Description
Cool winter nights find comfort in this Jack Frost mocktail, blending crisp coconut and blue curaçao with pineapple juice. Icy blue hues and festive flair make this non-alcoholic cocktail perfect for holiday gatherings you’ll want to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups ice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup cream of coconut (not coconut cream)
Sweetening and Coating Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Coloring Ingredient:
- 6–8 drops blue food coloring
Instructions
- Craft a decorative rim by gently coating the glass edge with corn syrup, then delicately press into shredded coconut, creating an elegant frosty border.
- Fill blender with crushed ice, ensuring a chilled foundation for the tropical mixture.
- Pour pineapple juice and cream of coconut into the blender, combining ingredients with precision.
- Introduce a few drops of blue food coloring to achieve a mesmerizing winter-inspired hue.
- Activate blender and pulse until ingredients transform into a smooth, velvety consistency with no visible ice chunks.
- Evaluate the color intensity, adding additional food coloring drops if a deeper azure shade is desired.
- Carefully transfer the icy concoction into the coconut-rimmed glasses, maintaining the pristine rim decoration.
- Serve immediately to preserve the mocktail’s refreshing temperature and smooth texture, inviting guests to enjoy this frosty beverage.
Notes
- Rim Coating Technique: Dip the glass edge in corn syrup first, then roll in coconut for a perfect, even coverage that sticks beautifully.
- Blending Precision: Use crushed ice for smoother texture and ensure all ingredients are well-chilled to maintain the frosty consistency.
- Color Control: Start with a small amount of blue food coloring and gradually add more to achieve the desired icy blue shade without overwhelming the drink’s flavor.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Swap cream of coconut with coconut milk or a non-dairy alternative to make the mocktail suitable for vegan or lactose-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg