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The frozen Aperol spritz at Sixty Vines, available this summer.
Sixty Vines

The 11 Best Boozy Frozen Cocktails in Dallas

Ice-cold cocktails to cool down in this oppressive summer heat

by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn
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The frozen Aperol spritz at Sixty Vines, available this summer.
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by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn

It’s been a long, hot summer in Texas. One of the most ideal ways to chill out is a frozen drink, especially if it’s been spiked with a shot or two of booze. After living through all this, it’s time to treat yo’ self.

But where does one find the city’s best frozen cocktails? Far less ubiquitous than the average margarita, these festive, frozen concoctions will satisfy during even the hottest days of triple-digit heat.

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Tacodeli

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Keep it affordable and refreshing with a frozen margarita with a swirl of melon agua fresca, available at all Tacodeli locations. Made with fresh cantaloupe, this special agua fresca can be added for an extra $1 through October 16.

8031 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 206-8980
(214) 206-8980

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Muchacho

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Drop in to this North Dallas restaurant for a prickly pear margarita. Order it’s signature option, the El Muchacho, frozen — that comes with grand mariner and a sangria swirl. Ask them to make it prickly pear for $2 more (mango is also an option).

4011 Villanova St, Dallas, TX 75225
(469) 513-2944
(469) 513-2944

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Marianos Hacienda Ranch

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The frozen margarita was literally invented at this Dallas Tex-Mex stalwart, which means that it’s a must for locals and tourists alike. The original here is perfectly drinkable, with a strong punch of lime and plenty of tequila.

6300 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 691-3888
(214) 691-3888

Rye

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There are frosés and then there’s what Rye is doing. This spot’s turn on it, the Frozé, is a full cocktail with mezcal, strawberry, coconut, and pineapple — so the sweet and tropical vibes are in full effect.

1920 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 803-3391
(972) 803-3391

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The Quarter Bar

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Looking for a no-frills frozen beverage? Belly up to the bar at The Quarter for boozy frozen strawberry lemonade or a watermelon basil frozen margarita, which has summer written all over it.

3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX
(214) 754-0106
(214) 754-0106

Tequila Social

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This new hot spot on the Katy Trail has frozen margs, of course, but the depth of varieties of tequila is what sets it apart from the rest of the pack. Visit during happy hour, which runs Mondays through Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m. for $6 margaritas, plus $6 bites and $5 tacos. Now that’s a deal.

3100 McKinnon St Suite G100, Dallas, TX 75201
(945) 910-9728
(945) 910-9728

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Sixty Vines

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Land a lips first in a frozen Aperol spritz at Sixty Vines in Uptown or Plano. It’s made with Sesenta Cava (a carbon neutral sparkly), orange juice, and a splash of club soda — plus Aperol, of course.

500 Crescent Ct Suite 160, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 814-8463
(214) 814-8463

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Thunderbird Station

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Nostalgic cocktails are the name of the game at this Deep Ellum bar, and the Peel Out will definitely evoke memories of an orange sherbet Push Pop. Order it at the bar, or grab a take-out pouch to go for a potently boozy way to cool off.

3400 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 496-2655
(469) 496-2655

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Rodeo Bar

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Whiskey anyone? Rodeo Bar in the Adolphus Hotel has a frozen whiskey sour that’ll put hair on your chest. Pairs well with it’s blue plate specials or foot long hot dog for summer.

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 651-3559
(214) 651-3559

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Beto & Son

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At Beto and Son in Trinity Groves, guests can belly up to chef Julian’s Tableside Nitro Alchemy Bar and watch as either a liquid nitrogen margarita, frosé, or pina colada is made right before their eyes. Each is topped off with the restaurant’s signature encapsulated fruit pearls for an extra pop of juicy flavor.

3011 Gulden Ln #108, Dallas, TX 75212
(469) 249-8590
(469) 249-8590

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Daiquiris To Go

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Swing by this Downtown-adjacent drive-thru and pick up one of nine frozen drinks mixed with a shot or two (or hell, go for a gallon) of rum. Then, try to be mature about cocktail names, like Suck Me Dry and Pink Panties.

