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Cheeseburger In Paradise (C.I.P)

Gluten Free Drink Blog

Most of us on the gluten- free diet know that regular beer is not gluten free. More and more beer companies are coming up with gluten-free beer options. Angry Orchard makes a gluten-free ale that you can now get on tap at Cheeseburger In Paradise. If beer is your choice they also offer Redbridge gluten-free beer.

Science tells us that many grain alcohols are gluten free because most alcohols like Vodkas, gins and whiskeys that may be grain based are distilled. During the distillation process the gluten molecule is too large to pass through, which makes it safe for those of us that are gluten intolerant. To read more about gluten free alcohols, here’s a link to Triumph Dining: http://www.triumphdining.com/blog/gluten-free-alcohol/

We understand that there are those out there on the gluten-free diet that are sensitive to grain based alcohols. We sympathize with you and this blog is in no way intended to encourage you to indulge in something that makes you ill.

At C.I.P we sampled some drinks that were gluten free.  We sourced the manufacturer alcoholic beverage companies to make sure that the ingredients contained in each of the alcoholic drinks we tried were gluten free. Please understand that ingredients are subject to change at any time. All the info you see below was updated to May, 2013.  Our last  C.I.P food blog, the Sweet Fire Chicken Sandwich is not listed on the gluten free menu as the sauce is no longer gluten free.  Dining Blog: http://glutenfreelivingnow.blogspot.com/2013/02/gluten-free-dining-in-paradise.html

C.I.P is glad to be able to accommodate our gluten-free community….they will be having

Gluten Free Mondays at here in Indy, where the gluten-free menu items will be 10 % off for you and your non gluten-free guests at your table! 

Drink Specials Monday through Thursday!

 $3 Classic Rita Frozen and On Rocks       $3 Sangrias       $4 Tropical Island Teas

*All glassware is washed and sanitized. They do rinse out containers used to mix drinks with club soda. Mixed drinks that contain regular beer are used in separate mixing containers. Anything used in a shaker tin is generally gluten free. Make sure you check with management and the bartender to validate how drinks are prepared.

 
Here are the main ingredients used in the drinks we tried;

Bacardi Torched Cherry Rum: Taste of Barbados Cherries with a light infusion of torched plant Aloe.

Blue Curacao:   C.I.P uses Le Roux brand. Blue Curacao is a sweet blue gluten-free liqueur, distilled and flavored from the dried peel of bitter oranges. It can also contain distillates of lemons, curacao fruit, sugar and wine.

Coruba Rum:

 May, 2013 - We contacted Southern Wine and Spirits here in Indy, their rep told us that Coruba Rum is gluten free.

Cruzan Rum Products: Cruzan rum is gluten free, please click on the link to read more about their products. 

Margaritaville Tequila: is the brand of tequila used in their margaritas.  This tequila goes down smooth without any burn and a great taste. For more information, click on the link.

We contacted Margaritaville and received their response in April, 2013.  
They stated, "Dr Pepper Snapple Group products are free of gluten containing materials, with the exception of Mr. & Mrs. T's Horseradish Bloody Mary Mix.   For ingredient and other information about this product, please visit www.dpsgproductfacts.com. This website lets you search for information on all of our products, and even compare nutritional information of different brands and flavors."

Midori: is a bright, green colored melon liqueur and this product is gluten free.

Monin: Flavored syrup that  C.I.P currently uses and this product is gluten free.  You may also visit: http://www.moninstore.com/FAQ.html.

Pina Colada: Contains coconut cream, pineapple juice, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, plus fruit juices and nectars.  These ingredients are gluten free.

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum: Their rum is gluten free. 

Sangria: Real Sangria is the brand used in drinks using frozen sangria. Simply Naked Chardonnay is used in the Blackberry sangria.

Skyy Vodka: This is gluten free. We did receive a message from their rep to indicate that this product is gluten free when we checked in May, 2013.  
Strawberry Daiquiri:  Sailor Jerry Rum, lime juice, flavored syrup, strawberries and water. 

Sweet and Sour: C.I.P uses Finest Call brand. Sweet and Sour is a mix made of lemon or lime and syrup. 

Triple Sec:  C.I.P uses Margaritaville Triple Sec or Cointreau. Triple sec is a strong, clear orange-flavored liqueur.  It is sweet, but not cloying. This product is gluten free.

X-rated Fusion Liqueur: Fusion of French Vodka and Sicilian blood orange, mingling with mango and passion fruit.  This product is gluten free and more information may be obtained by clicking on the link. 

