A Quiet Revolt

The non-beer drinkers objected to the very idea of "beer cocktails."  "Beer is NOT a cocktail under any circumstances," one huffed.

So to placate them, here are some adult beverage slushies that Bon Appetit thinks are just the cat's pajamas. 

BERRIES AND RUM
2 cups frozen blackberries + 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries + 6 oz. light rum and 4 oz. simple syrup and 1 1/2 fresh lime juice and 2 cups of ice.  Blend and drink.

STRAWBERRIES AND VODKA
3 cups hulled and halved strawberries, frozen plus 6 oz. vodka, 4 oz. simple syrup, 1 1/2 oz. lime juice and 2 cups ice.  Garnish with tarragon sprigs.

WATERMELON, LIME AND TEQUILA
3 1/2 cups frozen watermelon pieces and 1/2 in. thick jalapeno slice with seeds, 6 oz. tequila blanco, 4 oz. simple syrup 2 oz. lime juice and 3 cups of ice.

PEACH, GINGER AND BOURBON
3 cups frozen peeled and sliced peaches plus 2 T finely grated peeled ginger with 6 oz. bourbon and 3 oz. simple syrup - add 2 oz. lemon juice and 2 cups of ice.  Garnish with sage sprigs.

PINEAPPLE AND GIN
3 cups frozen pineapple pieces and 6 oz. gin with 2 oz. simple syrup, 1 oz. lime juice and 1 oz. pineapple juice.