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Frozen cocktails to take the sting out of summer heat

Chill out with these icy beverages

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We’re settling into the hottest days of the year, from the beaches of Los Angeles to the streets of New York City. That means it’s the ideal time for a good frozen cocktail recipe. These icy drinks can cool you to the core.

If there’s a brand that knows about cooling things down, it’s Reyka Vodka. The label is based out of Iceland, where cold is a way of life. The following cocktails are centered around the spirit and make for great options when the next heat waves descends on your hometown.

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Reyka Frozé

Reyka Vodka Froze.
Reyka Vodka

Mixing up vodka with berries and some pink wine, this cocktail is the antidote to the hottest of days.

Ingredients:

  • 1 part Reyka Vodka
  • 1 part sugar
  • 3 parts frozen strawberries
  • 4 parts Rosé
  • Ice
  • Rose petals for garnish

Method:

  1. Add Reyka Vodka, sugar, frozen strawberries, and Rosé to blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Add ice to thicken if desired and garnish with rose petals.

Reyka Lava Slush

Reyka Lava Slush.
Reyka Vodka

Iceland also knows lava, as it’s the land of fire and ice. Here, you get some added color and flavor from both grapefruit juice and sherbert.

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts Reyka Vodka
  • 4 parts grapefruit juice
  • 1 part simple syrup
  • 1 scoop orange or raspberry sherbert
  • Ice
  • Rose petals for garnish

Method:

  1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Garnish with grapefruit wedge and umbrella.

Check out some of The Manual’s related content. We’ve got features on things like the best vodka brands and classic frozen drinks. Here’s to a thirst-quenching summer.

Mark Stock
Mark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon. He fell into wine during the Recession and has been fixated on the stuff since…
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