Poptails: 60 Boozy Treats Served on a Stick [Paperback]

Erin Nichols (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 10, 2012

SPIKE! FREEZE! ENJOY!
Packed with recipes for cocktail-inspired gourmet ice pops, this book shows you how to make the coolest creations ever served on a stick. Nothing is more refreshing on a hot day than a cool ice pop. But why settle for boring old orange, grape or lime when Poptails offers cocktail-inspired delights for icy treats with an alcohol-infused kick. Perfect for pool parties, picnics or barbecues, the adult-only recipes in this book will put the happy in happy hour, including:
• Lemon Drop
• Mojito
• Tequila Sunrise
• Margarita
• Piña Colada
• Cosmopolitan
• Dirty Martini
• Bellini
• White Russian
• Festive Spiked Eggnog
The perfect addition to the hip host’s library of tricks, these cocktails-on-a-stick are just the thing to surprise and impress partygoers who appreciate a frosty ice pop with a flavorful zing.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Erin Nichols, a blogger since 1998 (way back before it was even called blogging), has documented hundreds of recipes both delicious and disastrous. She relocated from New England to San Francisco, and has no idea what to do with her closet full of winter coats now that it doesn’t snow for six months out of the year. You can follow Erin’s continued cooking adventures online at erincooks.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press (July 10, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1612430651
• ISBN-13: 978-1612430652
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 5.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > Spirits
  • #62 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Baking > Desserts

More About the Author

A blogger since 1998 (way back before it was even called blogging) Erin made her transition from overshares to food in 2006 and has documented hundreds of recipes both delicious and disastrous. She recently relocated from New England to San Francisco, California and has no idea what to do with her closet full of winter coats now that it doesn't snow for six months out of the year.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Poptails: A Boozy Treat For Your Party Guests! October 26, 2012

By Diane Hoffmaster

Format:Paperback

This is a great little cookbook to have on hand the next time you are planning a party. The author starts off with a detailed, step by step description of how to prepare the alcohol you will need to use in these recipes. It is VERY simple, you just have to burn off some of the actual alcohol so the final product will freeze. She gives you a nice guideline of how much alcohol to start with for each recipe. You WILL need to do some prep work for these creations so plan ahead!

The author's short introduction to each recipe is both informative and light hearted. The recipes themselves are creative, vividly described and beautifully photographed with step by step directions. There are a ton of `fruity' type poptails like Cosmopolitans, Margaritas, Sangria and many others. There are also non fruit based drinks like Baby It's Cold Outside which includes vanilla vodka, hot cocoa, and cinnamon that sounds divine for a winter party! I am looking forward to trying that one! The spiked eggnog poptail is another one on my winter treat list!

This is really a cute reference to have on hand if you are looking for a festive and creative desert to feed your guests!

Disclaimer: I received one copy of this book at no charge from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Refreshing! July 12, 2012

By Kristen B

Format:Paperback

Poptails is a great little recipe reference for mixing up the perfect summer treats for a backyard party. Erin's cleverly written introductions to each popsicle demonstrate why her blog, ErinCooks.com, is so popular. She makes each frozen treat sound so enticing you will struggle to choose which one to try first! I can't wait to serve up the Pretty Pink Margarita and the Wicked Watermelon pops at my next party, and look forward to the crisp New England fall where I can try the Pumpkin Patch.

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and Tasty! August 16, 2012

By Holly H.

Format:Paperback

The author does a great job sharing her process- successes and failures- in a witty and charming voice. I've never had so much fun simply *reading* a recipe book, let alone creating from one!