy-free vanilla ice cream and a couple splashes of Empress Gin. This shake is rich and creamy, and the homemade compote paired with the beautiful taste of the gin makes for a phenomenal dessert. Perfect for summer or during the holidays!
Ingredients
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- MIXED-BERRY COMPOTE:
- 2 cups Berries, washed (4 oz blueberries, 6 oz raspberries, 6 oz blackberries)
- 1/2 cup Water, filtered
- 1/2 cup Raw Cane Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed juice (equivalent to 1/2 of a large lemon)
- MIXED-BERRY ICE CREAM SHAKE:
- Fruit Compote, to taste
- 1/4 cup Club Soda
- 6 large scoops Dairy-Free Vanilla Ice Cream, or Vanilla Ice Cream of choice
- 1 - 1 1/2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
- Optional: Coconut Whipped Topping or Whipped Cream, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit compote: To a small saucepan, add the sugar, water, fruit and lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Simmer: Cook on medium-high heat until the mixture begins to boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
- Let cool: Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the ice cream shake: To the bottom of each glass, add a couple tablespoons of the fruit compote.
- Blend: To a blender, add the club soda and ice cream and blend well. Add the Empress Gin and some additional compote and blend until just incorporated.
- Divide: Equally divide the Mixed-Berry Ice Cream Shake among two glasses.
- Optional: Top with coconut whipped cream. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Compote: The fruit compote should keep in the fridge for about a week.
- Servings: This recipe will make 2, 12 oz. glasses.
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American