Some of you know I bar-tended for a few years. I really enjoyed the ability set my income by the amount of time I worked. It was great, simple math: I worked; I got paid, and in cash! One of my secrets to successful marketing was coming up with signature drinks, some of which I have shared on this blog, and some I will share later. While bar-tending, one of my favorite liquors was Grand Marnier, which is a top-shelf orange liquor. It’s absolutely wonderful, especially if you can get the 150 version. A lot of people use Grand Marnier in all sorts of cooking, specifically in desserts. I had to throw mine into the mix, but, be forewarned, I like mine with a lot of punch. This recipe is called Berry Grandma, simply because while bar-tending, instead of referring to Grand Marnier as its proper name, we referred to it as “Grandma.”

Berry Grandma

Serves 1

Ingredients

1 Cup Mix Frozen or Fresh Fruit (Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Strawberries)

1.5 Ounces Grand Marnier “Grandma”

1 Scoop French Vanilla Ice Cream

Directions

1. In a glass combine thawed or fresh fruit with Grand Marnier and let sit for 20 minutes so that the fruit mixes with the liquor.
2. Pour fruit into a bowl, reserving liquid.
3. Top with ice cream and reserved fruit-infused liquor.
4. Enjoy!