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Best Frozen Cocktails In DFW

In the middle of the Texas heat in DFW, where the city is known for patio and outdoor dining, a frozen cocktail is a great option. You're probably familiar with the frozen margarita, but cocktails have become much more unique recently. These bars have some of the most unique and best-tasting frozen cocktails in the DFW area and are great options for the summer months.

So & So's
3309 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 393-6473
www.soandsosdallas.comSo & So's is a friendly neighborhood bar that has a very laid-back feel to it that makes patrons feel comfortable coming in as they are. As So & So's states, it has a little something for everyone. The food offers a mix of fancier dishes and classic southern plates. If frozen cocktails are what you're looking for, it has two great options on the menu including The So & So made with tequila, fruit juice and Red Bull and the Southern Slush made with Absolut Texas, mango, lime and ginger beer.
The Quarter Bar
3301 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 754-4940
www.breadwinnerscafe.com/the-quarter-bar

The Quarter Bar is associated with Bread Winners, an upscale yet casual restaurant. The summer months are a great time to head to Quarter Bar because it serves up its famous booze pops. These are frozen alcoholic popsicles which are great for enjoying on the patio on a hot day. The flavors will often change slightly each year but they are all very popular. You can also get an adult cherry limeade and a frozen Jack and Coke.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
6030 Luther Lane, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 363-2337
www.hopdoddy.comHopdoddy was initially created to build a restaurant that displayed the perfect union between beer and burgers. At Hopdoddy, the employees strive to bring you the freshest ingredients and dishes created in-house. While the emphasis is on the craft beers and fresh burgers, it also has a great list of frozen drinks on the menu that will go great with the dishes served. The syrups for the cocktails are made in-house with fresh ingredients and juices are squeezed fresh daily. When looking for a classic, Hopdoddy offers a great frozen margarita that tastes extra fresh because there is no pre-made mix being used here. For something with a bit of a different twist, you might want to try the sangrita with freshly squeezed orange and lime juice, pomegranate grenadine and an Ancho chile salt rim.Related: Best Rum Cocktails In DFW
Twisted Root Burger Co.
5609 SMU Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 361-2910
www.twistedrootburgerco.comWhen most people think of a frozen drink, they think of juice and alcohol blended with ice. Twisted Root has created something different and delicious – the adult milkshake. The adult milkshake trend has been catching on more lately but Twisted Root was one of the first. The menu includes four different adult shake combinations or you can add a shot of alcohol to any of the custard shakes on the menu. The fried goods and juicy burgers are great with the shakes and they make a great ending to a good meal.
Truck Yard
5624 Sears St.
Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 500-0139
www.texastruckyard.comThe Truck Yard is a perfect Southern bar. It offers over 15,000 square feet of shaded outdoor space, trailer park decor, an indoor bar with 24 draft beers and even a treehouse bar that serves craft, hand-bottled cocktails. When drinking outside in the Texas heat, frozen drinks are a great option. At the Truck Yard, you'll want to try the frozen grapefruitita with grapefruit vodka and 'other good stuff,' as well as the frozen trashcan punch that has Deep Eddy Vodka and 'other good stuff' as well.Related: Best Cocktail Bars In DFW
Kelsi Gerwell is a freelance writer covering all things Dallas-Fort Worth. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
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