First up on the gluten-free drink list is:

Angry Orchard Ale on tap:

Light, crisp and slightly sweet, we all enjoyed a sample of this fruity ale. 

Redbridge Gluten-Free Beer: This gluten-free beer is offered by the bottle at C.I.P.

Blackberry Sangria: This drink was one of our fave’s. It was light and fruity and did not have a strong alcoholic taste. Made with Simply Naked Chardonnay, fresh squeezed lemon juice and blackberry then topped with Fresca.

 

C.I.P Cocktail: Made with layers of Frozen Sangria, Margaritaville Tequila Margarita, Strawberry Daiquiri, Coruba Coconut Rum Pina Colada topped with a float of blue curacao.  This drink is refreshing, sweet and tart, and one of our faves! 

Classic Margarita: Made with Margaritaville Gold Tequila and triple sec with a blend of fresh citrus juices, can be made frozen or on the rocks.  If you are looking for a strong margarita without being overpowering, you will love this drink!

Electric Lizard: Coruba Coconut Rum and Midori Melon liqueur mixed with lime juice, sweet and sour and Sprite.  For those who like a stronger drink, this would be your choice. 

Euphoria:  Frozen sangria, Margarita and Strawberry Daiquiri layers garnished with Lizard lips.  We liked this Margarita.... very tropical!

Lady of the Sea: Layers of Frozen Sangria, Pina Colada and Strawberry Daiquiri garnished with Penelope Parrot. If you prefer the taste of a sweeter drink with a smoothie vibe this is your drink. 

Pictured together below:  Pomegranate Mojito: Not listed C.I.P’s drink menu. You can still request this drink.  It is a light, refreshing with a hint of fruit drink that tastes great.  

South Beach Mojito: Cruzan Mango Rum and X-rated Fusion Liqueur shaken with orange juice, limes and mint leaves topped with club soda.  We loved this drink for it's light and citrusy taste.

World Famous Pina Colada:  C.I.P’s signature Pina Colada recipe topped with Cruzan Aged Dark Rum. If you like Pina Colada's this is an excellent choice!

Strawberry Daiquiri: Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum blended with fresh strawberries and natural lime juice garnished with Berry Beth.  The rich strawberry taste made us fall in love with this fruity drink!

Torched Cherry Pina Colada: Layers of frozen strawberry and Pina Colada topped with a Bacardi Torched Cherry Rum float.  This is a drink we would order again.  It was tart and sweet with a tropical twist!

Special Thanks to the staff at Cheeseburger In Paradise (C.I.P).  They provided a lot of time, energy and information. 

        
Cheeseburger In Paradise (C.I.P)

4670 Southport Crossings Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46237

Phone: 317-883-4386
Fax: 317-883-4086

Hours of Operation

Monday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Tuesday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Wednesday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Thursday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Friday: 11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday: 11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday: 11:00am - 11:00pm

Gluten Free Dining in Paradise - Dining at Cheeseburger in Paradise

Cheeseburger In Paradise Gluten Free Menu Options

    

Cheeseburger In Paradise (CIP) is a national restaurant chain that has many gluten free menu options. They have a separate gluten free menu that boasts gluten free buns made by The French Meadow Bakery. Even though you can go there and get a burger with the gf bun….their menu has a variety of options from tilapia, salmon, shrimp, bbq ribs and salads plus much more!

 CIP racks and washes their silverware separately that is specifically designated for those that come in and order gluten free. Your silverware will come banded in a napkin with a white band at the Fisher's location. To take further precautions they have a designated cook who is supervised by an in house manager when preparing your gluten free meal.

There is a separate grill area and dedicated fryer….so this will put your mind at ease when ordering gluten free fries. But we can never be too careful when eating out gluten free. We strongly advocate asking all the appropriate questions about gluten free meal preparations. That being said, the GM assured us things are done basically the same at each one of their locations as it comes from their company’s national directive. At the Fisher’s, Indiana location we were able to eat their appetizer of sweet potato chips and they did fry these up in their dedicated fryer for us…..but it is not on the gluten free menu and whether or not each location will accommodate this is not guaranteed. There is a note on the back of the gluten free menu that mentions GIG’s (Gluten Intolerance Group) involvement with the information on the gluten free menu.

The staff and servers during our visit were pleasant and helpful, they did not mind answering any of our questions and if there was a question our server could not answer the manager was more than happy to.

