The best frozen drinks
Climate change got you down? If you're looking to drink your sorrows away, you're gonna have to adapt, so let's make frozen versions of classic cocktails that are simple and delicious.
EQUIPMENT
Cocktail set (includes Boston shaker, jigger, bar spoon, hawthorne strainer, fine mesh strainer, julep strainer, muddler, cocktail picks)
Frozen Strawberry Negroni
1oz (30ml) dry gin
1oz (30ml) sweet vermouth
1oz (30ml) Campari
.75oz (22ml) fresh orange juice
.5oz (15ml) simple syrup
2 strawberries
5 ice cubes
Add all ingredients to a blender
Blend on high until slushy consistency
Pour into a rocks glass
Garnish with half a strawberry
Frozen Moscow Mule
2oz (60ml) vodka (or mezcal or bourbon)
3oz (90ml) ginger beer
.75oz (22ml) fresh lime juice
.75oz (22ml) simple syrup
5 ice cubes
Add all ingredients to a blender
Blend on high until slushy consistency
Pour into a rocks glass
Garnish with a lime wheel
Frozen Irish Coffee
1oz (30ml) brandy
1oz (30ml) coffee liqueur
2oz (60ml) cold strong coffee (or 2 frozen coffee ice cubes)
1/3 cup vanilla ice cream
3 cubes ice
1/8 teaspoon coffee grounds, for garnish (optional)
Combine the ice cream, ice cubes, coffee, brandy and coffee liqueur in a blender.
Puree on HIGH until the ice is completely broken down and the mixture is the consistency of a milkshake.
Serve in a highball glass.
Sprinkle a pinch of coffee grounds over the top of each.