25 Frozen Cocktails You'll Want to Make All Summer Long

banana daiquiri in a glass with straw and strawberry and lime garnish
Photo: Tanya Horn Matthews

On a hot summer day there is no better way to cool down than with a frozen cocktail. From daiquiris to margaritas and everything in between, these drink recipes will make you feel like you're on an island far away. Whether you're at the beach, pool, or just your front porch, you'll want to make these frozen cocktails all summer long.

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Blue Hawaiian Cocktail

Blue Hawaiian Cocktail
SunnyDaysNora

This drink, which was invented in Hawaii in the 1950s, combines light rum, blue Curaçao, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut. Garnish with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries for the perfect island-inspired drink.

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Jalapeño and Cucumber Margarita

Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita
Photo by Sherri.

Spice up your traditional margarita with this jalapeño and cucumber margarita recipe. Reviewers recommend adding at least half of a cucumber if you want to taste the flavor. "About once a year I find a new recipe that is worthy of more than five stars. This one deserves highest honors. If this doesn't make you feel the summertime fun nothing will," says reviewer DIZ&#9829.

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Best Strawberry Daiquiri

two frozen strawberry daiquiri drinks on table with a bowl of fresh strawberries and a tropical linen
Meredith Food Studios

This recipe is ready in 10 minutes and calls for just a few ingredients. Reviewers suggest using fresh strawberries and rimming the glass in sugar.

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Frozen Summer Slush

Frozen Summer Slush
MAGDIEGO

"I can't believe more people have not tried this wonderful slush! This same recipe I have made for at least 20 years. It is so refreshing on warm summer days and anyone who has had it loves it," reviewer awesome in tummy says. Recipe creator JAMBIS says you can substitute the gin for vodka depending on preference.

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Pina Colada III

pina colada in glass topped with cherry
Yoly

Nothing screams summer quite like a piña colada, and this recipe is almost too easy to not make. Combine coconut milk, pineapple juice, rum, and white sugar for a simple yet delicious summer drink.

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Ultimate Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Ultimate Frozen Strawberry Margarita
FoodFan

"Awesome! This is my new drink! I did not change a thing, this is the best and easiest margarita recipe ever," says reviewer CHRISTYDARWIN.

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Fresh Banana Daiquiri

banana daiquiri in a glass with straw and strawberry and lime garnish
Tanya Horn Matthews

If you want a daiquiri without the strawberries, try this banana daiquiri. Reviewers suggest adding more banana for a stronger taste.

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Wallaby-Darned

Wallaby-Darned cocktail with a sugar rim
lexiloowho

This easy recipe is a copycat for Outback Steakhouse's Wallaby-Darned. "I LOVE this drink. After I left the restaurant I had to have the recipe. This was my favorite drink of the summer," says reviewer ladyred007.

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Strawberry Shortcake Drink

Strawberry Shortcake Drink
sanzoe

This fruity, boozy milkshake tastes just like strawberry shortcake, according to reviewers. Garnish with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry and enjoy on a hot summer day.

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Dane's Frozen Peach Margaritas

Dane's Frozen Peach Margaritas
Katrina DeFazio Sinagra

This simple recipe combines fresh peaches, tequila, triple sec, peach schnapps, lime juice, and agave nectar in a blender with ice. If you are using frozen peaches, reviewers suggest adding more sugar or agave nectar.

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Vodka Slush

vodka slush in glass with orange garnish
Patty Cakes

Beat the heat with this vodka slush recipe. Some reviewers recommend cutting back on the sugar if you want it to be less sweet. And you can use rum or brandy, depending on your preference.

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Berrylicious Frozen Sangria Slush

two cups of Berrylicious Frozen Sangria Slush with oranges and herbs
Buckwheat Queen

This recipe combines the best summer fruits to make a refreshing sangria. "This boozy, fruity frozen sangria is an adult version of the icy slushies we slurped down as kids. So refreshing on a hot summer night," says recipe creator and Allrecipes senior editor foodelicious.

