Midlo -- I found a way to get around your lenten sacrifice

[LostinVA]

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/02/melt-hearts-with-frozen-wine-champagne-float-recipe.html



"Valentine's Day is less than 24 hours away, and wine shops everywhere are busting out the Champagne. But before you blow a wad of cash on an expensive bottle of bubbly, why not consider a carton?

That’s right: a carton of wine. Don't worry, though—this boozy treat bears no relation to the 5-liter boxes of Chablis that may haunt your collegiate past. Each pint packs up to 5% alcohol by volume, and there are currently six varietals to choose from: Rosé, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Sangria Rojo, and Champagne.

I sampled the Cabernet and the Champagne. Both were very icy, a little bit sweet, and definitely brimming with booze. The Champagne flavor was incredibly delicate and subtle, and while there were no actual bubbles, it did have an effervescent quality that would pair wonderfully with fresh berries. The Cab, on the other hand, packed a bold, fruit-forward punch that could easily stand up to the densest, darkest chocolate cake.

Wine Cellar Sorbets is based out of Brooklyn, NY, and the sorbets are currently available in stores Connecticut, Kentucky, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Washington DC. You can also order directly from their website, which is chock full of fun facts and recipes. Tomorrow night, I just might serve my sweetie a Champagne float."

[Gormy Cuss]

1. If she just puts her box of Franzia in the freezer,

it would be like having an economy-sized sorbet.

[LostinVA]

3. It might not freeze up right

Meanwhile, I'm trying to figure out how they can sell this stuff in a couple grocery stores in NJ, that AREN'T allowed to sell alcohol.

NJ alcohol laws make zero sense.

[Gormy Cuss]

5. Eh, she can tell BabyMidlo it's a new fun game to churn it until it's the right consistency.

I've had wine sorbets in restaurants and some are really tasty.

[LostinVA]

6. "Here BabyMidlo, for every five gallons you churn, I'll buy you a Build-A-Bear"

I might pick up some, just to give it a try.

[MrCoffee]

2. You owe me a new keyboard

I just vomited all over this one.

[LostinVA]

4. Ick -- that's not my fault