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Island Oasis - a summer oasis |
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Written by James Ringrose
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Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00 |
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"For over twenty years, Island Oasis has supplied world class resorts, renowned cruise ships, great bars, and fine restaurants with the world’s best frozen drinks"
Michael Herbert-President, Island Oasis
There is nothing quite like a frozen margarita or rum-based drink on a hot sunny day. I became hooked on these easy to swallow chillers during a cruise last year. The popularity of this kind of drink is really growing, especially among the younger demographics. Bars and restaurants that offer frozen drinks are enjoying brisk business. Frozen drinks are profitable and the kind of product that creates a “What's that? I want one of those,” effect wherever they are served.
I recently took a look at the Island Oasis range of commercial products and loved their bar top models. These things are the Hummer of frozen drink machines, gulping down ice and churning out drinks without a hiccup. Combined with the range of mixers for both alcoholic and fruit drinks, you can't go wrong.
At a catered event last week I noticed that the vendor had brought several machines and was serving frozen drinks by the bucket load. This is definitely a great idea for anyone running a catering operation and gives you access to revenues from beverages that go way beyond delivering sodas and water. The best bit though, if you own or rent an Island Oasis machine, is that you can always cool off with a frozen drink while you contemplate how clever you've been to get one.
Neon Margarita
A colorful blend of tequila, blue curacao and margarita mix topped with melon liqueur.
* 4 oz Island Oasis margarita mix
* 1¼ oz tequila
* ½ oz blue curacao
* ½ oz melon liqueur
Pour blue curacao into glass, blend tequila and margarita mix with ice. Pour into blue curacao and top drink with melon liqueur.
Rum Sunrise
A cool combination of rum and mango poured into strawberry.
* 4 oz Island Oasis Mango
* 1 oz Island Oasis Strawberry
* 1¼ oz rum
Pour strawberry mix into glass. Blend mango and rum with ice. Pour into strawberry mixture.
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