The Jack Frost Cocktail is a frozen, tropical-inspired drink that brings a splash of color to the cold season. This easy-to-make cocktail blends sweet pineapple juice and creamy coconut with the citrusy notes of Blue Curaçao and a kick of light rum. The result is a delightful balance that's both refreshing and festive. It is a perfect addition to your collection of winter cocktail recipes.
Ideal for holiday parties and Christmas celebrations, the Jack Frost cocktail is as visually striking as it is delicious (and sweet). Its frosty blue hue and coconut-rimmed glass evoke images of snowy landscapes and icy adventures, making it one of the most festive cocktails to enjoy during the holidays.
Quick Facts about the Jack Frost Winter Cocktail
- Method: Blended
- Flavor profile: Sweet, tropical, refreshing
- How to serve it: In a coconut-flake-rimmed cocktail glass, garnished with additional coconut flakes if desired
- Glassware: Rocks glass or similar
- Alcohol content: ~14% ABV (alcohol by volume), depending on the amount of ice and exact measurements
Ingredients
- Light corn syrup (for rimming glasses): Used to adhere the coconut flakes to the rim, adding a sweet touch.
- 1/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes: Provides a crunchy, sweet garnish that enhances the coconut flavor.
- 3-4 cups crushed ice: Creates the frozen, slushy texture characteristic of this cocktail when blended.
- 1 cup pineapple juice: Adds a sweet and tangy tropical base flavor.
- 1/2 cup Blue Curaçao liqueur: A vibrant blue, orange-flavored liqueur that gives the cocktail its signature color and citrus notes.
- 1/2 cup light rum: Brings in a subtle kick and classic rum flavor without overpowering the drink.
- 1/2 cup cream of coconut (not coconut milk): Adds a rich, creamy coconut flavor essential for the tropical taste.
Required Bartending Tools
- Blender: Essential for blending the ice and ingredients into a smooth, slushy consistency.
- Shallow plates: Used for rimming the glasses with corn syrup and coconut flakes.
- Measuring cups and spoons: For accurate ingredient measurements to ensure the perfect balance of flavors. As this drink recipe serves 4 people, it's more comfortable to use cups than a Jigger.
Step-by-Step Guide to Make this Cocktail
- Prepare the Glasses: Pour a thin layer of light corn syrup onto a shallow plate. Place the sweetened coconut flakes on another shallow plate. Then dip the rim of each cocktail glass into the corn syrup, then into the coconut flakes to coat. Set the glasses aside.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, add 3-4 cups of crushed ice. Pour in 1 cup of pineapple juice, 1/2 cup of Blue Curaçao liqueur, 1/2 cup of light rum, and 1/2 cup of cream of coconut. Blend the whole mixture until smooth and slushy.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the blended cocktail into the prepared glasses. Garnish with additional coconut flakes or a pineapple wedge if desired.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 2 Shallow plates
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- ½ cup Blue Curaçao liqueur
- ½ cup White rum
- ½ cup Cream of coconut
- 3-4 cups Crushed ice
- Light corn syrup - for rimming the glasses
- ⅓ cup Coconut flakes - for rimming the glasses
Instructions
- Start with rimming the glasses. Pour a thin layer of light corn syrup onto a shallow plate. Place the sweetened coconut flakes on another shallow plate. Then dip the rim of each cocktail glass into the corn syrup, then into the coconut flakes to coat. Set the glasses aside.
- In a blender, add 3-4 cups of crushed ice. Pour in 1 cup of pineapple juice, 1/2 cup of Blue Curaçao liqueur, 1/2 cup of light rum, and 1/2 cup of cream of coconut. Blend the whole mixture until smooth and slushy.
- Pour the blended cocktail into the prepared glasses. Garnish with additional coconut flakes or a pineapple wedge if desired.
FAQs
If you can't find Blue Curaçao, you can use Triple Sec with a few drops of blue food coloring to achieve a similar citrus flavor and vibrant color.
Since this is a frozen cocktail, it's best enjoyed immediately. However, you can store leftovers in the freezer and re-blend before serving.
While light rum is preferred for its subtle flavor, you can use dark rum for a richer taste. Keep in mind it may alter the color slightly, making it a darker shade of blue.