Overview: Multiple establishments across Northern Virginia are offering frozen cocktails to address the regional summer heat. The venues feature a variety of spirits including tequila, vodka, rum, and gin in frosty preparations.
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Big Buns serves a Dragon Fruit Adult Slushie made with Hornitos Plata tequila, dragon fruit syrup, and lemon juice at multiple locations. The venue also features a frozen vodka lemonade and plenty of boozy milkshakes this summer. Colada Shop offers a Piña Colada made with white rum, pineapple, coconut cream, and coconut milk in Arlington and Fairfax. Folklore serves a simple and refreshing frozen gin and tonic in Fredericksburg.
Hi-Tide Lounge at Vola Dockside Grill combines Cruzan single-barrel and light rums blended with cool honeydew, fragrant basil, and a touch of cinnamon and white pepper for the Kohala Lava Frozen in Alexandria. Palette 22 serves a frozen Orange Crush made with Pinnacle orange vodka, triple sec, and organic orange juice in Arlington. Royal’s offers a frozen Espresso Martini made with NewAmsterdam vodka, Kahlúa, cold brew coffee, and simple syrup in Alexandria.
Tacombi delivers a classic frozen margarita that is tart and tequila-forward at its Arlington location. Taqueria Xochi serves a Piña Chamoyada, which is a pineapple smoothie with chamoy tamarind candy topped with fresh diced pineapple and chamoy candy in Arlington. Guests can enjoy this frozen treat alcohol free or opt for a liquor float of their choice like rum or tequila.
Consumer Takeaway
These locations provide options ranging from tropical flavors to citrus-based frosty drinks across Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and Fredericksburg. The selections include specific spirits such as Hornitos Plata tequila, white rum, gin, Cruzan rums, Pinnacle orange vodka, NewAmsterdam vodka, and Don Q Cristal rum where applicable for the strawberry daiquiri option.
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