Description
The Brandy Freeze Cocktail is a delightful slushy drink that blends brandy with orange and pineapple juices, accented by grenadine. Ideal for summer parties or cozy nights, it’s garnished with fresh fruit and mint for a refreshing touch. Enjoy this vibrant cocktail chilled for the best experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brandy
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup grenadine
- 1/2 cup sweet and sour mix
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Fresh fruit slices (for garnish, optional)
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In your blender, combine the brandy, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and sweet and sour mix.
- Add the crushed ice to the blender.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and frosty.
- Taste the mixture; if desired, add more grenadine or sweet and sour mix for sweetness and blend briefly to combine.
- Transfer the blended cocktail into a large pitcher or bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid if serving later.
- Place the pitcher in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Remove the pitcher from the freezer. If too frozen, blend briefly to break up large ice chunks.
- Pour the mixture into tall cocktail glasses, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Garnish with fresh fruit slices and mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Pair with light appetizers like cheese platters or fruit skewers.
- Consider making a larger batch for parties and store in the freezer until serving.
- Experiment with different fruit juices or add soda for a fizzy twist.
- Transfer any remaining cocktail back into a sealed container.
- Store in the freezer and blend briefly to restore slushy texture when ready to enjoy again.
Notes
- This cocktail is best served fresh to maintain its slushy quality.
- Feel free to customize the fruit juices based on your preferences.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the brandy with a non-alcoholic spirit or additional fruit juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes