Jun 26, 2026 | 7:02 pm
Austin staved off its brutal summer heat admirably this year, but locals know the end is nigh. How about a consolation cocktail? Bars and restaurants around town already know the ropes and have tons of frozen drinks to help folks stay cool.
You can find a simple frozen margarita almost anywhere in Austin, so this list focuses on local favorites and unique offerings. Some of the drinks below are non-alcoholic, and many can be augmented with floaters. Our favorites come in flights, so readers might want to grab a few friends and become the hero of the group chat.
Central Machine Works’ frozen drink machines are working overtime to deliver five distinct cocktails for visitors. At this popular East Austin beer hall, guests can enjoy a classic frozen margarita or mangonada, go for something trendy like the frozen espresso martini, or try something unique like the pistachio carajillo or the Tiger’s Blood (strawberry, watermelon, hibiscus, coconut, lime). Each cocktail has an optional floater for an extra kick of booze and flavor…