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Jack Frost Winter Cocktail

Written by Chrisy | 12/23/15

Drink Recipes 30 minutes or less boozy christmas new year's eve video

This winter cocktail tastes like a festive version of a piña colada! Blue Curacao and shredded coconut help give this tasty drink it's wintry flair.

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Jack Frost Cocktail! This winter cocktail tastes like a festive version of a piña colada! Blue Curacao and shredded coconut help give this tasty drink it's wintry flair. | HomemadeHooplah.com

About Jack Frost Winter Cocktail

Jack Frost Cocktail! This winter cocktail tastes like a festive version of a piña colada! Blue Curacao and shredded coconut help give this tasty drink it's wintry flair. | HomemadeHooplah.com

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.

How to make a winter cocktail.

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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          Jack Frost Cocktail! This winter cocktail tastes like a festive version of a piña colada! Blue Curacao and shredded coconut help give this tasty drink it's wintry flair. | HomemadeHooplah.com

          Jack Frost Cocktail

          This winter cocktail is a festive version of the piña colada! Blue curacao and shredded coconut help give this drink it's wintry flair.
          Prep: 10 minutes
          Calories: 390 kcal
          Yields: 4 drinks

          Ingredients

          • 1 tbsp light corn syrup or simple syrup
          • 1/3 cup shredded coconut for garnish
          • 3 cup ice for a thicker drink, use 4 cups
          • 1 cup pineapple juice
          • 1/2 cup vodka or light rum
          • 1/2 cup Blue Curacao
          • 1/2 cup cream of coconut (not coconut milk)
          US Customary - Metric

          Instructions

          1. 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.

          2. Add ice, pineapple juice, vodka, blue curacao, and cream of coconut to a food processor. Pulse until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

          3. Pour Jack Frost Winter Cocktail into prepared glasses.

          4. Serve immediately.

          Recipe Notes

          Recipe from The WHOot.

          Nutrition

          390kcal | Fat: 8g | Saturated fat: 7g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 106mg | Carbohydrates: 49g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin C: 6.3% | Calcium: 8% | Iron: 0.3%
          I do my best to provide nutrition information, but please keep in mind that I'm not a certified nutritionist. Any nutritional information discussed or disclosed in this post should only be seen as my best amateur estimates of the correct values.

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          Comments

          1. Faith (An Edible Mosaic)
            12/23/15
            Reply

            This is so cute and festive! I love that gorgeous color. The coconut around the rim is such a nice touch!

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thanks Faith! It was a little tricky to do, but well worth the look 😀

          2. Kimberley
            12/23/15
            Reply

            Those look so delish! Must try!

            Eleventh & Sixteenth

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thanks Kimberly!

          3. Shannon
            12/23/15
            Reply

            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
            Clothes & Quotes

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thanks Shannon! If you try it, I hope it turns out great 😀

          4. heather @french press
            12/23/15
            Reply

            is it wrong to want one with breakfast …these are SO fun!!

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Well, coconut is a fruit, and fruit is totally acceptable for breakfast, so… 😀

          5. Becky @ Disney in your Day
            12/23/15
            Reply

            I love coconut so this is right up my alley! Plus it’s so pretty!

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thanks Becky!

          6. Joanae "Naetorious" King
            12/23/15
            Reply

            Definitely trying this recipe! Looks and sounds DELECTABLE!

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thank you Joanae!

          7. Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife
            12/23/15
            Reply

            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!

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Hope you had a great holiday as well Marlynn! And a Happy New Year 😀

          8. Willow
            12/23/15
            Reply

            This not only sounds delicious, but looks great for this time of year! Very creative!

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thanks Willow!

          9. Alana Robin
            12/23/15
            Reply

            This looks so yummy! The coconut garnish is such a clever way to make it wintery!

            ~Alana Robin
            http://sophisticationandsparkles.com/

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thank you Alana!

          10. Matt @ Plating Pixels
            12/23/15
            Reply

            I hear you on needing a break for the holidays. And this drink is so colorful! How fun!

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              I’m sure you understand how it is 😀 Thanks Matt!

          11. Marie
            12/23/15
            Reply

            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.

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              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 😀

          12. Angie
            12/24/15
            Reply

            Yummmm, and also so dang cute!

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thanks Angie!

          13. Aarika
            12/24/15
            Reply

            This drink sounds delicious, and I love the gorgeous color with white trim. I can’t wait to make this over the holidays. Thanks

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thanks Aarika! If you made it, I hope it turned out great 😀

          14. Molly Kumar
            12/25/15
            Reply

            Love them – the color is so pretty & anything that has pineapple + coconut, I’m game to try 🙂

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thanks Molly!

          15. Chelsea
            12/26/15
            Reply

            Oh. my. gosh. Not only is this the most gorgeous color ever, but I bet it tastes amazing!

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thank you Chelsea 😀

          16. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
            12/29/15
            Reply

            What a gorgeous, festive winter cocktail! Sounds amazing.

            • Chrisy
              01/03/16
              Reply

              Thanks Sarah!

          17. Jill Frey
            11/30/16
            Reply

            Where did you find those glasses? They’re perfect. I can’t find them anywhere! Thanks!

            • Chrisy
              12/01/16
              Reply

              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).

          18. Woody7
            08/28/17
            Reply

            Can you just use Malibu rum in place of the cream of coconut? It is impossible to find here.

          19. Chrisy
            08/29/17
            Reply

            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

          20. Christine @ myblissfulmess
            12/08/17
            Reply

            Can’t wait to try this! I love festive cocktails. This looks perfect to share with friends at a festive cocktail party!

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