Overview: In the sweltering heat of Atlanta summers, there’s no better way to cool down than with a frosty cocktail. From tropical slushies to caffeinated classics, we’ve rounded up the top frozen drinks in town.
The Full Story
Around town, bars and restaurants are shaking (and stirring) things up with creative cocktails that incorporate ice into every sip. We talked to experts at Topgolf, Gene’s, Smiley’s Burger Club, The Third Door, Painted Pickle, Oliva Restaurant Group and your 3rd Spot to get the inside scoop on Atlanta’s best frozen drinks.
From classic margaritas with a slushy twist to boozy takes on traditional Persian cooling drinks, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top picks for frosty cocktails in Atlanta:
Production & Profile
The sweet and tart Frozen Pink Cadillac at Westside Motor Lounge is made with tequila, lime juice, strawberries and passion fruit for a tropical and boozy slushy margarita.
The Painted Pickle’s frozen John Daly transfusion cocktail layers vodka, Earl Grey tea, lemon juice, mint and bitters in a refreshing twist on the classic golf course drink.
Brand & Industry History
Around Atlanta for decades has been Topgolf. Located around three locations are multiple choices of flavors to try with their slushy pink Cadillac cocktail – strawberry blackberry mango or watermelon swirled in to enhance flavor, coconut rum pineapple and coconut is a beach classic.
What This Means
The frozen drink trend has come full circle, from traditional cocktails being reinvented as slushies back the 80s. As summer heats up around Atlanta, it will be fun for bars to experiment with innovative ingredients like passion fruit and arak in their signature drinks.
Consumer Takeaway
The next time you’re looking for a cool drink on a hot day in Atlanta, remember the Topgolf frozen pink Cadillac. Sweeten up your summer sipping game by trying one of these frosty cocktails at bars and restaurants around town!
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