Blend up a frozen cocktail to cool down on a hot summer’s day. Our top recipes include classics like margaritas and daiquiris.

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Transform your favourite cocktail into an icy treat with the help of a blender or smoothie maker.

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1. Frozen strawberry daiquiri

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This super-fruity frozen daiquiri is a great opportunity to use up ripe, juicy strawberries. Blend them with white rum, zingy lime juice and ice. Garnish with lime slices and strawberry halves.

2. Frozen margarita

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Make the ultimate iced cocktail with this frozen margarita recipe. This simple drink is a summertime must – bold lime is the perfect accompaniment to tequila. Rim your glass with flaky sea salt or sugar.

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3. Pimm’s slushie

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Take your summer cocktail to the next level with our Pimm’s slushie. Fill large wine glasses with strawberries, cucumber and Pimm’s. Add two scoops of lemon sorbet and top with soda water. Garnish with fresh mint for an impressive finish.

4. Watermelon prosecco sorbet slushies

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Whip up a batch of these watermelon prosecco sorbet slushies for a refreshing treat. Blend frozen watermelon with prosecco and sugar syrup until smooth. Finish with an extra splash of prosecco and garnish with a watermelon slice.

5. Frosé

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Try a trendy frosé this summer. Freeze dry rosé wine, then blend with fresh strawberries, caster sugar and lemon juice. The flavours are perfect for easy drinking in the sunshine.

6. Frozen caipirinha

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This frozen caipirinha is an icy spin on the classic Brazilian drink. Make a sweet lime syrup by muddling fresh limes with caster sugar in a pestle & mortar, then freeze. Blend the frozen syrup with ice and cachaça until smooth and thick.

7. Berry daiquiri

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Our super-simple berry daiquiri is the ideal summer thirst quencher. Use a blend of strawberries and raspberries for an irresistible berry blitz. Watch our step-by-step video tutorial and learn all the tips from our resident drinks expert on how to make a berry daiquiri.

8. Icy kir

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Transform a classic sgroppino cocktail with a scoop of refreshing berry sorbet. With just three ingredients, our delicate icy kir couldn’t be easier to make, but is special enough for any occasion.

9. Frozen piña colada slushies

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Turn a classic drink into a frozen delight and learn how to make frozen cocktails with a blender and an ice cube tray. Whip up a piña colada by freezing pineapple juice and blending with white rum and coconut cream. Garnish with a kitsch umbrella and a fresh pineapple chunk.

10. Frozen espresso martini slushies

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Give your party a caffeine kick and make a batch of our frozen espresso martini slushies. Freeze cubes of coffee then blend together with vodka, coffee liqueur and a splash of sugar syrup.

11. Watermelon daiquiri

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This simple summer refresher needs just four key ingredients and a handful of ice. A glassful of this cheerful pink-tinged tipple is sure to satisfy a thirsty crowd of party goers.

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