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Is there a better kind of drink than frozen right now?
Frozen drinks are a way of life in New Orleans, born out of necessity and over the years, elevated to an art form. These spots are serving spectacular drinks that do the trick and run the gamut, from fruity, spicy, creamy, and smooth — but all are frosty and boozy. Order one or several of these babies and life gets a little bit more chill, like a staycation in your mouth.
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Read MoreThe Backyard is a kid and dog-friendly outdoor space that radiates a summery, Sunday afternoon kind of vibe, complete with picnic tables, playground equipment, and cookout food. As such, its frozen drinks are on point — the frozen old-fashioned is smooth and strong, the frose is light and refreshing, margaritas are fresh and fruity, and the Bushwacker is sweet and satisfying.
Lakeview loves Cafe Navarre, a neighborhood spot for breakfast, great sandwiches, kid-friendly items, and awesome entree salads. More unexpected perhaps is the extensive frozen drinks menu to be enjoyed on the fun back patio, a list that includes watermelon frosé, wildberry mojito, bellini, “froscrew,” and a skinny pina colada — among others. A summer dream setting.
New Orleans entrepreneur Larry Morrow brought his signature touch to Bienville Street with Monday, the restaurant and bar he opened with his mother, chef Lenora Chong, in 2022. In addition to satisfying Louisana dishes like crawfish etouffee and whole fried snapper, many of which incorporates Korean flavors, the frozen drinks are delicious (and just $5 during happy hour). Better yet, try a frozen margarita flight, which might include blueberry, mango, strawberry, and lime.
Bevi Seafood’s location on Carrollton Avenue is typically bustling, a top locals destination for boiled crawfish during the season. But, Bevi also makes excellent fresh fruit frozen drinks that change daily, including seasonal daiquiris like the beloved frozen eggnog daiquiri during the season. There’s even a new drive-thru.
There’s always a version of a frozen margarita along with a weekly frigid special at Galaxie Tacos, the cool taco joint in Bywater in a former gas station setting. Order from a wide array of tequilas and Mezcal incorporated into interesting cocktails, for takeout or on the huge front outdoor dining space. Keep an eye out for specials like a frozen mango daiquiri, frozen hibiscus beet punch, pineapple ginger margaritas, and more.
A classic, slightly grungy Ninth Ward neighborhood dive, Bud Rips surprises with two elevated frozen drinks when the heat hits: A frozen whiskey sour, infused with refreshing passionfruit and topped with a red wine floater, and a slightly spicy, refreshing green drink, made with mezcal, cucumbers, and jalapeno. The frozen machine has been up and running consistently for some time now, but if it happens to be broken when you visit, don’t fret — Sneaky Pickle across the street, or the Joint a few blocks downriver will have you covered.
The dreamy frozen drink changes often at Sneaky Pickle, Bywater’s neighborhood destination for thoughtful food and expert cocktails. Here you can expect something a bit different from the norm; there’s usually an infusion of aperitif or another bitter flavor that adds new dimension. For instance, a Last Waltz is made with gin, Luxardo Maraschino, grapefruit, absinthe, and lime. It excels at the classics, too — the frozen Hurricane is one of the best you’ll try.
The classic R Bar offers a dimly lit respite from Frenchmen Street crowds, reasonable prices, pool tables, and locals drinking boilermakers. It also serves at least two amazing frozen drinks at a time — the frozen pineapple mojito is a staple, but the frozen agave gardens is next level, made with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, cucumber juice, lemon Juice, jalapeno juice, and agave syrup.
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Perhaps it’s an easily overlooked fact at this famed barbecue destination, but the frozen drinks at the Joint are great, too. They’re called daiquiris, but in New Orleans that doesn’t mean they are made with rum, so don’t be a pedant. There are two frozen daiquiris on offer every day, and they switch out daily but include flavors like blueberry mint mojito, passionfruit margarita, vodka pink lemonade, gin limeade, etc.
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Love this French Quarter ode to Havana’s El Floridita bar, with its creative cocktail list — the best guava daiquiri on the planet and fantastic frozen libations. One of Manolito’s best signature cocktails is the Jazz Daiquiri — made with Jamaican rum, lime, agave nectar, Creme de Cacao, and coffee beans, said to be popular among musicians in Cuba in the 1960s and New Orleanians in the summer of 2021.
Usually at the end of July, the French Quarter is overrun by bartenders, liquor brand ambassadors, and industry types in town for Tales of the Cocktail. The frozen Irish coffee at Erin Rose might as well be Tales’ official drink — so many attendees line up multiple times a day for the cooling pour. This many years later it’s still the best and most beloved.
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One of New Orleans’s preeminent bars and a leader in the national cocktail scene, it’s no surprise this famed French Quarter gathering spot for frozen drink aficionados. Try a Banshee, made with coconut milk and a fresh banana blended with lime, dark Jamaican rum, and Aztec bitters; or a seasonal special like the Papaya Papi, a frosty papaya drink made with lemon and Falernum and a trio of rums.
Bourrée, the sister restaurant of Boucherie, does daiquiris right — made fresh daily with seasonal ingredients. There’s always a special, but the frozen gin and tonic is usually on the menu, an upgrade to the traditional G&T that is pure brilliance. Transform your next family meal with some to go — they’re available from 12 ounces to a full gallon of goodness.
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Daiquiri Paradise started with this original spot in Chalmette, now also in Harvey and a new shop in Metairie. The recipes haven’t strayed since 1989 — the strawberry is made with real strawberries and rum, and the pina colada is a dreamy blend of cream of coconut, vanilla ice cream milk, pineapple juice, 151, and white rums. Order them both — that’s a strawberry colada — for the best of both worlds.
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There are more than 70 locations in the U.S. of this franchised daiquiri shop, but it all started here in New Orleans and one of the busiest (usually) spots is on Bourbon Street. Ok, the slushies have gobs of sugar, but New Orleans Original Daiquiris’ frozen margarita conjures up a thirsty day at Jazzfest — and who doesn’t want to think about that?
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Order one glass or one gallon of the Butcher ’Cane at Cochon Butcher, an absolutely scrumptious frozen delight made from Don Q Cristal, 151 & Oak Aged Spiced Rums, fresh passionfruit, Aperol, and Angostura bitters, and garnished with real deal Luxardo cherries.
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Kindred is among New Orleans’s very best vegan restaurants, a warm welcoming spot for meatless comfort food. Look out for seasonal options, like a (vegan) eggnog daiquiri or pumpkin spice frozen Irish coffee daiquiri, or more summery options, like a frozen mojito or frozen hibiscus sangria.
Don’t be fooled by Avenue Pub’s vast beer selection — this place is also a destination for bourbon, whiskey, and rye, as well as frozen drinks when the season’s right. Expect classics like a frozen Irish coffee made with Tullamore Dew as well as creative, unexpected concoctions like a Honey Hound, made with honeysuckle vodka, grapefruit, lime, and Aperol.
Off stop 24 on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar route is tourist favorite and longtime Mardi Gras destination Superior Seafood, renowned for its oyster happy hour from 4 to 6:30 p.m. daily. It’s also known for its frozen drinks — the favorite being the frozen French 75. The others rotate, but are always refreshing to the max, and during happy hour, large frozen drinks go for the price of a small.
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Barracuda, the taco stand and margarita garden on Tchoup, makes kickin’ agua fresca, margaritas, palomas, and more — all available by the jug for takeout. And while they don’t do frozen margaritas, they do have mangonada freezies, made with Lunazul tequila and homemade chamoy, and occasional specials, like a frozen mai-tai or hibiscus honeysuckle cosmo.
The Backyard is a kid and dog-friendly outdoor space that radiates a summery, Sunday afternoon kind of vibe, complete with picnic tables, playground equipment, and cookout food. As such, its frozen drinks are on point — the frozen old-fashioned is smooth and strong, the frose is light and refreshing, margaritas are fresh and fruity, and the Bushwacker is sweet and satisfying.
Lakeview loves Cafe Navarre, a neighborhood spot for breakfast, great sandwiches, kid-friendly items, and awesome entree salads. More unexpected perhaps is the extensive frozen drinks menu to be enjoyed on the fun back patio, a list that includes watermelon frosé, wildberry mojito, bellini, “froscrew,” and a skinny pina colada — among others. A summer dream setting.
New Orleans entrepreneur Larry Morrow brought his signature touch to Bienville Street with Monday, the restaurant and bar he opened with his mother, chef Lenora Chong, in 2022. In addition to satisfying Louisana dishes like crawfish etouffee and whole fried snapper, many of which incorporates Korean flavors, the frozen drinks are delicious (and just $5 during happy hour). Better yet, try a frozen margarita flight, which might include blueberry, mango, strawberry, and lime.
Bevi Seafood’s location on Carrollton Avenue is typically bustling, a top locals destination for boiled crawfish during the season. But, Bevi also makes excellent fresh fruit frozen drinks that change daily, including seasonal daiquiris like the beloved frozen eggnog daiquiri during the season. There’s even a new drive-thru.
There’s always a version of a frozen margarita along with a weekly frigid special at Galaxie Tacos, the cool taco joint in Bywater in a former gas station setting. Order from a wide array of tequilas and Mezcal incorporated into interesting cocktails, for takeout or on the huge front outdoor dining space. Keep an eye out for specials like a frozen mango daiquiri, frozen hibiscus beet punch, pineapple ginger margaritas, and more.
A classic, slightly grungy Ninth Ward neighborhood dive, Bud Rips surprises with two elevated frozen drinks when the heat hits: A frozen whiskey sour, infused with refreshing passionfruit and topped with a red wine floater, and a slightly spicy, refreshing green drink, made with mezcal, cucumbers, and jalapeno. The frozen machine has been up and running consistently for some time now, but if it happens to be broken when you visit, don’t fret — Sneaky Pickle across the street, or the Joint a few blocks downriver will have you covered.
