Article: Three Tropical Cocktails
Three Tropical Cocktails
Smooth, frosty, and full of flavor, blended cocktails are a great go-to for turning any hangout into a tropical escape. Whether you're sipping a minty Missionary’s Downfall, a Frozen Peach-A-Rita, or a Classic Piña Colada, there's just something about that icy swirl that signals good times. Grab a blender, invite the crew over, and let happy hour begin!
Missionary’s Downfall - Serves 4
Ingredients
- 5 cups ice
- 4 ounces white rum
- 2 ounces peach brandy
- 4 ounces fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp honey/water (equal parts honey & cool water, mixed)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
Directions
- Blend all of the ingredients together in a high powered blender until smooth.
Pro Tip
Make this a mocktail by substituting white grape juice for the rum, and peach nectar for the peach brandy.
Peach-a-rita Slush - Serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen peaches
- 4 oz tequila
- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- 1 cup ice
Directions
- Blend all ingredients.
- Drink and repeat as desired.
Pro Tip
Make this a mocktail by substituting white grape juice instead of the tequila, and orange juice in place of the triple sec.
Classic Piña Colada - Serves 2 - 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup light rum
- 1 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1 cup fresh cut pineapple
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 2-4 cups ice
Directions
- Blend all ingredients.
- Drink and repeat as desired.
Pro Tip
Make this a mocktail by substituting white grape juice for the rum, and peach nectar for the peach brandy.