On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 12:53:12 GMT, "Laura J"
> wrote:
> What would you serve to drink at a make-your
>-own-sundae party (for adults, not children)? I'll
> have a couple light appetizers as well (dip &
> veggies, marinated mushrooms, olive paste &
> crostini, nothing too fancy) which would call
> for wine but I really can't imagine drinking wine
> with ice cream. Anyone have any bright ideas?

Why would you think wine can't be enjoyed with desserts? There are
hundreds of wines, fortified spirits, and liqueurs that can be served
with dessert -- specifically ice cream.

Ports go well with many chocolates; late harvests (zin, berry-infused,
et al) enhance an already-sweet dessert; champagnes and sparkling
wines sharpen the taste buds through their effervescence. Then there's
always the dessert apértifs (Frangelico, Bailey's, Amaretto, etc.)

Personally, I'd serve a vertical of ports (my favorite is Quinta do
Noval), Bailey's, Frangelico, Krug Champagne, Far Niente Dolce, and
coffee and tea. Also make sure you have different chocolate toppings
available -- not everyone appreciates Hershey's Squirt-n-Glop. <G>

The Ranger
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