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Boozy Parfaits

This post is sponsored by Mike’s Hard Lemonade. Opinions are 100% my own. 
 

We are trying to enjoy every last drop of summer here, and living in South Florida makes that a bit easier to do. Labor Day weekend is almost here and it is a big deal in my family. We always make sure to take off work that Monday and make plans with everyone. Sometimes we go away for the weekend, other times we all stay nearby… but whatever we end up doing it is always a BIG crowd!

I have been trying to come up with a fun dish to bring to our BBQ this Labor Day and I found the PERFECT treat! Boozy parfaits! I made these this weekend and let me tell you they turned out AWESOME! I actually gave a sneak peek of these on Periscope this weekend, since I was so proud of how good they were. (for those of you who watched THANK YOU and don’t forget our #SeptemberScopers challenge kicks off tomorrow.. hope you join in!)My secret ingredient to creating the most delicious boozy parfait is Mike’s Hard Lemonade. They have a ton of amazing flavors out now so you can customize this dessert to your liking! For this recipe I used the Hard Blackberry Lemonade, which is a limited edition flavor for fall. (so if you see it in your stores GRAB IT!)

                                     

If you have ever soaked fruit in straight alcohol before, you know they taste pretty strong. (even if you add sugar to the mixture) I wanted a dessert that had the bite from alcohol and was a fun treat for adults, but I also needed it to taste really good! Mike’s Hard Lemonade is perfect since you can definitely taste the alcohol, but the fruit also takes on the delicious flavoring of the drink. The carbonation also helps the fruit to break down a bit, which makes it super delish.

For this recipe you will need: (for a 6 person serving)
6-pack of Mike’s Hard Blackberry Lemonade
4 peaches
2 containers strawberries
3 containers blackberries
1 small bunch of green grapes
1 container of Cool Whip (or any whipped topping of choice, pudding would also work well)

                       

Directions:
1. Chop up all the fruit into small piece. I did the peaches in small squares, cut the strawberries and grapes in fourths and the blackberries in half.
2. Put the fruit in a large container that has a top and cover the fruit with Mike’s. (The fruit should be swimming in it!!)
3. Wait. Overnight is best, but after 4 or 5 hours the fruit takes on a good flavor.
4. Create your parfait alternating the fruit mixture and the cool whip in a small plastic cup or in individual parfait or trifle dishes. (I got the mini trifle dishes I used here at Ikea, they were only $1.50 each!)
5. Spoon some of the drink mixture on top.

My husband and I ate these ‘photo’ props in about 5 minutes flat

This boozy fruit mixture would also be great on top of ice cream! Also, if you have any leftovers… you can enjoy a blackberry sangria-esque cocktail! You can use any combination of fruit you would like, but I do recommend using fresh, not frozen, fruit. It takes on the flavor better.

Do you have a favorite “grown-up only” dessert? I love finding fun new recipes to try… and I know this one is going to be a huge hit with my family!

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Comments

  1. Mehndificent Art by SS says

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    This is great! I love Mike's Hard Lemonade! Definitely making this in the near future 🙂

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    • Lauren says

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      It is so good! Let me know how it turns out!

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  2. Alyssa Hertzig says

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    um, YUM! those sounds amazing! i actually recently tried the Mike's Blackberry Lemonade. OMG–it is SOOO good!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes it is so good with the fruit, my husband was so impressed!

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  3. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

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    Boozy parfaits?! OH I am SO loving this idea!!! That Mikes Hard Blackberry sounds amazing!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes it gives the fruit a nice alcohol taste.. but not too much. It still tastes good, which I want when it comes to dessert!!

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  4. Kristen Hewitt says

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    Looks AMAZING and LOVE the title! Yes we make bourbon slush and it's the bomb. All grown ups needs a little fun right?!

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    • Lauren says

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      I have never had a bourbon slush.. that sounds awesome!!!

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  5. Constance Jones says

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    lol– I am in LOVE with this IDEA. Yummmyyyyy

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes it is so good!!

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  6. Theresa says

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    Typically I don't make boozy parfaits but, this sounds & looks so yummy!

