From tropical slushies to caffeinated classics spun with ice, the frozen cocktail is a summer mascot in Atlanta. Whether you are sipping on a patio or tucked into an air-conditioned bar, here are 11cocktails where ice is an essential ingredient.
1. Frozen Piña Colada at Topgolf
If you like piña coladas and hitting balls on the range, head to Topgolffor a beach classic that’s even better when served in frozen form. TheMalibu coconut rum, pineapple and coconut flavorscan be enhanced by adding a fruit swirl of your choosing — strawberry, blackberry, mango or watermelon. Three Atlanta-area locations in Alpharetta, Buford and west Midtown are here to serve you.
Multiple locations. topgolf.com
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2. Hurricane at Gene’s
A rotating list of frozen cocktails keepsthings cool at Gene’s in Eastlake. A standout you can always order is the tropical and boozy hurricane, layered with rum, pineapple juice, passion fruit juice and cherry liqueur, and whizzed into a brain-freezing-cold slush topped with a wedge of pineapple.
2371 Hosea L. Williams Drive SE, Atlanta. 404-975-3495, genesgenesgenes.com
3. Orange creamsicle at Smiley’s Burger Club
The spin machines at Smiley’s in Decatur flow with nostalgia. Like a liquid version of a frozen treat on a stick, the orange creamsicle is built with orange soda, a condensed milk drizzle, whipped cream and a flurry of rainbow sprinkles on top. Add your choice of liquor to make it boozy. The addition of local Murrell’s Row gin makes me smile the most…