When entertaining, don't underestimate the power of the ice scoop!

That's right, the little metal scoop used for putting ice into drinks is one of the most powerful tools within the bartending arsenal. For the bartender, a missing scoop means no cold drinks (without a proper replacement). 'Proper' means plastic such as a bowl or spoon while improper would be a mug, cup or glass and here's why...

When I first began bartending my ice scoop went missing, in a pinch I grabbed a highball glass as a substitute. This worked dandy, until it shattered and shards of glass scattered throughout the entire area! Not only was the clean up time consuming but it was an avoidable mistake. As a bartender it was embarassing to be responsible for such a disaster...(lowers head)...I knew better.

Heads up - if it could happen to me then it could happen to you ;) It also took about an hour to empty the entire area, get it cleaned up and restocked with fresh items. Not to mention all of the opened foodie and drink products such as bar snacks, drink garnishes (celery, olives and cherries etc.), mixed juices and every single ice cube needed to be tossed in the garbage!

...and that's why bartenders use metal ice scoops because without them, they have the power to make your life miserable! ;)

Drink Recipe - No Pout Paralyzer's

Slammin' Paralyzers by the Light of the

Silvery Moon gets a Party Rockin'!

How to make Paralyzers...

- 2 oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Kahlua (Coffee liquer)
- Pepsi (Coke will suffice ;)
- Milk
- Ice
- Maraschino cherry
- Tall frosted glass
- Straw

Directions...
Fill cocktail glass with ice. Add Vodka then Kahlua. Fill half of the remaining portion with Pepsi then top with Milk. Do not stir. Add a straw and a cherry.

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Paralyzer's are served best in a tall glass, due to the amount liquids in each drink, these tall Luigi Bormioli Strauss 13 1/2 oz. Set of 4 are a perfect place to start or the Steuben 1953 Highball Glasses which work well for Paralyzer's and Beer. When cherries are the garnish, try these Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries!