38 Frozen Cocktails That'll Turn Any Day Into A Vacation
You and your trusty blender are about to be BFFs.
We’ll take any chance to break out our blender and turn all our fave cocktails into frozen, slushy delights—no occasion needed. That said, the start of summer is practically begging for a batch of frozen margaritas or piña coladas. Call us frozen drink opportunists, but when it’s hot out, we say there’s nothing better. Join us as we lean in to summer with these 38 refreshing frozen cocktail recipes that will turn any day into a vacation.
Our biggest pro tip: We highly recommend freezing (or buying frozen versions of) any and all of your favorite fruits to make you an expert-level frozen drink mixologist. Mixing in frozen fruit with fresh fruit will ensure your drinks stay slushy and cold, while adding body and plenty of flavor. Future you will be so happy you thought ahead when you have plenty of frozen pineapple, strawberries, watermelon, and peaches for all the frozen watermelon margaritas, frozen Aperol slushes, and layered ombre lemonade drops you'll be craving.
It's also not all about fruit (though we're certainly not stopping you from adding it in to any of the recipes here). Our boozy s'mores milkshakes, our Baileys coffee slushies, our boozy sour watermelon slushies (Sour Patch watermelons don't count as fruit), and our red wine milkshakes are all proof summer flavors expand beyond the product stand.
We've also tested and reviewed all the best blenders out there that will guarantee the smoothest frozen drinks possible—once you've got one, the sky's the limit with what cocktails you can create.
Need more easy breezy summer time drink inspiration? Check out our best summer cocktails, our fave big batch party drinks, and all our fun summer shots too.
Spiked Pink Lemonade Slushies
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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Blueberry Lemon Drop Slushies
There’s no better way to celebrate warmer weather and seasonal produce than with a refreshing cocktail. This blueberry-lemon drop slush features lemon-blueberry—one of our favorite flavor combinations—with a nostalgic frozen texture (and plenty of booze, naturally).
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Aperol Spritz Slush
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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Margarita Slushy Shots
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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Cherry Coke Margarita Slushies
Cherry Coke? Yeah. Margarita? Uh-huh. Slushie? Yes please! These Cherry Coke margarita slushies are the official frozen drink of having it all. A Cherry Coke slushie and a frozen margarita combine in this grown-up favorite to create the most refreshing drink of the summer.
Frozen Watermelon Mojito
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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Frozen Palomas
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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Pineapple Coladas
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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Spiked Seltzer Slushies
If you thought a can of White Claw was perfect on its own, you haven't given it a whirl in your blender. This recipe can be easily customized based on whatever flavors and fruits you prefer. Our favorite combo: lemon-flavored spiked seltzer + frozen strawberries or mango + frozen pineapple.
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Frozen Espresso Martini
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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Frozen Limoncello
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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Virgin Raspberry Mango Margarita Slushies
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.
Frozen Blue Moscato Margaritas
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.
Cosmo Summer Slush
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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Frozen Margarita
Classic margaritas are a staple summer cocktail, and we've had our fair share of fun experimenting. From fruity varieties like peach and pineapple to spicy jalapeño, Delish has a margarita recipe for any (and every) taste and occasion. But, when we're craving an icy, oh-so-refreshing twist on the classic, we turn to these frozen margaritas.
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Frozen Strawberry Margarita
This fruit-forward margarita works best with frozen strawberries, so you can make it year-round! We love adding fresh basil for some sweet anise-y flavor, but other fresh herbs like mint or even cilantro can kick up the flavor of this sunny cocktail.
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Frozen Piña Coladas
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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Spiked Coconut Limeade
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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Frozen Cherry Coke Slushies
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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Strawberry Daiquiri
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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