This Strawberry Cocktail is a quick and simple blended drink made with ice cream, fresh strawberries, vanilla vodka and creme de cacao. It is perfect for the summer season as a refreshing dessert beverage.
Serve at girls nights, pool parties, BBQs, and bridals showers; or blend it up as a tasty treat for yourself on a hot summer evening.
Blended cocktails come in all forms from the well known margarita and daiquiri, to champagne sherbet floats and boozy milkshakes like this one. However you enjoy a chilled cocktail there is no denying the special place they hold as delicious dessert drinks.
How do you make a blended Strawberry Cocktail?
Blended drinks are fun, versatile and refreshing. They are easy to make in a variety of ways to suite your personal preferences and change up ingredients.
Start with a cold element, either ice cream, ice cubes, or frozen fruit. This will give your drink a thick and creamy consistency. Slowly add your chilled liquids, either water, juice, or milk. Be careful not to add too much too fast. If you need to adjust your drink texture and consistency it is easier to add additional liquid rather than more bulky ingredients to your blender.
Blend everything up until it is smooth, thick and creamy. Top with whipped creams, drizzles of syrups, sliced fruits, or leave it plain. Don’t forget the straw! Make sure you use a wide smoothie straw that can handle the heavy frozen cocktail.
Can you use a blender for Cocktails?
A high powered blender is definitely needed for frozen, cream based drinks like this one. A professional grade blender is most recommended because the frozen ingredients and ice will require a lot of power. Make sure you don’t overfill your blender pitcher as that will stress and overheat the motor.
Blenders are not recommended for cocktails that are shaken or stirred. Blenders are not necessary for simple cocktails so only use them when you are preparing drinks like daiquiris, cocktail shakes, and margaritas.
What alcohols can be put in a blender?
When you are mixing up blended drinks like margaritas, daiquiris, or any other boozy cocktail be sure you are using a clear alcohol like gin, vodka, tequila etc…you want to avoid bourbons, whiskey, and dark rums because they have distinct flavors that will interfere with the flavors of your mixed cocktail.
Strawberry Vodka Cocktail Recipe
This delicious vodka strawberry cocktail is so light it tastes just like a strawberry shake. The vodka and crème de cacao are subtle, blending into a wonderfully delightful frozen cocktail, even the occasional drinker can enjoy.
In this recipe we use fresh strawberries, but if you are looking for the thickest possible shake use frozen strawberries. Frozen fruit will always thicken blended drinks, as well as adding a creamier element. Fresh fruits will give you a thinner consistency so it comes down to your preference.
Variations for the Strawberry Cocktail
If you are looking to play around with this simple drink, here are some of our favorite suggestions for you to try.
- Blend in or garnish with fresh mint
- Add coconut milk or syrup for a tropical spin
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup
- Top with summer sprinkles and a maraschino for an ‘ice cream float’ aesthetic
- Serve alongside shortcake or cheesecake for a ‘strawberry cake’ experience
- Blend with raspberries, peaches, or bananas for a deeper flavor profile
- Finish with a muddled strawberry sauce
- Use a difference ice cream like strawberry cheesecake or cookies and cream
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Fresh Strawberry Cocktail Milkshake Recipe
This strawberry cocktail is a quick and simple blender drink with ice cream, fresh strawberries, vanilla vodka and creme de cacao. It tastes like strawberry milkshake. Yummy and creamy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice
- 1 Cup (2 large scoops) vanilla ice cream
- 4 large fresh strawberries- washed and hulled
- 1 oz. vanilla vodka
- 1/2 oz. Creme de Cacao
Instructions
Prep:
- Chill the glass ahead 15 minutes
- wash and hull the strawberries
- Pull out your blender
Make the Blender Drink:
- Add all ingredients into the blender in order listed.
- Blend the drink together until smooth. (do not over mix or you will get a thin bubbly texture.)
- Pour the boozy strawberry shake into your chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Spray a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Add a fresh strawberry on the side of the glass.
- Serve with a straw.
Notes
This is an incredibly easy drink. Double the recipe easily and enjoy it with your friend. It is also a good choice for a dessert drink, summer cool down or romantic date night drink.
Virgin Version:
Replace the vanilla vodka with 2 tsp. vanilla extract, omit the creme de cacao. Double the ice cream, strawberries and milk. Now it's a fun virgin strawberry shake for your kids or friends.
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 396Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 58mgSodium 109mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 2gSugar 38gProtein 5g
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