They offer a variety of alcoholic mixed drinks and currently offer Redbridge gluten free beer. They will be carrying Angry Orchard soon. We will be returning to do a blog on their variety of mixed drinks that are gluten free. There are drink specials everyday of the week and we will be including that in the gluten free drink blog so stay tuned for our next blog on CIP……

Enjoy reading about the drinks, appetizers, entrees and dessert we tried below:

 CIP Cocktail

(Voted Best Cocktail In America 2006 by the National Beverage Awards)

Made with layers of frozen Sangria, Margaritaville Tequila Margarita, Strawberry Daquiri, Coruba Coconut Rum Pina Colada and topped with a float of blue curacao. We loved this fruity tropical tart drink, easy to see why it won the “Oscar” of the National Beverage Awards!

World Famous Pina Colada (above left)

Their signature Pina Colada recipe topped with Cruzan Aged Dark Rum. Delicious and tropical!

Pomegranate Mojito (above right)

Skyy Passion Fruit Vodka, pomegranate syrup, limes and mint leaves and topped with club soda. Yum!

South Beach Mojito (above middle)

Cruzan Mango Rum and X-rated Fusion liqueur shaken with orange juice, limes and mint leaves and topped with club soda. This was one of our faves….light and fruity!

Appetizers:

Loaded Chips

Fresh made Idaho chips layered with melted cheese sauce (melted jack and cheddar cheeses), sprinkled with Applewood smoked bacon bits, tomatoes, green onion and a drizzle of sour cream. We loved this appetizer, hard to eat just one chip!

 

Sweet Potato Chips

(not on the gluten free menu but the CIP, Fishers, Indiana location fried these up for us in their dedicated fryer)

Thin crispy sweet potato chips fried up to perfection! Yum! This will definitely satisfy your sweet and salty cravings.

Salads

CIP does have a variety of salads on their gluten free menu. Many of their salads can easily be substituted as a meal, so if you are looking for some healthier menu options this may be the way to go. We tried the Calypso Chicken Salad.

Calypso Chicken Salad With Grilled Chicken

Roasted Chicken, strawberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges, apples, honey roasted almonds, and red onions tossed with a fresh salad mix and citrus vinaigrette dressing. You may substitute grilled or blackened salmon. We loved this salad!

Salad dressings that are gluten free are the Citrus Vinaigrette (which we highly recommend), balsamic vinaigrette, ranch, honey mustard and blue cheese.

Entrees (there are many more gluten free options on their gluten free menu; these are the ones we tried. Their burger options can be substituted for a turkey burger or veggie burger made by Franklin Farms at no additional charge. For Kobe beef there is an additional charge of 1.99 and Gluten Free buns cost an additional 1.00. All burgers are typically served with french fries.

All-American Beach Burger

American Cheese, pickles, shredded lettuce, red onion & tomato, with a kosher dill pickle on the side, served with fresh gluten free fries or your choice of sides. Sometimes the best tasting things in life are those with the simplest ingredients. This is a no frills burger that won’t disappoint. Really good!

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

BBQ grilled chicken breast with Applewood smoked bacon, swiss cheese, pickles, lettuce and red onions. Comes on a gluten free bun and served with your choice of sides that include french fries, fresh Idaho potato chips, coleslaw or steamed broccoli. Delish!

 

Sweet Fire Chicken Sandwich

May 2013 edited! Sauce has been changed and is no longer gluten free BUT they have an alternative you may order. This is NOT on the GF Menu any longer. Please make sure you ask your server about it if you are interested or discuss other options with the manager. Blackened chicken breast with pepper jack cheese, Dragon sauce, banana peppers, red onion and shredded lettuce. If you like sweet and spicy you will love this sandwich.

Grilled Atlantic Salmon

This entrée typically comes with the Island Rice and teriyaki broccoli…..these options are NOT gluten free so you can substitute your choice of gluten free sides which are the french fried potatoes, fresh Idaho potato chips, coleslaw or steamed broccoli. Another good side option is a small dinner salad. Surprisingly Delish!!

St. Barts Citrus Chicken

Order without the Island Rice and teriyaki broccoli.  Citrus marinated chicken breasts, seasoned and grilled….served with your choice of gluten free sides. We loved this dish!!

Dessert

Copa Banana

 Make sure you order this without the wafers. The dessert is a banana pudding layered with fresh bananas, strawberries and topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Rich and creamy this dessert is the ultimate in decadence! If you like bananas you will love this dessert! We did!

 Restaurant Location:

Cheeseburger In Paradise (CIP)

4670 Southport Crossings Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46237

Phone: 317-883-4386
Fax: 317-883-4086

Hours of Operation

Monday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Tuesday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Wednesday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Thursday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Friday: 11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday: 11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday: 11:00am - 11:00pm