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Cocktail Time: Ten Frozen Cocktails Across NYC To Help You Chill in the Summer Heat
July 16, 2024, 11:46.51 pm ET
Photo: Brooklyn Chop House/Daniel Kwak
Gone are the days when frozen cocktails were limited to standard margaritas or daiquiris. Today, across NYC, there are unique concoctions with exotic fruits, fresh herbs, and premium spirits. Here are a few of them:
Lychee Frosé at Brooklyn Chop House
One of the standout frozen cocktails in NYC this summer is the Lychee Frosé from Brooklyn Chop House. Known for its fusion of Asian and American Steakhouse cuisine, the Lychee Frosé combines the delicate sweetness of lychee with a refreshing, icy texture, providing a tropical escape in every sip.
Photo: Fornino/Gregory DelliCarpini Jr.
The Water Lab at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6, Fornino
The Water Lab is a specialty frozen cocktail made with Tito’s Vodka, watermelon, basil-infused simple syrup, and lime, making it the perfect complement to their extensive wood-fired pizza menu.
Photo: Watermark
Frozen Cocobay Pouch at Watermark
Combining Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Trader Vic’s Coconut Rum, Kamora Coffee Liqueur, Leroux Crème De Cacao, and Pineapple, the Cocobay Pouch at Watermark is a creamy, fruity and refreshing sip. Served in a pouch, the slushy cocktail can easily be held while enjoying time on the water at Pier 15.
Photo: Gitano Island
Frozen Jungle Fever at Gitano Island
Gitano's Frozen Jungle Fever cocktail offers a vibrant blend of mezcal, chili, lime, and cilantro. This drink is perfectly refreshing, with just the right amount of kick to get the party started. Enjoy the bold flavors and invigorating taste that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every sip.
Photo: Ray's
Lake Hour Frozen Rita at Ray’s
Ray's Lake Hour Frozen Rita is the ultimate summer frozen cocktail, blending the smooth, earthy notes of Ilegal Mezcal with the vibrant flavors of mango and lemon. Packaged conveniently in a Lake Hour can, this refreshing drink, dreamed up by Ray's talented team, is perfect for enjoying on a hot summer day.
Photo: Lolita/Shannon Sturgis
Golden Hues at Lolita Cocktail Bar
Golden Hues is one of the "Tropical" cocktails at Lolita that inspires a sense of familiarity while also bringing terroir to your glass and your senses.
Photo: Madame George/Max Flatow
Quicksand Beach at Madame George Cocktail Bar
Quicksand Beach is one of two Nutcrackers, a cocktail with Harlem roots typically served in a to-go bottle, offered at Madame George. This fruit-forward Nutcracker is best enjoyed on a hot summer day.
Photo: The Irish Exit
The Cold Departure at The Irish Exit Inside Moynihan Train Hall
A recent addition to the Irish Exit’s menu by way of its new frozen machine, served in a to-go cup so you can run to your train while sipping. Refreshing watermelon, lemon, and hibiscus flavors are met with a lemon zing and a habanero kick.
Photo: Claro/Evan Sung
The peach syrup used in this frozen cocktail is left over from what the peaches are cooked in for the Arroz con Leche dessert at Claro. Gin is also the second most popular spirit sold at Claro, following mezcal.
Mixologist Marino Perez Alonzo's Recuerdame is a mix of El Buho Mezcal Espadin, Mexican Rum (Charanda), Coconut Liquor, Pineapple, Lime Juice. The drink is garnished with Peychaud's Bitters and lime zest.
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