Summer is frozen drink season (sorry, we don’t make the rules). Even though we tapped the Naked & Famous as our 2025 drink of the summer, we still save plenty of room for a frozen cocktail—especially at peak temperatures.

There’s already a lot of science and technique that goes into making a cocktail. Adding in the frozen element requires even more precision. If you get the ratios wrong, reach for the wrong ingredients, or mess up your blender settings, you can end up with a drink that’s watery or lumpy.

To avoid a frozen drink flop, there are a few tips to keep in mind. Bartenders Camille and Cody Goldstein of Muddling Memories share all of the dos and don’ts you should remember when blending a frozen cocktail. If you keep these tricks in mind, you can sip on refreshing drinks all summer long.

delish!