About the Recipe
Introducing the Frosty Coconut Cocktail, also known as the Jack Frost Cocktail—a popular drink often enjoyed during holiday and winter festivities. While its origin remains a bit mysterious and open to interpretation, this versatile cocktail has become a favorite among bartenders and mixologists who put their own spin on it.
Crafting a Frosty Coconut Cocktail is a delightful experience with countless recipe variations. Whether you're sipping it in the warmth of a South African December or embracing its holiday spirit, this refreshing drink has something for everyone.
As we navigated the festive season, this cocktail checked all our boxes - it was cool and refreshing for the South African summer, offered a unique twist, and added a bit of holiday cheer to our celebrations. Join us in raising a glass to the simple joys of the Frosty Coconut Cocktail. Cheers! 🍹✨
Ingredients
VERSION 1: ALCOHOLIC
• *Simple syrup/light corn syrup (for rimming glasses)
• Flaked/Desiccated coconut (for rimming glasses)
• 8 cups ice (more or less depending on desired consistency)
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• ½ cup curaçao
• ½ cup vodka or light rum (we used vodka)
• ½ cup cream of coconut NOT coconut cream
VERSION 1: NON-ALCOHOLIC
• *Simple syrup/light corn syrup (for rimming glasses)
• Flaked/Desiccated coconut (for rimming glasses)
• 6 cups ice (more or less depending on desired consistency)
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• ½ cup cream of coconut NOT coconut cream
• 6 to 8 drops blue food coloring
Preparation
Step 1
Rim the glasses: Pour a thin layer of corn syrup onto a plate and dip the rims into the corn syrup, then dip in coconut flakes.
Step 2
In a blender, blend ice, pineapple juice, blue curacao, vodka and cream of coconut until desired consistency is reached. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.