10 Best Freezer Door Cocktails: Crafting Cool Concoctions
Last Updated on November 27, 2023 by Lydia Martin
I’ve always been fascinated by the creativity and simplicity of freezer door cocktails. These are the kind of drinks you can whip up using ingredients from your freezer door but provide a viscous mouthfeel.
Besides, these cocktails are perfect for impromptu gatherings or when you need a quick, refreshing drink. So, let me share some of my favorite freezer-door cocktail recipes with you!
Top 10 Freezer Door Cocktail Recipes To Try
1. Freezer Door Daiquiri
The Daiquiri is a perfect blend of rum, lime juice, and sugar. This freezer variation brings out the rum’s smoothness and the lime’s zesty flavor.
“One of the aspects I love about freezer cocktails is their adaptability. It’s a great way to experiment and gain a better understanding of balance in cocktails.” – Tyson Buhler, Director of Food & Beverage
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 2oz of a bottle of Rum
- 1oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5oz Simple syrup
Instructions: Shake rum, lime juice, and simple syrup with icicles. Pour into a chilled glass.
Serving: 1
Star Rating: ★★★★★
2. Freezer Door Margarita
An all-time favorite, this Margarita recipe is a tangy and sweet combination of tequila, lime, and triple sec, served with a salted rim for an extra kick.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 2oz of a bottle of tequila
- 1oz Fresh lime juice
- 1oz Triple sec
- Salt
Instructions: Shake liquor, lime juice, and triple sec with icicles. Pour into the sugar-rimmed glassware.
Serving: 1
Star Rating: ★★★★★
3. Freezer Door Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is a timeless cocktail suitable for sipping. This freezer cocktail version enhances the rich bourbon flavor with a hint of sweetness and bitters.
Prep Time: 7 mins
Total Time: 7 mins
Ingredients:
- 2oz bourbon whiskey
- 1-sugar cube
- Half teaspoon Angostura bitters (or any orange bitters)
- Lemon twist
Instructions: Muddle the sugar and bitters in a glass. Add the liquor and icicle. Stir gently and top with the twist to serve.
Serving: 1
Star Rating: ★★★★★
4. Freezer Door Espresso Martini
This delightful cocktail is perfect for those who love a caffeine kick with their drink. So, better make batched cocktails now for your next gathering!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 2oz of a bottle of Beluga Noble
- 1oz Cold espresso (pre-mixed instant espresso powder and water)
- 0.5oz Coffee liqueur
Instructions: Combine all the ingredients with ice and pour into a chilled glass to serve.
Serving: 1
Star Rating: ★★★★★
5. Freezer Door Vesper Martini
A classic with a twist, the Vesper Martini is a sophisticated blend served cold straight from the freezer.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
Instructions: Mix all components in a shaker with icicles. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass, then serve.
Serving: 1
Star Rating: ★★★★☆
6. Freezer Door Flame of Love
This elegant freezer-door cocktail combines chilled vodka and sherry with a flamed orange peel to create a unique and aromatic drink experience.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 2oz of a bottle of Grey Goose
- Sherry
- Orange twist
Instructions: Rinse a chilled glassware with sherry. Discard excess. Mix Grey Goose over icicles and pour into the glassware. Flame the twist over the drink.
Serving: 1
Star Rating: ★★★★☆
7. Freezer Door Martini
A classic Martini is a testament to simplicity and elegance. But this freezer-door cocktail highlights gin and vermouths’ crisp, clean flavors.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 2.5oz Frozen Plymouth
- 0.5oz Dry vermouth
- Olive
Instructions: Mix Plymouth and Vermouth with icicles. Pour into a chilled glassware. Garnish with an olive.
Serving: 1
Star Rating: ★★★★☆
8. Freezer Door Turin & Tonka
This unique cocktail recipe features Amaro and Tonka bean syrup, creating a complex flavor profile with a citrus bite from the lemon juice.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 2-ounce Chilled Michter’s Rye
- 1-ounce Tonka bean syrup
- 0.5-ounce Grand Marnier
- half to 1tsp Angostura Bitters
Instructions: Shake all the ingredients except the bitters with ice. Combine the pre-batched cocktail [1] mixture and the bitters in a mixing glass to serve. Pour on a chilled coupe over icicles.
Serving: 1
Star Rating: ★★★★☆
9. Freezer Door Negroni
The Negroni is a bold and bitter cocktail made with equal parts Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth, delivering a perfect balance of flavors.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 1oz of a bottle of Sipsmith London Dry
- 1oz Orange bitters
- 1oz Sweet vermouth
Instructions: Using a measuring cup, measure the ingredients carefully. Afterward, combine all the ingredients with ice. Strain and pour the cocktail into an ice-filled glass.
Serving: 1
Star Rating: ★★★★☆
10. Freezer Door Dirty Martini
For those who like more room for character, this freezing cocktail recipe combines the vodka’s smoothness with the savory taste of olive brine.
“Impromptu gatherings shine with freezer cocktail delights.” – Liquor Laboratory
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 2oz of a bottle of Absolut
- 1oz Chilled olive brine
- Olives, garnish
Instructions: Blend Absolut and olive brine with icicles. Pour into a chilled glassware and garnish with olives.
Serving: 1
Star Rating: ★★★☆☆
Did You Know? Most liquors, like gin and tequila, freeze around -16°F [2]. But, adding elements like sweeteners or juices raises their freezing point, nearing the standard -18°C (0°F) of household freezers.
Note: The star rating was determined during a blind taste based on every cocktail’s flavor balance, aroma, smoothness, ingredients quality, and ABV.
FAQs
What are freezer door cocktails?
Freezer-door cocktails are delightful mixed drinks made with ingredients typically found in bar/home freezers, like freezing-solid spirits, chilled-base spirit mixers, and ice.
They’re usually party cocktails that are easy to make, even for a larger batch.
What cocktails can you keep in the freezer?
You can freeze spirit-forward cocktails with high alcohol content like Martinis, negronis, and old-fashioneds, which can be kept in the home or bar freezer.
These cocktails don’t freeze solid due to the alcohol and are ready to serve ice-cold, sometimes straight from the liquor bottle.
In Summary
Freezer door cocktails are a fantastic way to enjoy a quick, refreshing drink, perfect for hosting friends, family, and other guests.
From the sophistication of a Vesper Martini to the pouring boldness of a Negroni, these cocktail recipes deliver something for every taste.
The best part? They’re made with ingredients right from your home or bar freezer, making them perfect for any impromptu occasion!
References:
- https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a34745803/pre-batched-cocktail-ratio-trick/
- https://www.insider.com/should-you-keep-alcohol-in-the-fridge-2019-2
