The Top 5 Best Frozen Cocktails for Large Groups

Feb 6th 2024

The Top 5 Best Frozen Cocktails for Large Groups

Creating delicious boozy frozen drinks on a commercial scale requires recipes that are not only flavorful but also scalable and efficient to prepare. You can either use a frozen drink machine or a high powered commercial blender. Culitrade has a wide selection of both types of beverage equipment. No matter what machine you use, here are some tried-and-true recipes for commercial-size batches of popular frozen cocktails that will help you create a magical summer for your customers.

1. Classic Margarita: When it comes to frozen cocktails favorites, the classic margarita tops people’s lists. The limey citrus flavor balances out the sweetness of the simple syrup and triple sec making the margarita a favorite frozen beverage for a wide variety of customers. Make these in big batches and serve them with warm tortilla chips and you’ll have crowds out the door!

  • Ingredients (for a large batch):
    • 6 cups tequila
    • 3 cups triple sec
    • 2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 2 cups simple syrup
    • Ice
  • Instructions:
    1. In a large container, combine the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup.
    2. Mix well to combine.
    3. To serve, fill a blender with ice and add a portion of the margarita mixture.
    4. Blend until smooth and pour into glasses. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.

2. Strawberry Daiquiri: If a customer’s liquor of choice is rum, or if they are looking for a fruity frozen cocktail, a strawberry daiquiri is a great choice. It’s the most popular version of the classic rum daiquiri and an excellent option for the warm days of summer. Since this recipe is made with frozen strawberries it’s a great option all year long, even when strawberries aren’t in season.

  • Ingredients (for a large batch):
    • 8 cups white rum
    • 6 cups frozen strawberries
    • 4 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 2 cups simple syrup
    • Ice
  • Instructions:
    1. In a blender, combine the rum, frozen strawberries, lime juice, and simple syrup.
    2. Blend until smooth.
    3. Add ice to the blender and blend again until the mixture reaches a slushy consistency.
    4. Pour into glasses and garnish with a strawberry or lime wheel on a skewer from Culitrade.

3. Piña Colada: Nothing reminds people of a tropical vacation as much as a frozen piña colada. During the Covid-19 pandemic demand for these cocktails soared since people were limited in their ability to experience travel firsthand. Make sure your guests can easily transport themselves to a sunny beach by making a batch of these delicious cocktails. Then when you need to make a couple drinks pour the mixture into the blender.

  • Ingredients (for a large batch):
    • 8 cups white rum
    • 6 cups coconut cream
    • 6 cups pineapple juice
    • Ice
  • Instructions:
    1. In a blender, combine the rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.
    2. Blend until smooth.
    3. Add ice to the blender and blend again until the mixture is thick and creamy.
    4. Pour into glasses and garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
    5. Don’t forget to add the fun drink umbrella for a festive touch.

4. Frozen Mojito: People love mojitos because they’re refreshing, and light so will be a perfect offering for warm weather gatherings. Mojitos are made with mint and are light colored, making them a favorite first date drink. Often mojitos are served on the rocks, but this recipe makes an extra special frozen cocktail version of the beloved mojito.

  • Ingredients (for a large batch):
    • 6 cups white rum
    • 4 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 3 cups simple syrup
    • 2 cups fresh mint leaves
    • Ice
  • Instructions:
    1. In a blender, combine the rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and fresh mint leaves.
    2. Blend until the mint leaves are finely chopped.
    3. Add ice to the blender and blend again until the mixture is slushy.
    4. Pour into glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and lime wedge.

5. Frozen Lemonade: A boozy frozen lemonade is a perfect accompaniment to almost any meal or snack. Our frozen lemonade recipe is an especially good fit for a frozen drink maker. These ingenious cocktail machines help keep drinks cold and ready any time a guest needs a refill. Adding an optional mint or berry choice as an upcharge is a great way to grow revenue.

  • Ingredients (for a large batch):
  • Instructions:
    1. In a large container, combine the water, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
    2. Mix well to combine.
    3. To serve, fill the frozen drink machine with the mixture, after following the manufacturer’s directions for cleaning and sanitizing the equipment.
    4. Blend until smooth and pour into glasses. Garnish with a lemon slice if desired.

These recipes are scalable and can be adjusted according to your specific needs and preferences. Whether you're serving up refreshing frozen cocktails at a beach bar or catering a summer event, these commercial-size frozen drink recipes from Culitrade are sure to be a hit with your customers!