Drinks Cocktails How to Make Frozen Versions of All Your Favorite Classic Cocktails Reinventing the classic cocktail has never been more summer-friendly. By Oset Babür-Winter Oset Babür-Winter Title: Senior Drinks Editor, Food & WineLocation: New York CityExperience: Oset Babür-Winter has completed the Wine and Spirits Education Trust's (WSET) Level 3 Award in wines and was previously the magazine's associate culture editor, where she edited Obsessions. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 6, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Everyone has a favorite classic cocktail that they can make without looking at a recipe, like a basic Gin and Tonic, a cheerful Cosmopolitan, or a summer-ready Mojito. While we're always fond of making these tried-and-true drinks, there's a lot to love about playful riffs that up the ante on the expected, especially for patio entertaining season. If you've got a blender handy, you can make frozen riffs on some of the most iconic cocktails — read on for eight of our favorites, and check out more of the best frozen cocktail recipes once you've made these. 01 of 08 Frozen Gin and Tonic Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Once you've found the best tonic water for your G&T, it's time to make a batch of frozen drinks for a crowd. get the recipe 02 of 08 Frozen Shirley Temple Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon The Dirty Shirley is so 2022 — this frozen riff on last summer's most popular cocktail can be made non-alcoholic or boozy. Get the recipe 03 of 08 Frozen Mojito Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Grab your favorite bottle of white rum and a blender, and you're well on your way towards enjoying a batch of frozen Mojitos. get the recipe 04 of 08 Frozen Aperol Spritz Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall Every summer is Aperol Spritz summer, but now it can be Fraperol Spritz summer, too. Get the recipe 05 of 08 Frozen Martini Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen The martini continues to be the drink of the decade, and once you've tried the Caprese Martini, the Affogato Martini, and the Dirty Pasta Water Martini, it's time to try the frozen version of this booze-forward staple drink. get the recipe 06 of 08 Frozen Grasshopper Photo by Victor Protasio / Prop Styling by Christine Keely You'll know a Grasshopper cocktail when you see one, thanks to its signature green hue. Andrew and Briana Volk from Portland Hunt & Alpine Club in Portland make a frozen version that's minty, chocolatey, and even more fun than the original. Get the recipe 07 of 08 Frozen Espresso Martini Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood Maybe you've got a long night out ahead of you, or maybe you just want a caffeinated nightcap. Either way, this frozen, salted take on the Espresso Martini is a recipe you'll want to have in your back pocket. get the recipe 08 of 08 Frozmopolitan Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen As if the Cosmopolitan needed a reason to become more fun, this frozen take on our favorite pink cocktail calls for almost all of the same ingredients as the classic. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit