The weather outside may be frightful, but winter is the perfect time for a fun Jack Frost mimosa. This cloudy blue cocktail is perfectly colored for ice and winter, but it boasts fruity flavors that will have you dreaming of summer. It’s ideal for all your holiday and winter brunches!
I always love fun, themed cocktails, and this Jack Frost mimosa is the perfect drink for winter. It’s great for Christmas, New Year’s, or any brunch you’re throwing around the holidays.
The cloudy light blue color will remind you of ice and winter vibes, while the white rim adds a touch of snow and frost to your glass.
This cocktail requires just a few ingredients, and like most drinks, there are several different options to choose from. For instance, I dislike blue curacao so I’ll be using something else, but it’s an option you can use if you choose!
To complete your holiday brunch bar with different drink offerings, make sure to also check out my Grinch Mimosas and Peppermint Bark Mimosas for more festive fun!
Ingredients List
Splash of pineapple mango juice (⅛ – ¼ ounce at most)
2 ounces Hpnotiq blue liquor
½ ounce cream of coconut (such as Coco Real)
3 ounces champagne or prosecco
Ice cubes
For the Rim:
1 Tbsp cream of coconut
1 Tbsp white sanding sugar
⅛ cup sweetened coconut flakes (chopped)
Ingredient Tips and Substitutions
You can use plain pineapple juice or any other pineapple blend you prefer, or lemonade or limoncello are good alternatives as well. You want a very small amount or it will turn the drink more green than blue (since Hpnotic is tropical flavored anyway, you can even omit it if preferred!)
Instead of the Hpnotic blue liquor, swap in another blue liquor of your choice, like blue curacao, UV blue raspberry vodka, or use blue champagne (just do 5 ounces instead)
For the rim, honey can be used in place of additional cream of coconut if preferred. The sanding sugar is optional, but I like the sparkle and texture it provides. I highly recommend chopping shredded coconut up so it isn’t wildly sticking out on your glass. This amount can easily rim 4-6 glasses as written, so it’s perfect for hosting!
Feel free to add some edible glitter into your cocktail for extra sparkle if desired!
Step By Step Instructions
Add 1 Tbsp cream of coconut to a small bowl or plate, and mix the shredded coconut and sanding sugar together in another small bowl or plate. Dip your champagne flute first into the cream of coconut, then into the sugar mixture to rim the glass
To a cocktail shaker (or mason jar) add the cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and blue liquor, along with a few ice cubes
Shake for 30 seconds, or until well chilled and thoroughly mixed
Strain into your prepared champagne glass
Pour the champagne or prosecco in to fill the glass. Pour slowly, so as to not create too many bubbles which can overflow the glass
A Jack Frost Mimosa is a cocktail typically made with champagne or prosecco, blue curaçao or another blue liquor, pineapple juice, and garnished with coconut.
It gets its name from the frosty, icy appearance resembling a winter scene.
Can I Use Prosecco Instead of Champagne in a Jack Frost Mimosa?
Yes, Prosecco is a suitable substitute for champagne in a Jack Frost Mimosa. Its crispness and effervescence blend well with the other ingredients.
Prosecco is usually slightly sweeter than champagne as well, which is often desirable when combined with fruit juices and other sweet ingredients.
How Do I Create the Frosty Rim Effect for a Jack Frost Mimosa?
To achieve the frosty rim effect, dip the glass’s rim in cream of coconut, simple syrup, or honey, and then coat it with shredded coconut. This adds a wintry touch to the cocktail.
Adding white edible glitter or sanding sugar to your coconut can create a unique look as well.
Are There Non-Alcoholic Versions of the Jack Frost Mimosa?
Yes, you can make a non-alcoholic mocktail version by substituting the champagne with sparkling cider or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine alternative.
Instead of the blue liquor, use a blue sports drink or Kool Aid to create the same effect.
Can I Prepare Jack Frost Mimosas Ahead of Time for a Party?
While it’s best to prepare the components separately and assemble just before serving, you can pre-mix the pineapple juice, coconut cream, and blue liquor in a pitcher up to 24 hours in advance.
Store in the refrigerator, and then add the champagne or Prosecco just before serving to retain the fizziness.
What Garnishes Complement a Jack Frost Mimosa?
While extra garnishes are not needed, feel free to add pineapple wedges, fresh blueberries, or a twist of lemon to complement the appearance and flavors of a Jack Frost Mimosa.
Use a stick of rock candy as a stirrer for another unique garnish idea. It looks like ice, and also adds more sweetness to the drink.
Recipe Pro Tips
This recipe assumes the use of a 6-ounce champagne flute. However, champagne glasses can range from 6-10 ounces. If yours are larger, you can add up to 2 ounces more champagne. After that, use 1.5x the other ingredients and then top with champagne to preserve the flavor
Storage and Serving Tips
To make a large batch or pitcher for a party, simply scale the recipe for the desired number of servings
The pineapple juice, coconut cream, and blue liquor may be mixed up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. However, champagne should be added only just before serving, for maximum fizziness
Leftover Jack Frost mimosas may be stored in an airtight container or pitcher for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator, but will continually lose fizz over time (they are best enjoyed fresh)
A Jack Frost mimosa is just the ultimate drink for all your winter brunch needs! The cloudy blue with a hint of green coloring will remind you of snow and ice, while you enjoy it alongside warm sweet and savory treats.
It’s a perfect cocktail for Christmas, New Year’s or any other winter occasion!
While it may look frigid, the flavors are anything but! Coconut, pineapple, and other tropical flavors give warm weather vibes even on the snowiest of days. You can use a variety of different juices and liquor options to make this drink your own (or based on what you have available).
For a summertime blue champagne cocktail, make sure to check out my Blueberry French 75 recipe too!
Jack Frost Mimosa (5 Minute Recipe)
The Jack Frost mimosa takes less than 5 minutes to throw together. It’s the perfect cocktail for holiday and winter brunch, with its sweet flavors and icy blue green coloring.
Add 1 Tbsp cream of coconut to a small bowl or plate, and mix the shredded coconut and sanding sugar together in another small bowl or plate. Dip your champagne flute first into the cream of coconut, then into the sugar mixture to rim the glass
1 Tbsp cream of coconut, 1 Tbsp white sanding sugar, ⅛ Cup sweetened coconut flakes
To a cocktail shaker (or mason jar) add the cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and blue liquor, along with a few ice cubes
1 Splash pineapple mango juice, 2 Ounces Hpnotic blue liquor, ½ Ounce cream of coconut, Ice cubes
Shake for 30 seconds, or until well chilled and thoroughly mixed
Strain into your prepared champagne glass
Pour the champagne or prosecco in to fill the glass. Pour slowly, so as to not create too many bubbles which can overflow the glass
3 Ounces champagne or prosecco
Enjoy immediately
Notes
You can use plain pineapple juice or any other pineapple blend you prefer, or lemonade or limoncello are good alternatives as well. You want a very small amount or it will turn the drink more green than blue (since Hpnotic is tropical flavored anyway, you can even omit it if preferred!)
Instead of the Hpnotic blue liquor, swap in another blue liquor of your choice, like blue curacao, UV blue raspberry vodka, or use blue champagne (just do 5 ounces instead). However, each will offer slightly different looks overall (adjust your proportions of juice as needed to achieve desired shade)
For the rim, honey can be used in place of additional cream of coconut if preferred. The sanding sugar is optional, but I like the sparkle and texture it provides. I highly recommend chopping shredded coconut up so it isn’t wildly sticking out on your glass. This amount can easily rim 4-6 glasses as written, so it’s perfect for hosting!
Feel free to add some edible glitter into your cocktail for extra sparkle if desired!
This recipe assumes the use of a 6-ounce champagne flute. However, champagne glasses can range from 6-10 ounces. If yours are larger, you can add up to 2 ounces more champagne. After that, use 1.5 – 2x the other ingredients and then top with champagne to preserve the flavor
To make a large batch or pitcher for a party, simply scale the recipe for the desired number of servings
The pineapple juice, coconut cream, and blue liquor may be mixed up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. However, champagne should be added only just before serving, for maximum fizziness
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, any garnishes added, and size of glasses. Nutrition info assumes use of all rim ingredients as well (which isn’t likely). Please consider this a guideline only
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