Our quick and easy Frozen Old Fashioned is the perfect summer cocktail to enjoy on a hot day! Made with only 5 simple ingredients and in a matter of minutes. Everyone is going to love this frozen drink at your next patio happy hour!
The Best Frozen Old Fashioned
Friday night always calls for a little happy hour after a long week! We love a classic old fashioned cocktail and knew that we needed a fun new twist on this drink that would hit the spot on a hot summer day. This old fashioned recipe is just that! A cocktail slush that has the perfect amount of sweetness, everyone is going to love it. So refreshing!
Looking for another summer cocktail recipe? Try our Frozen Strawberry Margarita!
What You Will Need
- brandy or bourbon – we used brandy in these photos, but feel free to grab your favorite bourbon from the local liquor store.
- frozen fruit – highly recommend the combination of frozen cherries and frozen oranges here!
- bitters – a couple dashes of your favorite bitters are an essential ingredient when making an old fashioned.
- simple syrup – option to make homemade simple syrup or buy a store-bought version.
How To Make A Frozen Old Fashioned
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to gather all of the basic ingredients. For best results, peel and freeze the orange slices the day before serving.
Place all of the cocktail ingredients in a high powered blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until it reaches a smooth consistency.
Pour into your favorite glasses and garnish any way you want.
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Frozen Old Fashioned
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 drinks 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Description
The perfect summer cocktail! Frozen cherries and frozen oranges make this drink packed with flavor and great for hot summer day!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 oz brandy or bourbon
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1 cup frozen orange slices (no rind)
- 2 dashes of bitters
- 2oz simple syrup
- garnish: cocktail cherries of choice + orange peel
Instructions
- Prep: Be sure to peel and freeze the orange slices beforehand.
- Blend: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Consistency: To thin, add a splash or two of water and blend again. To thicken, add an ice cube or two and blend again.
- Serve: Pour into two glasses. Garnish with cocktail cherries of choice and orange peel.
Notes
- Frozen Oranges: forgot to freeze some oranges – no worries, add in fresh orange slices and then add a handful of ice cubes! Flavor might be quite as strong, but it will still be refreshing and delicious!
- Brandy vs. Bourbon: totally personal preference – I used brandy here and loved it, but use what you want!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 29.9 g
- Sodium: 2.4 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.4 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Julie A says
This cocktail has been on repeat all summer! It’s so delicious and refreshing.
Bridget Montag says
Glad you are loving it! Thanks for leaving a review Julie!