Frosty drink favorites that make for the perfect summer cooldown
SRQ Magazine | July 2025
By Kate Wight
In Restaurants
Is there anything more iconically Florida than savoring a frozen cocktail under the blazing summer sun? When the heat is at its peak and the humidity clings like a second skin, there’s no better way to cool down than with a frosty, flavor-packed drink in hand. Whether it’s a tropical twist on a classic or a creative new concoction these frozen delights are the ultimate way to chill out.
Invented by Harry Yee in 1957, the Blue Hawaii cocktail has plenty of panache thanks to its vivid blue hue and retro appeal. “People just love that drink,” says Taylor Escobar, marketing coordinator at Oysters Rock Hospitality. “It’s like tropical vibes in a glass.” Made with Don Q Coconut Rum, pineapple juice, housemade pina colada mix, and the blue curacao that gives it its signature color, the Blue Hawaiian at Anna Maria Oyster Bar is reminiscent of a pina colada, with lots of coconut flavor balanced by bright citrus notes.
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