Jack Frost Cocktail
This Jack Frost Cocktail is a frosty blue blend of pineapple juice, cream of coconut and blue curaçao - whipped up into a tropical frozen drink that looks like a winter wonderland in a glass. It's creamy, icy and bursting with coconut flavors, with a touch of citrus to balance the sweetness.
Everything goes into the blender for an icy, creamy texture similar to a piña colada, and a coconut-rimmed glass gives it that snowy look. It's a festive pick for Christmas parties or any time you want a tropical escape during a snowstorm.
Blender drinks aren't just for warm weather, so enjoy them year-round. If you love a frosty sip, you might also like our Frozen Strawberry Margarita or Strawberry Milkshake with Coconut Milk.
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"Even though this is a winter-themed drink, I'm definitely going to be making it year-round. It's so delicious!"
-Stephanie
Ingredients
This winter cocktail comes together with a few simple ingredients you can find at almost any grocery store or liquor shop.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Ice: Blended to give the cocktail its frozen, slushy texture.
- Pineapple Juice: Adds fruity, tropical flavor.
- Blue Curaçao: A citrusy liqueur that gives the drink its icy blue color.
- Coconut Rum: Adds smooth coconut flavor with a kick.
- Cream of Coconut: Adds creamy texture and sweetness. It's silky, with a consistency similar to sweetened condensed milk, so don't confuse it with coconut cream or coconut milk. Shake or stir before using.
- Honey and Shredded Coconut, Optional: Dip the rim of the glass in honey, then in coconut, for a snowy look.
All you need is a blender to turn the ice and ingredients into a smooth, frosty drink.
Variations
- Rum Swap: Use white rum in place of coconut rum for a more classic tropical flavor. For a bolder coconut flavor, try Malibu.
- Vodka Swap: Use vodka in place of the rum. For extra coconut flavor, try a coconut vodka like Smirnoff's.
- Tequila Swap: Use tequila in place of the rum for a Jack Frost margarita twist.
- Coconut Cream: If you can't find cream of coconut, coconut cream or coconut milk works in a pinch. Add a little simple syrup for sweetness, and if the coconut cream is very thick, thin it with a splash of coconut milk until it's pourable.
How to Make a Jack Frost Cocktail
Everything goes into the blender, so these frosty holiday cocktails come together fast.
If rimming your glasses, dip the rim in honey and then shredded coconut.
To a blender add ice, pineapple juice, coconut rum and cream of coconut. Blend for about 1 minute or until smooth.
Pour in prepared glasses with or without additional ice.
Hint: A chilled glass helps keep the texture thick and icy, and adds to the wintery look of this drink.
Recipe Tips
- Shaken/Stirred: This is a blender drink, but you can use a cocktail shaker instead and serve it over ice.
- Glass: Serve in a martini glass for a classic look, or a stemless wine glass for a more casual one.
- Rim the Glass: Dip the rim in honey, then press it gently into the shredded coconut so the flakes stick evenly for a festive touch.
- Blend Long Enough: Blend for a full minute so the ice is fully crushed. If you like a few ice chunks, add whole or crushed ice to your glass before serving.
- Serve Immediately: This drink is best served right away for the perfect frozen texture.
- Make It a Mocktail: Skip the alcohol and use a tablespoon of blue curaçao syrup for a non-alcoholic version.
If you're in the mood for another winter cocktail, our Eggnog Martini is a festive one to try.
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Serving Suggestions
- More Winter Cocktails: Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake, Peppermint Espresso Martini, Spiked Eggnog, and Eggnog and Baileys.
- Party Apps: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers, Mini Cheese Balls, and Mini Taco Cups.
Jack Frost Cocktail Recipe FAQs
This Jack Frost drink is made with pineapple juice, blue curaçao, coconut rum, cream of coconut and ice, blended until smooth and frozen.
It has the same creamy coconut and pineapple flavors, plus blue curaçao for the icy blue color and a touch of citrus.
For a margarita twist, use tequila in place of the rum.
Vodka works well, since its clean flavor lets the tropical ingredients shine. For extra coconut flavor, try a coconut vodka.
Blue curaçao is an orange-flavored liqueur, so it is alcoholic. In a non-alcoholic version, use blue curaçao syrup and skip the rum.
You could blend the base without ice and refrigerate it. When ready to serve, you'll want to add ice and blend again for that slushy texture.
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Jack Frost Cocktail
Equipment
- Measuring Cups
- Blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups ice
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup blue curacao
- ⅓ cup coconut rum
- ⅓ cup cream of coconut
- honey if rimming
- shredded coconut if rimming
Instructions
- If rimming your glasses, dip the rim in honey, then in shredded coconut.
- To a blender, add ice, pineapple juice, blue curaçao, coconut rum and cream of coconut. Blend for about 1 minute or until smooth.
- Pour into the prepared glasses, with or without additional ice.
Notes
- Shaken/Stirred: This is a blender drink, but you can use a cocktail shaker instead and serve it over ice.
- Glass: Serve in a martini glass for a classic look, or a stemless wine glass for a more casual one.
- Rim the Glass: Dip the rim in honey, then press it gently into the shredded coconut so the flakes stick evenly for a festive touch.
- Blend Long Enough: Blend for a full minute so the ice is fully crushed. If you like a few ice chunks, add whole or crushed ice to your glass before serving.
- Serve Immediately: This drink is best served right away for the perfect frozen texture.
- Make It a Mocktail: Skip the alcohol and use a tablespoon of blue curaçao syrup for a non-alcoholic version.
- Chilled Glass: A chilled glass helps keep the texture thick and icy, and adds to the wintery look of this drink.
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I can already imagine sipping this on a chilly evening. The frozen texture and tropical flavors make it feel both refreshing and perfectly festive for the holidays.
It is a great one all year round because of the frozen texture and the holiday vibes! Enjoy.
We love making this cocktail year-round. It is festive looking but the flavor is perfect even in warmer months!
Even though this is a winter-themed drink, I'm definitely going to be making it year-round. It's so delicious!
So glad you enjoyed it; and I couldn’t agree more!!