543 S Riverfront Blvd, Dallas, TX
(214) 741-0600
(214) 741-0600

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Tacodeli

8031 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

Keep it affordable and refreshing with a frozen margarita with a swirl of melon agua fresca, available at all Tacodeli locations. Made with fresh cantaloupe, this special agua fresca can be added for an extra $1 through October 16.

8031 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 206-8980
(214) 206-8980

Muchacho

4011 Villanova St, Dallas, TX 75225

Drop in to this North Dallas restaurant for a prickly pear margarita. Order it’s signature option, the El Muchacho, frozen — that comes with grand mariner and a sangria swirl. Ask them to make it prickly pear for $2 more (mango is also an option).

4011 Villanova St, Dallas, TX 75225
(469) 513-2944
(469) 513-2944

Marianos Hacienda Ranch

6300 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231

The frozen margarita was literally invented at this Dallas Tex-Mex stalwart, which means that it’s a must for locals and tourists alike. The original here is perfectly drinkable, with a strong punch of lime and plenty of tequila.

6300 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 691-3888
(214) 691-3888

Rye

1920 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

There are frosés and then there’s what Rye is doing. This spot’s turn on it, the Frozé, is a full cocktail with mezcal, strawberry, coconut, and pineapple — so the sweet and tropical vibes are in full effect.

1920 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 803-3391
(972) 803-3391

The Quarter Bar

3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX

Looking for a no-frills frozen beverage? Belly up to the bar at The Quarter for boozy frozen strawberry lemonade or a watermelon basil frozen margarita, which has summer written all over it.

3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX
(214) 754-0106
(214) 754-0106

Tequila Social

3100 McKinnon St Suite G100, Dallas, TX 75201

This new hot spot on the Katy Trail has frozen margs, of course, but the depth of varieties of tequila is what sets it apart from the rest of the pack. Visit during happy hour, which runs Mondays through Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m. for $6 margaritas, plus $6 bites and $5 tacos. Now that’s a deal.

3100 McKinnon St Suite G100, Dallas, TX 75201
(945) 910-9728
(945) 910-9728

Sixty Vines

500 Crescent Ct Suite 160, Dallas, TX 75201

Land a lips first in a frozen Aperol spritz at Sixty Vines in Uptown or Plano. It’s made with Sesenta Cava (a carbon neutral sparkly), orange juice, and a splash of club soda — plus Aperol, of course.

500 Crescent Ct Suite 160, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 814-8463
(214) 814-8463

Thunderbird Station

3400 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226

Nostalgic cocktails are the name of the game at this Deep Ellum bar, and the Peel Out will definitely evoke memories of an orange sherbet Push Pop. Order it at the bar, or grab a take-out pouch to go for a potently boozy way to cool off.

3400 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 496-2655
(469) 496-2655

Rodeo Bar

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202

Whiskey anyone? Rodeo Bar in the Adolphus Hotel has a frozen whiskey sour that’ll put hair on your chest. Pairs well with it’s blue plate specials or foot long hot dog for summer.

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 651-3559
(214) 651-3559

Beto & Son

3011 Gulden Ln #108, Dallas, TX 75212

At Beto and Son in Trinity Groves, guests can belly up to chef Julian’s Tableside Nitro Alchemy Bar and watch as either a liquid nitrogen margarita, frosé, or pina colada is made right before their eyes. Each is topped off with the restaurant’s signature encapsulated fruit pearls for an extra pop of juicy flavor.

3011 Gulden Ln #108, Dallas, TX 75212
(469) 249-8590
(469) 249-8590

Daiquiris To Go

543 S Riverfront Blvd, Dallas, TX

Swing by this Downtown-adjacent drive-thru and pick up one of nine frozen drinks mixed with a shot or two (or hell, go for a gallon) of rum. Then, try to be mature about cocktail names, like Suck Me Dry and Pink Panties.

543 S Riverfront Blvd, Dallas, TX
(214) 741-0600
(214) 741-0600

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