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Creamy Coconut Margarita

three creamy coconut margaritas with maraschino cherry toppings
sanzoe

This creamy coconut margarita combines two summer classics — margaritas and piña coladas. And the recipe is very simple, consisting of cream of coconut, tequila, brandy-based orange liqueur, and lime juice.

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Cranberry Brandy Slush

Cranberry slush in mason jar glass with fruit garnish
Soup Loving Nicole

This brandy slush recipe is easy to make and only requires five ingredients. "If you are looking for that perfect adult beverage for your next summertime gathering then look no further. This is the perfect balance of sweet tart and overall deliciousness. All other alcoholic slushes I have made in the past come out of the freezer a solid rock and you have to play the waiting game while they are thawing. Not this one. It comes out of the freezer the perfect consistency and you can serve it right away," according to Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole.

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Raspberry Rose Wine Slushie

raspberry wine slushie in glass with garnish
Elizabeth

What better way to end a hot summer day than with a rosé slushie? This three-ingredient recipe combines rosé, raspberries, and triple sec to create an easy cold drink. Reviewers suggest using a sweet rosé to balance out the tartness from the raspberries.

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Cocojito (Frozen Mojito)

Cocojito (Frozen Mojito)
oceandrone

"A yummy frozen mojito with a slight coconut sweetness. Add more cream of coconut for a sweeter drink. Add more rum for a stronger one," according to creator AngS.

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Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas

Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas
France C

Put your fresh watermelon to good use with these refreshing margaritas that will keep you cool all summer long. To make this a frozen margarita just combine all the ingredients in a blender or margarita maker with 1 ½ cups of ice.

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Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail

a slushy glass of a vodka cocktail garnished with a fresh strawberry and lemon slice
Deb C

The secret to this easy cocktail is strawberry puree. Combine citron vodka, lemonade, and strawberry puree in a blender with ice to make it a summer slushie.

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Rhubarb Margarita

Rhubarb Margarita
Jeannine Ross

This margarita is the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors. "I puréed the rhubarb mixture instead of straining. It was an excellent punch. Everyone raved and could not believe it was rhubarb," says reviewer Carol-Sue.

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Pisco Sour

2 pisco sours in a glass
Maju De Marz

"Pisco is a style of brandy common to Peru and Chile which has a bit of a tequila flavor. The egg white gives this tangy drink a smooth, full body. Don't forget the bitters, they're the secret ingredient," says recipe contributor DORITA.

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Wine Slushie

wine slushie in wine glass
Staci

Try enjoying your wine in a different way this summer with this three-ingredient wine slushie recipe. Simply combine red wine, frozen concentrated fruit punch, and confectioners' sugar in a blender with ice.

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Cantaberry Brandytini

Cantaberry Brandytini in a martini glass
Cat Hill

This brandy slushie combines cantaloupe, vodka, lime juice, and blackberry brandy to create a "brandytini." According to reviewer Dime, the drink has "a good punch, but the fruit kept it nice and light."

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Frozen Mango Bellini

frozen mango bellini in glass with garnish
Cocktail Jim

Swap your traditional peach Bellini for this frozen mango Bellini at your next summer brunch. Simply combine mango juice, Prosecco, and orange-flavored liqueur in a blender with ice to make your new morning favorite.

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Sparkling Rum Runner

two tall glasses of Sparkling Rum Runner tropical cocktail garnished with berries and pineapple wedges
Brie Passano

"Rum Runners typically involve blackberry brandy, banana liqueur, and grenadine. I used fresh and broiled fruit, fruit juice, and a little bubbly water for a light, but still fruity update," says creator Juliana Hale. Juliana recommends using aged Jamaican rum and light pineapple juice.

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Fuzzy Navel Slush

a glass of Fuzzy Navel Slush on a table
Carrie C.

Make your favorite fuzzy navel cocktail into a delicious summer slushie with this recipe. "This is a very tasty and super simple drink to prepare and share with guests or just as a treat to me myself and I! Be sure to prepare a day ahead so it's iced up and ready to enjoy," says reviewer MANOPA.

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