Pearl Ice Perfections: 4 Fall Flavors for the Season

It’s finally that time of the year when the leaves are changing colors, the days are getting shorter, and we’re swapping out our summertime sangria for sweet ciders.

You might be the type of person to prefer hot chocolate or tea during these upcoming months and there’s nothing wrong with that. But for those wanting to shake up their autumn sips, the Ice-O-Matic Pearl Ice machine offers a plethora of great fall drink possibilities for those who like to keep things cool regardless of the weather.

Ice-O-Matic’s Pearl ice is a game-changer for your beverages and an instant way to wow any part guests at home. The soft, chewable texture leaves your drinks cold for longer than your standard ice. In addition, it absorbs the flavors of your drink, making it extra delicious.

We can’t have a list of fall drinks without including the classic pumpkin spice flavor — but this one’s a bit different. Did you know that the Ice-O-Matic Pearl Ice machine is perfect for creating smoothies? This recipe provides the cult-favorite flavoring with a pack of protein.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c Greek vanilla yogurt
• 1/1 c almond milk
• 1/2 canned pumpkin
• 1/2 banana
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of all spice
• Whipped cream
• Handful of pearl ice

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients except whipped cream into a blender.
2. Add whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.

This spiked apple cider slushie is the perfect sip around a campfire. Akin to the Sonic slushies everybody loves during the summer, this drink lasts just as long, but has the sweet and sour punch that’s sure to keep you warm when it’s cold outside. 

Ingredients:

• 4-5 fresh mint leaves
• 1 1/2 – 2 oz simple syrup
• 2 oz bourbon
• 2 c apple cider
• 3 c. pearl ice

Instructions:

1. Put all ingredients into a blender.
2. Enjoy!

The perfect happy hour concoction: the caramel apple martini. This drink tastes just like a caramel-coated apple with the added twist of Irish cream to give it a touch more zing for you and your guests. Paired with pearl ice, this drink stays cold for quite a while — and makes your ice taste just like candy.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Bailey’s Irish cream
• 1/2 oz. apple schnapps
• 1/2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
• 2 oz. half and half
• Thin apple slice
• Coarse sugar
• Ground cinnamon
• Handful of pearl ice

Instructions:

1. Rim glass with coarse sugar mixed with cinnamon.
2. For each cocktail, pour all ingredient into a shaker.
3. Pour over pearl ice. Garnish with apple slice.

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