Frosty Goodness
Its summertime and you know what that means? Fun frozen alcoholic beverages! Slushies are perfect for entertaining, celebrating, or just chillin’ after a long hot day.
Here are some of our favorite summer slushy drinks. They’re fruity, citrusy, eccentric and most importantly, cold!
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STRAWBERRY BASIL SLUSHY
Makes 2
If you’re serious about frozen cocktails, this is where it’s at. This cocktail is an adventure with a mix of some of our favorite summer flavors. It’s got strawberries, basil and a fun kick from super trendy pink peppercorns!
Ingredients
1 cup frozen strawberries
1-2 cups ice cubes
1 bunch basil leaves
4 oz gin
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp crushed pink peppercorn
2 basil leaves, for garnish
Method
Place strawberries, ice cubes, basil, gin, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve in two cold glasses, garnish with crushed pink peppercorns and a basil leaf.
MELON + MINT FROZEN MOJITO
Makes 2
Mojitos are a summer classic. But sometimes the classics need a little shake up.
Here is the perfect way to spice up the classic mojito. Add some melon for an extra fruity kick and blend it up for a fun frozen treat!
Ingredients
Mint Simple Syrup
½ cup organic sugar
½ cup water
¼ cup mint leaves
Cocktail
1 cup frozen cantaloupe
1 cup frozen honeydew
4 oz white rum
2 oz mint simple syrup
2 oz fresh lime juice
1 cup ice cubes
mint leaves, to garnish
Method
Mint simple syrup: Place organic sugar, water, and mint in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is fully dissolved. Cool then refrigerate until using.
Cocktail: In a blender, add frozen cantaloupe, honeydew, white rum, mint simple syrup, and fresh lime juice.
Blend until fully combined. If a thicker texture is desired, add ice cubes and blend to combine. Pour into two cooled glasses and serve with mint leaves to garnish.
FROZEN KAHLUA WITH COFFEE
Makes 2
The summer heat can be draining, but who wants hot coffee on a hot summer afternoon? Here is your perfect pick me up with a nice little kick of Kahlua.
Ingredients
2 cups coffee, frozen in ice cube trays
4 oz Kahlua
¼ cup coconut whipped cream
4 chocolate-covered espresso beans
Method
Place frozen coffee cubes and Kahlua in a blender. Blend until fully combined. Pour slushy into two glasses. Garnish each with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and 2 chocolate-covered espresso beans.
FROZÉ
Makes 2
You’ve already heard of our rosé obsession, and it’s pretty hard to imagine anything better than a cold glass of rosé in the summer. Turns out frosé might be the next best thing!
Frosé takes the classic wine, and adds a fun, slushy twist.
Ingredients
2 cups rosé
3-5 cups ice cubes
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp raw agave nectar
4 strawberries
Method
Combine rosé, ice cubes, fresh lemon juice, and raw agave nectar in a blender. Blend until fully combined, adding ice as needed to reach the desired thickness. Pour into 4 glasses and garnish each with a strawberry.
FROZEN COCONUT WATER PIÑA COLADA
Makes 2
Do you like piña coladas? Of course you do! There is no better tropical drink than a piña colada. Here is our version of the tropical beverage, and it is definitely worth singing about.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup coconut water
4 oz light rum
Ice cubes, as needed
2 pineapple wedges
2 cherries
2 coconuts
Method
Prepare 2 coconuts by opening and draining them. Leave a large enough hole (about 2 inches across) at the top for filling the coconut.
In a blender, combine frozen pineapple, coconut water, and light rum. Blend until fully combined. Add ice cubes as necessary to reach desired thickness. Place the empty coconuts on top of a cup to keep sturdy. Pour the piña colada into the empty coconuts. Garnish with a cherry and a pineapple wedge.
