A Slush Drink by Any Other Name
Some brands are so ubiquitous that their name becomes synonymous with the generic product. Your medicine cabinet is probably stocked with what most people call Band-Aids (adhesive bandages), Q-Tips (cotton swabs), and Vaseline (petroleum jelly), whether those are the brands or not. Examples abound in your kitchen as well- Jell-O (gelatin), Crisco (shortening), and Saran Wrap (plastic wrap).
The folks at 7-11 would no doubt be pleased to hear that their "Slurpee" might have a monopoly on the name for the classic slushie. (The "Squishees" served up at the Kwik-E-Mart on The Simpsons are a close second.) Whatever you call it, this blended-ice-and-flavored-syrup drink is a summer classic. When I make them at home they're usually called "margaritas" or "daiquiris," but the slushies served up at NetShops yesterday were work-friendly versions that cooled and satisfied nonetheless.
Employees got to choose between lemon and cherry slushies yesterday, from machines stationed in each break room. Little perks like this go a long way toward beating the heat speeding the arrival of a three-day weekend.
If all this slushie talk has got you jonesing for a frozen drink of your own, you'll find plenty of options at SmallApplianceSource.com and BarWare.com to help you create the perfect concoction. Whether you use a blender, smoothie maker, or margarita machine, what you put in your below-zero beverage is your business.