38 Best Frozen Cocktails – Easy Summer Recipes For Frozen Cocktails

This isn’t your regular lemonade-stand lemonade. It’s pink, spiked, and frozen for a childhood drink all grown up. We chose vodka here because it takes on a smooth, velvety character when cold, and we think that really helps the feel of the slushy, but you can use whatever liquor suits your fancy.

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Capri is calling! Your favorite aperitivo is getting a luxurious summer upgrade, and it couldn’t be more perfectly timed for the season. Introducing our frozen Aperol Spritz—a sophisticated, grown-up slush that brings elegance and refreshment to every sunny occasion. The addition of mango juice brings a balanced sweetness that complements the dry Prosecco and the bitterness of Aperol.

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Sure, you can make classic frozen margaritas, but why not get the party started with these adorable slushy shots instead? All you need is tequila, lime juice, honey, and ice to blend up your margarita shots, then you can get creative with your fruity flavors and additions. Add the salt rim, and get ready to cheers to the best night possible.

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Summer calls for a cold, refreshing drink in hand at all times, and we think this frozen watermelon version of the classic mojito is the perfect one. Perfectly sweetened and refreshingly minty, this fruity summer cocktail will be your new go-to poolside drink.

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If you’re all about a frozen margarita (or the classic grapefruit-based paloma cocktail), then let us introduce you to your new favorite summer drink. We gave this citrusy-sweet cocktail the frozen treatment in this recipe to create an extra-refreshing cocktail to cool you off on those too-hot days. All you need are 5 ingredients and ice.

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Master the art of tiki mixology with these pineapple piña coladas served right inside the pineapple! We don’t usually love uni-tasking kitchen gadgets, but we love a pineapple corer to help us get the most out of cutting a pineapple. Whole pineapples cost way less than cored, and this tool will hollow one out in 45 seconds flat.

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What’s better than an ice-cold espresso martini on a hot summer day? A frozen espresso martini, any day of the year. By freezing concentrated cold brew, blending it with Kahlúa and vodka, and topping it with an instant espresso Baileys whipped cream, we’ve created a frozen espresso martini that is not only perfectly balanced, but also incredibly easy to make and super-impressive.

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You know what they say—when life gives you lemons, add a splash of vodka. Think lemonade slushy but make it Italian (and alcoholic), and you’ll have this frozen cocktail. This limoncello drop martini is the perfect blend of tart and sweet and is the easiest, most refreshing drink you’ll make this summer.

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When it’s a real scorcher, refresh with these gorgeous virgin frozen margaritas, made zesty with lots of lime. We love layering raspberry and mango for the sweet-tart tropical flavor, but strawberry and pineapple is a solid combo, too. This recipe is alcohol-free, but feel free to add tequila and triple sec.

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The bright hue of this margarita is achieved with blue curaçao, an orange liqueur that was created on the island of Curaçao in the Caribbean. We love garnishing these with blueberries in the summer (particularly to keep with the bright blue theme), but use whatever fruit you like.

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A frozen, slushy drink can make any summer day or Tuesday evening feel like a mini tropical vacation. While frozen margaritas might be a classic for summer, we think that now that Sex And The City is back on Netflix, cosmos (especially this frozen version) are back in the chat and ready for their summer spotlight.

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A classic summer drink, this tropical vibe in a glass is easy enough to order out, but when you want the perfect combination of sweetness, creaminess, and slush factor, making it at home is tops. We’ve landed on the ideal blend of pineapple, coconut, rum, and effort that will help you reach piña colada paradise.

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Granulated sugar draws the flavorful essential oils out of citrus peels as they sit at room temperature, making an extra-special simple syrup that takes this coconut-y cocktail over the top. Have extra? It’s also perfect for flavoring seltzer, other cocktails, or desserts.

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This childhood favorite is peak 7-Eleven nostalgia in the best possible way. Frozen cherries are blended with Coke (both frozen into cubes and straight up) with a splash of lime juice for a surprisingly balanced frozen drink. The optional addition of a little booze makes for the perfect poolside or patio pounder on a sunny afternoon.

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Few things are as refreshing and delightful on a hot day as a frosty frozen daiquiri. Even diehard piña colada fans will love sipping the intoxicating blend of juicy, red strawberries brightened with lime. For best results, we call for two types of strawberries: fresh and frozen. Using frozen strawberries gives body to the drink without watering down the flavor like ice would.

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