When the summer sun turns up the heat, nothing hits the spot quite like a cold, refreshing blended cocktail—especially one packed with ripe, in-season fruit. Whether you’re lounging poolside, hosting a backyard barbecue, or just enjoying the long daylight hours, these vibrant drinks bring the sweet taste of summer straight to your glass.
At 3rd Street Beverage, we believe seasonal ingredients make the best cocktails. That’s why we’re spotlighting some of our favorite fresh fruit blended cocktails for summer. They’re easy to make, incredibly refreshing, and bursting with flavor. Here are a few standouts to try before the season slips away:
🍓 1. Strawberry Basil Frozen Daiquiri
Ingredients:
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2 oz white rum
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1 oz fresh lime juice
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1/2 oz simple syrup
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1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled)
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3–4 fresh basil leaves
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1 cup ice
Directions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Garnish with a basil sprig and a strawberry slice. The basil adds a touch of herbal brightness that pairs perfectly with peak-season strawberries.
🍑 2. Peach Bourbon Slush
Ingredients:
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2 ripe peaches (peeled and sliced)
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2 oz bourbon
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1/2 oz lemon juice
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1/2 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water)
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1 cup crushed ice
Directions:
Blend until smooth. Serve in a chilled glass and garnish with a peach slice or mint sprig. This Southern-inspired cocktail is rich, smooth, and wonderfully summery.
🍍 3. Pineapple Coconut Margarita
Ingredients:
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2 oz silver tequila
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1 oz coconut cream
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1 oz lime juice
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1/2 oz triple sec
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1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
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1 cup ice
Directions:
Blend until frothy and pour into a salted-rim glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge. It’s a tropical vacation in a glass.
🥭 4. Mango Chili Frozen Mojito
Ingredients:
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1 ripe mango (peeled and chopped)
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2 oz white rum
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1 oz lime juice
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1/2 oz agave syrup
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A few mint leaves
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Pinch of chili powder or a dash of chili-lime seasoning (like Tajín)
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1 cup ice
Directions:
Blend until smooth, then pour and top with a sprinkle of chili seasoning. It’s sweet, spicy, and everything summer should be.
🍉 5. Watermelon Vodka Frosé
Ingredients:
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1 cup frozen rosé wine (freeze in ice cube trays)
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1 cup seedless watermelon chunks
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1 oz vodka
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1/2 oz lemon juice
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1/2 oz simple syrup
Directions:
Blend everything until slushy. Serve in a wine glass with a small watermelon wedge on the rim. It’s light, boozy, and incredibly refreshing.
Tips for the Ultimate Summer Blended Cocktail:
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Use fresh, local fruit whenever possible—Oregon has an abundance of summer berries, peaches, and melons that elevate any drink.
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Chill your glasses in the freezer beforehand for extra frostiness.
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Add herbs like mint, basil, or thyme to give your cocktails extra complexity.
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Make it a mocktail by skipping the booze and adding coconut water, sparkling lemonade, or tonic instead.
Summer is short, but the memories you make with a frozen drink in hand will last. Stock up on premium spirits, mixers, and locally grown fruit at 3rd Street Beverage—your go-to destination in Central Oregon for everything you need to sip your way through the season.
Cheers to fruit, fun, and frozen cocktails!
