If you’re looking for the perfect holiday drink, these Jack Frost Shots are exactly what you need! Ideal for holiday parties (or any time of year!), this creamy coconut and fruit juice-filled shot, with its bright blue color, will practically transport you to a tropical island.
Ingredients
All you need is a quick trip to the grocery store and the liquor store for the simple ingredients to make this winter cocktail.
- Pineapple Juice – Find your favorite store-bought brand to use for this shot.
- Vodka – Any vodka that you prefer will work well.
- Blue Curaçao Liqueur – This adds an extra punch of citrus to the drink and gives it its icy blue color.
- Cream De Coconut (Coconut Cream) – Cream of coconut gives the shot a rich consistency and a little more tropical flair.
- Vanilla Frosting – Rimming the glass with frosting will help the sugar to adhere.
- White Or Clear Sanding Sugar – Either of these will give the shot a sparkly garnish.
Variations on Jack Frost Shots
There are plenty of ways to switch up this easy recipe for a Jack Frost Drink. Here are a few ideas.
- Liquor – Swap out the vodka for light rum, white rum, or spiced rum for an even more tropical vibe or add peppermint Schnapps for a minty take.
- Citrus – Replace some or all of the pineapple juice with orange juice.
- Frozen – Blend the ingredients with ice for a slushie-style shot.
- Full Drink – Make it a full-size drink and serve it in a martini glass.
- Rim of the Glass – Try trading out the sugar for shredded coconut rims.
- Sweetness – For a sweeter drink, add simple syrup.
- Garnish – Try using an alcohol-infused whipped cream to top the shot.
How to Make a Jack Frost Shot
Get ready for the easiest holiday shot ever! You can shake up these shots in nearly no time!
- Prep the glasses. Transfer the frosting to a small bowl or shallow plate and the sugar to another. Press the tops of the shot glasses into the frosting — you’ll want a thick layer on the rim of your glass. Then press it into the sugar.
- Make the drink. Pour the pineapple juice, Blue Curacao, and cream de coconut into a shaker with ice cubes. Place the top on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
- Pour. Strain the drink into the shot glasses and add a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Storage
These Jack Frost shots are best made fresh and served immediately. But if you do have leftovers, you can store them.
How to Store Leftover Jack Frost Shots
Store any leftover cocktails in the refrigerator in an airtight container or mason jar for up to one day.
Common Questions about Jack Frost Shots
Rum and vodka are great choices but you can also try tequila.
Coconut can complement whiskey. You might want to try a splash of coconut water or coconut milk with whiskey or you can try cream de coconut.
Bartenders often use juice or water to rim glasses but you can get creative and use frosting, like this recipe, or even honey or maple syrup.
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Jack Frost Shots
Equipment
Ingredients
Jack Frost Cocktail:
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce Blue Curacao
- 1 ounce cream de coconut (coconut cream)
Shot Glass:
- 1/3 cup vanilla frosting
- 1/3 cup white or clear sanding sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the shot glasses by placing the frosting into a small bowl and rimmed the edes about 1/2 inch down.
- Place the sprinkles into a different bowl and press the frosted edges into the sprinkles. Set aside until ready to serve.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the pineapple juice, vodka, Blue Curacao and cream de coconut. Add a heaping cup of ice, fit with the top and shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Using the strainer, pour into prepared or plain shot glasses. Top with the whipped cream.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
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