THE SPREAD Food & Drink

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A Pack of Pickled Peppered Pineapples

Say that three times fast! You’ll definitely need to quench your thirst after ordering this tongue twisting toddy! This delicious cocktail is on the new drink menu at Cobalt located inside the Vero Beach Hotel. Daily happy hour from 4-5 p.m.

2 oz. Red bell pepper juice 1.5 oz. Herradura Reposado Tequila 1 oz. Pineapple shrub .5 oz. Lemon juice 3 dashes Old Forester Salt and Pepper Tincture Muddled sage

Combine ingredients, shake and strain over rocks.

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The Florida Heat is On!

Summer means hot temps and high humidity here in Florida! Cool off with American Icon's award-winning seasonal craft brew, Florida Heat!

It’s a little sweet, a little sour, and a little spicy! This perfectly balanced cold beverage is incredibly drinkable. The tart background is complimented with juicy blood orange and unique chili pepper flavors, packed with just the right amount of heat to keep you coming back for more. Available on tap, and in 16 oz. cans. Limited release, and available while supplies last. Proud to be a 2019 Medal Winner for Best Florida Beer. Grab a cold one from American Icon while you can!

Made with blood oranges, Fresno chili peppers and Berliner Weisse. 4.6 ABV, 6 IBU.

Chelsea's Gourmet Boat Drinks… and Eats

Chelsea’s Gourmet is frequented for our great smoothies, coffee and sandwiches, yet few people realize the depth of our offerings. We’re here for those who do though, and we are well provisioned. In addition to chips and cold drinks to accompany the sandwiches, here are some of our best eats for your upcoming summer voyages and picnics: • Pasta salad • Pizza • Tortilla chips and salsa • Nuts, pretzels, snacks • Power Bars • Cookies and chocolate • Apples, bananas, and fresh berries • Cold pressed juices • Beer and wine

In addition, we do special orders, a la custom catering. For the boat or a picnic, we recommend one of our delicious provisional boards. These come in two sizes, small or large, and make great sharing plates for family and friends in group of two and up. You can even select from an assortment of meats, cheeses and other accoutrements to suit your unique preferences.

At Chelsea’s Gourmet, you’re shopping with a small local business that strives to be a community leader when it comes to sustainability and social entrepreneurship. We recycle, incentivize reusable containers and partner with local nonprofits, including Coastal Connections and the Indian River Land Trust, to protect our oceans, beaches, lagoon and all the wildlife therein.

We are committed to making sure the oceans stay healthy, so we can all enjoy the beauty the natural world has to offer. We want you to have a great journey, so call us and ask about doing a special order for your next boat trip or picnic.

Learn more at ChelseasGourmet.com.

Written by Christian Bordoli Photography by Kyle Melanson