The dreamy frozen drink changes often at Sneaky Pickle, Bywater’s neighborhood destination for thoughtful food and expert cocktails. Here you can expect something a bit different from the norm; there’s usually an infusion of aperitif or another bitter flavor that adds new dimension. For instance, a Last Waltz is made with gin, Luxardo Maraschino, grapefruit, absinthe, and lime. It excels at the classics, too — the frozen Hurricane is one of the best you’ll try.
The classic R Bar offers a dimly lit respite from Frenchmen Street crowds, reasonable prices, pool tables, and locals drinking boilermakers. It also serves at least two amazing frozen drinks at a time — the frozen pineapple mojito is a staple, but the frozen agave gardens is next level, made with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, cucumber juice, lemon Juice, jalapeno juice, and agave syrup.
Perhaps it’s an easily overlooked fact at this famed barbecue destination, but the frozen drinks at the Joint are great, too. They’re called daiquiris, but in New Orleans that doesn’t mean they are made with rum, so don’t be a pedant. There are two frozen daiquiris on offer every day, and they switch out daily but include flavors like blueberry mint mojito, passionfruit margarita, vodka pink lemonade, gin limeade, etc.
Love this French Quarter ode to Havana’s El Floridita bar, with its creative cocktail list — the best guava daiquiri on the planet and fantastic frozen libations. One of Manolito’s best signature cocktails is the Jazz Daiquiri — made with Jamaican rum, lime, agave nectar, Creme de Cacao, and coffee beans, said to be popular among musicians in Cuba in the 1960s and New Orleanians in the summer of 2021.
Usually at the end of July, the French Quarter is overrun by bartenders, liquor brand ambassadors, and industry types in town for Tales of the Cocktail. The frozen Irish coffee at Erin Rose might as well be Tales’ official drink — so many attendees line up multiple times a day for the cooling pour. This many years later it’s still the best and most beloved.
One of New Orleans’s preeminent bars and a leader in the national cocktail scene, it’s no surprise this famed French Quarter gathering spot for frozen drink aficionados. Try a Banshee, made with coconut milk and a fresh banana blended with lime, dark Jamaican rum, and Aztec bitters; or a seasonal special like the Papaya Papi, a frosty papaya drink made with lemon and Falernum and a trio of rums.
Bourrée, the sister restaurant of Boucherie, does daiquiris right — made fresh daily with seasonal ingredients. There’s always a special, but the frozen gin and tonic is usually on the menu, an upgrade to the traditional G&T that is pure brilliance. Transform your next family meal with some to go — they’re available from 12 ounces to a full gallon of goodness.
Daiquiri Paradise started with this original spot in Chalmette, now also in Harvey and a new shop in Metairie. The recipes haven’t strayed since 1989 — the strawberry is made with real strawberries and rum, and the pina colada is a dreamy blend of cream of coconut, vanilla ice cream milk, pineapple juice, 151, and white rums. Order them both — that’s a strawberry colada — for the best of both worlds.
There are more than 70 locations in the U.S. of this franchised daiquiri shop, but it all started here in New Orleans and one of the busiest (usually) spots is on Bourbon Street. Ok, the slushies have gobs of sugar, but New Orleans Original Daiquiris’ frozen margarita conjures up a thirsty day at Jazzfest — and who doesn’t want to think about that?
Order one glass or one gallon of the Butcher ’Cane at Cochon Butcher, an absolutely scrumptious frozen delight made from Don Q Cristal, 151 & Oak Aged Spiced Rums, fresh passionfruit, Aperol, and Angostura bitters, and garnished with real deal Luxardo cherries.
Kindred is among New Orleans’s very best vegan restaurants, a warm welcoming spot for meatless comfort food. Look out for seasonal options, like a (vegan) eggnog daiquiri or pumpkin spice frozen Irish coffee daiquiri, or more summery options, like a frozen mojito or frozen hibiscus sangria.
Don’t be fooled by Avenue Pub’s vast beer selection — this place is also a destination for bourbon, whiskey, and rye, as well as frozen drinks when the season’s right. Expect classics like a frozen Irish coffee made with Tullamore Dew as well as creative, unexpected concoctions like a Honey Hound, made with honeysuckle vodka, grapefruit, lime, and Aperol.
Off stop 24 on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar route is tourist favorite and longtime Mardi Gras destination Superior Seafood, renowned for its oyster happy hour from 4 to 6:30 p.m. daily. It’s also known for its frozen drinks — the favorite being the frozen French 75. The others rotate, but are always refreshing to the max, and during happy hour, large frozen drinks go for the price of a small.
Barracuda, the taco stand and margarita garden on Tchoup, makes kickin’ agua fresca, margaritas, palomas, and more — all available by the jug for takeout. And while they don’t do frozen margaritas, they do have mangonada freezies, made with Lunazul tequila and homemade chamoy, and occasional specials, like a frozen mai-tai or hibiscus honeysuckle cosmo.
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