Somehow these winters seem hotter than the actual summer and it’s impossible to step out, even for just a drink. So what better way to let steam off than to whip up some frozen cocktail recipes to get you in the winter mood?
5 Frozen Cocktail Recipes To Chill With This Winter
- Tamarind-Pineapple Margarita
- Wine Slushy
- Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
- Spazerac
- Peach, Ginger, And Bourbon Fizz
1. Tamarind-Pineapple Margarita
If you have an affinity for all things sour, this tamarind-pineapple combo is definitely a winner in your book. Mix in some lime to get an extra kick!
What You’ll Need:
- 60 ml tequila
- 44 ml tamarind nectar
- 44 ml pineapple juice
- 1 cup ice
- Splash of lime juice
- Cinnamon sugar for glass rim garnish
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients except garnish to blender
- Blend till smooth
- Rim your margarita glass with cinnamon sugar
- Pour your drink in the glass and serve
2. Wine Slushy
Well, it’s not technically a cocktail if it has just one ingredient but we’ll count ice as the second since there’s so much of it! If you thought there was no better way of drinking wine than chilled, you were wrong – it’s in the form of a slushy!
What You’ll Need:
- 355 ml red wine
Instructions:
- Freeze wine in ice cub trays until firm (approx 4 hours)
- Put cubes in a blender and blend only till crushed and slushy-like
- Pour into a glass and serve
3. Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Frozen daiquiris aren’t a new development – something about the rum and lime juice just works perfectly well with ice. It’s super refreshing and the added strawberries add just the right amount of berry-ness.
What You’ll Need:
- 60 ml aged rum
- 20 ml fresh lime juice
- 20-30 ml simple syrup or turbinado simple syrup
- 2 ripe strawberries, quartered
- Pinch of salt
- Lime wheel or strawberry for garnish
Instructions:
- 8 hours before serving, mix rum, lime juice, and simple syrup in a resealable container or ziplock bag and freeze for 8 hours
- Right before serving, drop quartered strawberries, chilled cocktail, salt, and 8 ice cubes into a blender
- Pulse blender 5 times, then blend till even
- Add simple syrup as needed
- Blend briefly and serve immediately with garnish
4. Spazerac
An unusual twist to the classic Sazerac cocktail, the Spazerac has everything in it to be your summer favorite. The teaspoon of Absinthe that goes into it is just enough to keep you happy and not sober.
What You’ll Need:
- 74 ml rye whiskey
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 1 tsp absinthe
- 7 ml lemon juice
- 3 to 4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- Lemon twist as garnish
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients including a little under 1 cup of ice
- Blend till smooth and pour into rocks glass
- Garnish and serve
Also Read: How To Serve And Drink Absinthe The Right Way
5. Peach, Ginger, And Bourbon Fizz
This soothing drink is pretty self explanatory. It’s got all its goodness from the peaches, the boozy punch with the bourbon and just the right amount of spice in its ginger. Summer is here early! (Serves 4)
What you’ll need:
- 3 cups peeled peaches, frozen
- 2 tbsp finely grated ginger
- 177 ml bourbon
- 89 ml simple syrup
- 60 ml fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender filled with 2 cups ice
- Blend till smooth and thick
- Pour in glasses and serve
Summing Up
Winter might be cold, but these frozen cocktails are guaranteed to turn up the chill factor! Whether you’re craving a Tamarind-Pineapple Margarita or a Wine Slushy, these frosty drinks will have you dreaming of sun-soaked beaches even as you cozy up in the cold. So, blend, sip, and embrace the frosty vibes!
FAQs
What Is A Frozen Cocktail Called?
A frozen cocktail is called as an ‘alcoholic slushy’. The alcoholic and non-alcoholic ingredients are processed in a blender to create a slush texture.
What Alcohol Goes In A Daiquiri?
White rum is used in a daiquiri. In some Daiquiri cocktail recipes, people prefer dark or aged rums where they want stronger flavors.
Is A Frozen Margarita A Daiquiri?
No, a frozen margarita is not a daiquiri. Both the cocktails are completely different in their essence, taste, and ingredients. Tequila is used in the preparation of margarita while rum is used for a daiquiri.
Can You Freeze Rosé Wine?
Technically, it is possible to freeze the wine, however, it won’t solidify like ice. Freezing it makes it slightly bitter and flattens the wine.
