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.
Whether you're hosting a Christmas party or just craving piña colada vibes during a snowstorm, this jack frost cocktail recipe is the perfect holiday drink. It's a festive all-season escape that feels right at home with a snowy coconut rimmed glass.
Blender drinks are not just for warm weather; enjoy them year-round. Here are some of our favorite blender drinks you might also enjoy: Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake, Frozen Strawberry Margarita and Strawberry Milkshake with Coconut Milk.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Icy Blue Color: The blue curaçao gives it a vibrant wintery hue that looks beautiful on any holiday table.
- Creamy and Tropical: Pineapple juice and cream of coconut make every sip feel like a tropical island escape.
- Frozen and Fun: This frozen drink that doubles as a dessert.
- Customizable Presentation: Rim your glass with shredded coconut, sugar or keep it simple and classic.
- Great for Entertaining: Blend once and pour for a crowd at holiday parties.
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 with its citrus profile.
- Blue Curaçao: A citrusy liqueur that gives the drink its iconic icy blue color.
- Coconut Rum: Provides smooth coconut flavor with a kick.
- Cream of Coconut: Adds creamy texture and sweetness- be sure to shake or stir before using. Not to be confused with coconut cream, or coconut milk.
- Honey and Shredded Coconut, Optional: Used to coat the rim of your glass before dipping in coconut for a snowy vibe.
For this delicious drink recipe, you'll want to have on hand a blender and measuring cups.
Variations
- Mocktail: Omit the booze, add use a tablespoon of Blue Curacao Syrup for a non-alcoholic version.
- White Rum or Light Rum: Swap in for coconut rum for more traditional tropical flavors.
- Coconut Cream: Use coconut cream or coconut milk if cream of coconut isn't available (add simple syrup if needed for sweetness).
How to Make a Jack Frost Cocktail
This easy recipe comes together in a blender with just a few ingredients- perfect for quick holiday cocktails that feel a little extra.
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, while also adding to the wintery vibe of this drink.
Recipe Tips
- Shaken/Stirred: This version is a blender drink, but you could use a cocktail shaker instead and serve over ice.
- Glass: A chilled martini glass or a stemless wine glass for a more casual presentation.
- Garnishes: Rim with shredded coconut for a festive touch.
- Rim the Glass Well: Press gently when dipping the rim of your glass into the coconut flakes so they stick evenly.
- Blend Long Enough: Blend for a full minute to ensure the ice is fully crushed. If you prefer a drink with ice chunks, I suggest adding full ice cubes or crushed to your glass before serving.
- Serve Immediately: This drink is best served right away for that perfect frozen texture.
Another winter cocktail you will want to try is our Eggnog Martini.
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Serving Suggestions
- More Winter Cocktails: Baileys Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Mocha, Spiked Eggnog, Espresso Irish Coffee, Peppermint Espresso Martini and Eggnog and Baileys.
Jack Frost Cocktail Recipe FAQs
Yes, blend the base without ice and refrigerate. Add ice and blend just before serving.
Yes, blue curaçao is an orange-flavored liqueur. Use blue curacao syrup for a non-alcoholic version.
It's sweet and tropical, similar to a piña colada. Adjust with extra citrus or simple syrup depending on your taste.
Absolutely, vodka offers a clean profile that will allow the taste of the tropical mixes to shine.
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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 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.
Notes
- Cream of Coconut is not the same as coconut cream or coconut milk, its thinner than coconut cream and thicker than coconut milk. It is silky, and the consistency of sweetened condensed milk.
- A cold glass helps keep the texture thick and icy, while also adding to the wintery vibe of this drink.
- Press gently when dipping the rim of your glass into the coconut flakes so they stick evenly.
- Blend for a full minute to ensure the ice is fully crushed. If you prefer a drink with ice chunks, I suggest adding full ice cubes or crushed to your glass before serving.
- This drink is best served right away for that perfect frozen texture.
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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!!