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    • Lauren says

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      haha well you should try it sometime!! 🙂

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  7. Kate says

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    Oh my goodness – what a fun idea! such a fun idea for an adult brunch!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes and you can use any kind of fruit you like!

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  8. Denise Bertacchi says

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    Looks good! If I wanted to make a smaller batch for the kids, should I just drench the fruit in sugar water??

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    • Lauren says

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      hmmmm.. I think just a regular fruit and cool whip for the kids.

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  9. Nicole McGregor says

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    looks good – fun while making them too!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes I was drinking and chopping and chopping and drinking…

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  10. Julie @ Girl on the Move says

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    I am 150% confident my life will be better with these in my life!

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    • Lauren says

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      hahahah Best. Comment. Ever.

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  11. Tricia Goodmama says

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    Oh what a great idea! These look soo good. Thankfully I'm almost at the end of my pregnancy, so I'll be able to try them soon.

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    • Lauren says

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      Well you can just skip the Mike's and enjoy some parfait goodness! 🙂 I hope you are feeling good!

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  12. Melissa Matters says

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    What a fun dessert! Mikes Hard Blackberry Lemonade looks really good.

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    • Lauren says

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      It is so good, the cherry one is really good too!!

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  13. rosemond cates says

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    These are so pretty! And what a fun use of Mike's! Love it!

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    • Lauren says

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      Thank you! I love how they turned out, so yummy!

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  14. Joanna Clute says

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    Umm, delicious! Anything booze and fruit related you can count me in!

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    • Lauren says

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      I know! It was really good too, so refreshing!

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  15. MAPLELEOPARD says

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    Wow that sounds fabulous! I can't wait to try it….thanks for sharing! Have a great week!

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    • Lauren says

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      Thank you! I hope you are having a great week as well 🙂

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  16. Tammy Greene says

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    This sounds amazing. Brilliant idea. I love the name. I had to click on your post out of sheer curiosity. Glad I did. Yummy!

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    • Lauren says

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      Thank you, I loved the name too! haha

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  17. Megan Van Weelde says

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    Cheer! This is such a fun idea. Kind of like sangria.

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes, actually I poured some of the mixture in a wine glass like a sangria as I was making these… since I didnt want anything to go to waste! 😉

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  18. Chanity Dawn says

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    This looks so delicious! Definitely gonna try it!

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  19. Alana Parenting from the Heart Blog says

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    I'm not one for booze in my desserts (just in my wine glass, haha!) but these sound and look sooo good. Am looking forward to labour day too and to seeing so many bloggers on Periscope tmrw!!! xo

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes these dont taste crazy strong or anything.. just a really fun, grownup dessert! 🙂

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  20. Tinseltown Mom says

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    Wow, this looks awesome. And that Hard Mike's blackberry lemonade looks great as well. Pinning this for future use.

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    • Lauren says

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      Thank you for pinning!! I hope you are having a great week!

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  21. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says

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    Oooh, wouldn't this be a fun idea for a Labor Day BBQ!

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

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    • Lauren says

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      I know it! Love a good labor day party!

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  22. CourtneyLynne says

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    Hehehe I saw your scope of this deliciousness!!! Looks so yummy!!!!!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes! I was so excited that something I made actually turned out really good! I had to scope it!!

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  23. Aubrey Aquino says

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    Boozy Parfait!!! I just love the way the name sounds!!!

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    • Lauren says

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      Haha it is a fun dessert for sure!

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  24. Made In a Day says

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    Oh my yes!! Thank you so much for linking up to Merry Monday this week! I am sharing your post tomorrow on my FB page. We hope to see you next week for another great party! Have a great week!
    Best,
    Kim

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    • Lauren says

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      Thank you for hosting such a fun linkup! 🙂 I hope you enjoy the rest of your week!

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  25. Samantha Jade Minor says

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    I am definitely pinning this! Thanks for sharing in time for the long weekend!

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  26. Heather Sander says

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    Yum! Pinning this to try later. I love boozy parfaits.

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  27. Chamorritamom says

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    I have everything to make this except the cool whip….who needs the cool whip right! Yummy!

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