Frozen Vodka-Laced Oysters Three Ways

Yield: 6 servings (about 6 oysters per serving)

Ingredients

Red Chili Ice

• 2 cups Thai chili sauce
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 cup water

Sour Apple Ice

• 1 cup diced apples
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup diced sorrel
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar

Vanilla Ice

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup water

Oysters

• 3 to 4 dozen oysters
• Crushed ice

Instructions

1. Using separate saucepans for each topping, combine ingredients for each. Bring to a boil and simmer for approximately 15 to 20 minutes to allow alcohol to evaporate.
2. Pour each mixture into individual pans or bowls to freeze. This should be done a day before serving.
3. Shuck and thoroughly clean oysters, making sure the meat is free of sand and other particles.
4. Place oysters in a bowl filled with crushed ice, or wrap in plastic and place on ice until serving time.
5. To serve, sprinkle each oyster with about 1 tablespoon of flavored ice. To do this, use a fork to shave the ice with a back and forth motion. (Store leftover flavored ice in the freezer.)

Nutrition

Per serving: 175 calories, 10g fat, 79mg chol, 8g protein, 7g carb, 0g fiber, 218mg sodium, 61 percent calories from fat

Attribution

Arizona Republic - April 3, 2002 - David Morris