Florida is warming up, which means I'm usually in search of a good drink after work.
Now, don't get me wrong. I'm fun-loving enough without alcohol. I abstain from the stuff. You can find wine and beer at most restaurants and grocery stores.
I'm talking about the real pleasure in life: a cool down with a tall glass.
Here are my Florida favorites, thus far:
Dairy Queen's Limon-Lime Mr. Misty Freeze
Flavored ice with soft-serve whipped up into the true meaning of refreshment. Ask for it, even if you don't see it on the menu.
Dairy Queen Map
Pollo Tropical's Pina Colada Creme Smoothie $2.99
Sure, you could cut calories and order it without the creme for 50 cents less, but it doesn't taste the same. This concoction is all of nature's best flavors in one glass.
Pollo Tropical Map
A&W's Orange Freeze
I love the flavor of a dreamscicle; it's orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream perfectly blended. If you want nostalgia, drive up and wait for the "car-hop" to come take your order. For me, I'd rather do drive-thru.
A&W Map
7-11's Slurpee
Wow! What a surprise to find so many flavors! It used to be just Coke and Wild Cherry! Now, there's been a taste explosion at the Slurpee machine! You can find tangerine and pina colada along with the usual suspects. It's the best deal for a crowd. Buy a couple of huge cups and satisfy your family for cheap.
7-11 Map
Wyler's Italian Ice found at Walgreen's and CVS
This is not your old icee. They really DO taste like Italian ice! These plastic tubes of flavoring come in Orange Creme, Watermelon-Kiwi, Raspberry, Lemon and Lime. You have to freeze them, then seperate them. Best part? You get eight for a dollar. CHEAP-O! And only 60 calories with NO FAT!
Walgreen's Map
CVS Map
