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19 Frozen Cocktails to Blend Up This Summer
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Like an espresso martini frappé, make-ahead piña coladas, and a spicy mango margarita.
Frozen Garibaldi
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This Frozen Garibaldi recipe transforms frozen orange juice concentrate and Campari into a slushy cocktail worthy of a fancy summer brunch or hot afternoon by the pool.
Ice Cubes for the Serious Cocktail Fan
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If you’re serious about your cocktails, it’s time to start thinking of ice as an ingredient
Crystal Clear Milk Punch
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Since you’re already taking a couple of days to make punch, might as well make fancy ice. Try freezing water in balloons. Run the frozen ovals under cold water until they just fit inside your glasses.
Upside-Down Martinis for a Crowd
Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.
Frozen Negroni
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This frosty version of the bittersweet Italian cocktail is easy to make ahead for drinks on demand.
Paper Fleet (Paper Planes for a Crowd)
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One classic Paper Plane—great. Enough of that same classic cocktail to serve a crowd? Sign us up, we’ll bring the bourbon.
Spicy Mango Margarita
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Blend frozen mango, blanco tequila, and lime juice into these cooling margaritas. A Tajín rim adds a spicy-salty kick.
Classic Martini
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This cocktail should be served so cold it hurts, which you should repeat to yourself as you stir. And stir. And stir. 
10 Beer Cocktail Recipes That Do the Impossible: Make Beer Even Better
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The only thing more awesome than an ice-cold beer? An ice-cold beer cocktail
Extra-Dry Martini
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Gin or vodka? Stanley Tucci’s martini recipe allows for either, depending on your mood. Just make sure it’s stirred, never shaken.
Garden Party Super Punch
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If you’re looking for the most summery of punches that doesn’t overdo it on the booze, have your people call our people.
Easy, Elegant Christmas Punch
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This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.
Frozen Espresso Martini With Spiked Whipped Cream
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This frozen cocktail uses instant espresso for a strong flavor and unbeatable convenience.
Campari Spritz
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Made with an ounce each of Campari and club soda, plus a good glug of sparkling wine, this Campari Spritz recipe is designed to be refreshing and not too sweet.
The Iciest Strawberry Daiquiri
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Using frozen strawberries means no need for ice cubes. White rum adds just enough booze and fresh lime juice, bright acidity.
Lemon Drop Martini
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This punchy sweet-and-sour lemon drop cocktail is best served with a side of gossip at your next happy hour.
Beer's Knees
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A refreshing beer cocktail with Pilsner, gin, honey, and lemon. It's that easy!
BA’s Best Piña Colada
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Two rums and two types of coconut make this tropical drink the last word on summer refreshment.
Super Summer Fruit Syrup
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Simple syrup is good. Super Summer Fruit Syrup is better and able to transform any drink into its best post-vacation summery self.
Violet Vodka Slushy
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Crème de violette is an exuberantly floral violet liqueur that gives vibrant color to this fun frozen cocktail.
Five Steps to Cocktail Party Perfection
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Why? Because everyone loves a party. But sometimes chilled Chardonnay and bottles of beer on ice just don’t cut it. For a get-together that’s a bit more special, a bit more memorable, and a bit, well, boozier, it’s high time to rediscover that grand American tradition known as the cocktail party
Citrus Slushy
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Frozen citrus pieces make the base of this refreshing slushy that is salty and sour with a slightly spicy kick!