Description
Sweet tropical paradise meets cocktail adventure in this boozy frozen baja blast, blending zesty lime and blue mountain rum for an electrifying island-inspired libation. Refreshing Caribbean flavors cool summer heat with one smooth, spirited sip you’ll instantly crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (60 ml) tequila (silver or blanco)
- 1 ounce (30 ml) triple sec
Mixers and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) Mountain Dew Baja Blast (or regular Mountain Dew with a splash of blue curacao)
- 1 ounce (30 ml) lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup (240 ml) ice
Garnishes:
- Lime wedges
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Chill a blender by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes to create an extra frosty cocktail environment.
- Add Mountain Dew Baja Blast, crushed ice, premium tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice into the cold blender.
- Pulse the mixture initially to break down larger ice chunks, then blend continuously until a uniform, velvety smooth texture emerges.
- Evaluate the drink’s flavor profile, carefully adjusting with additional citrus notes or tequila to balance the overall taste.
- Select chilled glasses that complement the vibrant blue-green beverage.
- Pour the slushy concoction into prepared glasses with precision, ensuring an even distribution.
- Embellish each glass with a zesty lime wedge and a vibrant maraschino cherry for a pop of color and additional flavor dimension.
- Serve the frozen cocktail immediately to maintain its ideal slushy consistency and refreshing temperature.
- Recommend enjoying responsibly and savoring the tropical-inspired beverage while it’s at peak coldness.
Notes
- Swap out tequila for a non-alcoholic version by using coconut water or additional Mountain Dew for a family-friendly mocktail.
- Freeze Mountain Dew Baja Blast in ice cube trays beforehand to intensify the flavor and prevent dilution of the drink.
- Use a high-powered blender to achieve the smoothest, most consistent slushy texture without ice chunks.
- Chill glasses in the freezer before serving to keep the drink frosty and create a stunning frosted look.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg