{"id":7047,"date":"2023-06-02T03:19:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T07:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=7047"},"modified":"2026-02-23T07:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:04:58","slug":"freezer-door-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/plan\/freezer-door-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Freezer Door Cocktails and How Do You Make Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you love effortless entertaining ideas, you might have heard of <\/span>freezer door cocktails<\/span> by now. We’re loving this spin on classic <\/span>batched cocktails<\/span> for summer, the holidays, and other times of the year when gatherings are plentiful. Because let’s be honest, hosting friends and family is a lot less overwhelming when you have a fun, ready-to-clink option hiding out in the freezer door. So, let’s take a look at this viral TikTok trend and how you can do it (even better) at home.<\/span> x<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a freezer door cocktail? <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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If the term is brand-new to you, a <\/span>freezer door cocktail<\/span> is an all-in-one pre-mixed drink that is mixed right in the liquor bottle. The great thing about this method of <\/span>batching cocktails<\/span> is that it can be whipped up ahead of time and left in the freezer until your guests arrive. You should be able to pour six to eight servings of your favorite cocktail from one bottle, which makes it ideal for <\/span>party drinks<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This genius idea has kind of been free-floating in the food and drinks scene since the early 2000s, but has really made a splash on TikTok lately thanks to the now-viral how-to videos of <\/span>J.M. Hirsch<\/span>, who posts under the handle of @177milkstreet.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read next<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>25 Creative Cocktail Party Menu Ideas to Serve at Your Next Gathering<\/a><\/p>\n

The key to making perfect freezer door cocktails <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Before you try your hand at freezer door cocktails recipes for your next <\/span>outdoor cocktail party<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>surprise birthday party<\/span><\/a>, there are a few things you need to bear in mind.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Similar to the scientific precision involved in baking, achieving the perfect chilled state for mixed drinks in the freezer requires a thoughtful approach. According to Hirsch, it’s crucial to find the delicate equilibrium between preventing freezing and maintaining a refreshing chill.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most liquors, like <\/span>vodka<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>gin<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>tequila<\/span><\/a>, tend to freeze at approximately -16\u00b0F (-9\u00b0C). However, when incorporating sweeteners or watery elements like juice, the freezing point is elevated, inching closer to the common 0\u00b0F (-18\u00b0C) setting of home freezers. Striking that balance becomes essential to avoid the undesirable outcome of a frozen or slushy cocktail.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few more tips from The Mixer team: <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n