In summer there is no better way to enjoy the hot weather than a delicious and refreshing frozen drink. Therefore, we’ve gathered for you 5 tasty frozen cocktails recipes, so just pull out your blender and get started.
1. Frozen Mango Margarita
If you’re a mango lover, you’ll really love this refreshing drink!
Ingredients:
- 2 cup of frozen mango, cubed
- 3 ounce Blanco or reposado tequila
- 1/5 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce lime juice
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix on high speed until smooth.
- Pour into margarita glasses and garnish with lime wedges.
Source: Lemon Tree Dwelling: Fresh Recipes for Everyday Life
2. Blue Hawaiian
Blue cocktails are always hard to resist because the color of this drink is reminiscent of the sea.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ice
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce light rum
- 1 ounce Blue Curacao liqueur
- 1 ounce cream of coconut
- 1 cherry
- 1 slice pineapple
Directions:
- Spot the ice in the blender with the rum, pineapple juice, Blue Curacao, and cream of coconut.
- Mix at high speed until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with the cherry and pineapple slice.
Source: DRINKSMIXER.COM: 22400+ mixed drink recipes, cocktails
3. Frozen Coconut Mojito
This cocktail is perfect for a pool party or a BBQ!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups canned light coconut milk
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup sugar or baking stevia
- 6 ounces white rum
- Juice of 2 limes
- Toasted coconut flakes, if desired
Directions:
- In a small pan, add sugar or baking stevia, 1 cup water, and mint leaves.
- Heat to a boil, then reduce and let cook for 10 minutes. Strain mint and reserve simple syrup.
- Add to a container and let cool for a few hours, or until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, add the rum, milk, juice of limes, mint simple syrup, and ice to a blender.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with mint leaves and toasted coconut flakes, if desired.
4. Kiwi Colada
Beat the heat with this delicious, smooth, and creamy treat!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 1/2 cups small ice cubes or crushed ice
- 3 tablespoons light rum
- 3 tablespoons Midori liqueur
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 2 kiwifruit, peeled
- Kiwi slices
Directions:
- Cut the kiwis into quarters and put the pieces in the blender.
- Add the ice, rum, Midori, cream of coconut and crushed pineapple with juice and mix until smooth.
- Strain and discard solids.
- Divide the blend evenly among glasses and garnish each with a slice of kiwi.
Source: MyRecipes
5. Watermelon Margarita
Nothing says summer like a freshly cut slice of watermelon. Give this yummy drink a try and see just what I mean.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups watermelon diced, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes plus extra for garnish
- 8 ounces tequila silver
- 4 ounces triple sec
- 4 ounces fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons agave syrup
Directions:
- Blend watermelon in a blender until smooth.
- Filter through a sieve to remove excess pulp and then add a pinch of salt.
- Add 12 ounces of watermelon juice to a small pitcher with tequila and triple sec.
- Blend lime juice and agave syrup together until syrup is dissolved. Add to the watermelon mix. Stir to combine together.
- Fill each glass with margarita blend. Add a small slice of watermelon for garnish.
Source: CPA: Certified Pastry Aficionado
