Frozen Drink Ideas

Frozen drinks are perfect for serving at summer parties.

When the summer heat sneaks up on you, get back at it with some nice frozen drinks. Not all frozen drinks are for grown-ups and you can take the alcohol out of almost any frozen drink to make it kid-friendly. Make sure to know the specific number of servings, because ice can mask the alcohol content. These frozen drink ideas are a great way to impress your friends at your next summer party.

Smooth Pineapple Daquiris

Combine one can of limeade (6 ounces) and 6 ounces of light rum in a blender. Add 8 slices of canned pineapple and 2/3 cup of vanilla ice cream. Blend ingredients well and add a few pieces of ice while the blender is running. Once the mixture is smooth and thick, and the blender is nearly full it is done. This recipe yields four servings.

Florida Pina Colada

This recipe will make one serving. Blend 3 ounces of pineapple juice, 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, ¾ ounce of coconut rum, ¾ ounce dark rum, 2 splashes of orange juice, ¾ ounce of cream and 2 ice cubes in a blender for one minute or until smooth. Make sure to serve immediately and the drink contains 3 percent alcohol.

Frozen Strawberry Banana Colada

To make two servings, combine 2 ½ ounces of dark rum, 4 ounces of coconut cream, 4 ounces of strawberries, 2 medium bananas and 16 ounces of crushed ice in a blender. Blend until smooth, and then pour into two glasses. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and serve.

Monkey La-La

This recipe will yield one serving. Mix 1 ounce of vodka, 1 ounce of coffee liqueur, 4 ounces of half-and-half, one scoop of vanilla ice cream and 2 ounces of cream of coconut in a blender until it is smooth and frothy. Serve immediately.

Parrot Perch

Pour 3 ounces of coconut rum, 1 ounce of triple sec, 2 ounces of banana syrup and 6 ounces of orange juice into a blender. Then add two bananas and enough ice to fill up the blender. Blend for 45 seconds or until smooth and immediately serve in a hurricane glass. This recipe will yield two servings and contains 6 percent alcohol.

Ultimate Margarita

To make one ultimate margarita, combine 1 ounce of tequila, 1 ounce of orange liqueur, 1 ounce of sweet and sour mix and the juice from ¼ of a lime and shake or stir. Then pour over ice. If you want a frozen margarita mix above ingredients in a blender with 3 cups of ice until smooth. Serve and drink immediately.

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