About Jack Frost Winter Cocktail
If you couldn’t already tell by this delicious winter cocktail, I’ve been spending most of my week lounging and relaxing, and I’m sure you’re right there with me.
It’s the holidays.
It’s the end of the year.
If there was any time to catch a breather before we start fresh in the new year, it’s right now, amirite?
Or at least, that’s been my mission this week. I’m just trying to keep everything low key and ride out the rest of the rest of the year with as little fanfare as possible.
And thanks to this winter cocktail, I think I’m off to a pretty good start!
Now, don’t get me wrong – it’ll be bittersweet to see this year go down in the history books. This year has been chock-full of wonderful highs and challenging lows, many of which culminated into me fulfilling a dream I’ve had since I was sixteen, so you know what?
I’m going to party like it’s 1998 and act like I’m preparing for Y2K. Or in other words, I’m going to listen to a lot of *NSYNC and do absolutely nothing absolutely nothing while I wait for someone else to handle all the big decisions.
Well, I guess I could muster up the motivation to do one tiny thing… like, say, mix myself a festive drink (or six?) to help pass the time while I’m busy avoiding all those pesky responsibilities.
… And that’s the part where this tasty Jack Frost Cocktail comes in.
Now, as a general rule, I’m not usually a big fan of coconut flavor… unless it’s in a mixed drink.
Because what’s a rule without an exception, right?
And it helps that the coconut in this drink reminds me of a delicious piña colada. And who here doesn’t love a piña colada? Plus, the blue curacao gives this drink that little extra “something” (plus a festive blue color!) to keep things interesting.
I’ll admit that I didn’t snack on the shredded coconut that around the rim of this glass and simply appreciated it for the super cute look, but you could totally do that if you wanted to.
I mean, really.
We won’t look. No judgment here.
You go ahead and celebrate your new year by drinking your winter cocktail and eating it, too.
You deserve it!
Notes & tips for this jack frost drink
- One of the prettiest things about this cocktail is the shaved coconut along the rim – however, this can be tricky to set up. This is why I recommend coating the rim with light corn syrup, as it’s extra sticky and sticky and will hold the shredded coconut better. You can try using simple syrup, but I’ve found it to be too watery to hold the coconut.
- Like the glasses used in this photo? I bought them a few years ago from a local store, but this set of square champagne flutes is very similar.
- You’ll also need a trusty food processor for this recipe. I bought the Ninja Blender System almost 10 years ago and it hasn’t failed me yet!
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Recipe Details
Jack Frost Cocktail
Ingredients
Instructions
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On a small plate, add shredded coconut. Wet the rim of a glass with simple syrup (can also use simple syrup, but it won't hold the coconut as well) and gently dab the top the glass in the shredded coconut, coating the rim. See above video for example. Set glass aside.
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Add ice, pineapple juice, vodka, blue curacao, and cream of coconut to a food processor. Pulse until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
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Pour Jack Frost Winter Cocktail into prepared glasses.
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Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Recipe from The WHOot.
This is so cute and festive! I love that gorgeous color. The coconut around the rim is such a nice touch!
Thanks Faith! It was a little tricky to do, but well worth the look 😀
Those look so delish! Must try!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Thanks Kimberly!
What a fun and festive drink! I’m a huge fan of coconut, so I’m thinking I may need to try this one out! Thanks for sharing!
Shannon
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Thanks Shannon! If you try it, I hope it turns out great 😀
is it wrong to want one with breakfast …these are SO fun!!
Well, coconut is a fruit, and fruit is totally acceptable for breakfast, so… 😀
I love coconut so this is right up my alley! Plus it’s so pretty!
Thanks Becky!
Definitely trying this recipe! Looks and sounds DELECTABLE!
Thank you Joanae!
The color of this cocktail is absolutely gorgeous! Love it so much! I have to admit: I like coconut in food but not in drinks, but I’d make an exception to try out this lovely concoction. I’ve been trying not to work as much this week as well, but juggling it all is always tricky this time of year, isn’t it? Hope you have a great holiday!
Hope you had a great holiday as well Marlynn! And a Happy New Year 😀
This not only sounds delicious, but looks great for this time of year! Very creative!
Thanks Willow!
This looks so yummy! The coconut garnish is such a clever way to make it wintery!
~Alana Robin
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Thank you Alana!
I hear you on needing a break for the holidays. And this drink is so colorful! How fun!
I’m sure you understand how it is 😀 Thanks Matt!
I have never heard of cream of coconut. I think I’ll have to try it, though, because these are some of the coolest cocktails I’ve ever seen.
Cream of coconut was a new one for me, too – I had to hunt it down in the international food isle. Made for a very flavorful drink, though 😀
Yummmm, and also so dang cute!
Thanks Angie!
This drink sounds delicious, and I love the gorgeous color with white trim. I can’t wait to make this over the holidays. Thanks
Thanks Aarika! If you made it, I hope it turned out great 😀
Love them – the color is so pretty & anything that has pineapple + coconut, I’m game to try 🙂
Thanks Molly!
Oh. my. gosh. Not only is this the most gorgeous color ever, but I bet it tastes amazing!
Thank you Chelsea 😀
What a gorgeous, festive winter cocktail! Sounds amazing.
Thanks Sarah!
Where did you find those glasses? They’re perfect. I can’t find them anywhere! Thanks!
Hey Jill! I’ve had them for a while, but I want to say I got them at either Pier One or Kirklands. They have writing on the sides of the glass, like joy, cheer, etc, but the glasses are turned so you can’t see it. I just did a bit of searching – these glasses are similar, but the ones I got were MUCH cheaper: http://www.pier1.com/schott-zwiesel%C2%AE-pure-4-piece-champagne-flute-set/PR4510.html?cgid=wine-glasses You might get lucky finding something at Ross (it’s my go-to place when I need pretty glasses at a discount).
Can you just use Malibu rum in place of the cream of coconut? It is impossible to find here.
Hey there! I’ve tried to use a few substitutions for cream of coconut in the past and haven’t had much luck. You could try the Malibu rum but the cocktail will need a sweetener (like sugar or simple syrup) and won’t have a creamy look. I know cream of coconut is hard to find, but I tend to find it in the wine & spirits area. You can also buy it online here: http://amzn.to/2u4rAT1
Can’t wait to try this! I love festive cocktails. This looks perfect to share with friends at a festive cocktail party!
I’m wondering if I can make it similar with spiced rum and coconut rum- just not sure how blue curacao will taste with the spiced rum.