Frozen Coffee Old Fashioned and Commercial Drive Coffee...

This one is the crowd-pleaser

This is your go-to when you want something that feels like dessert but packs the punch of a proper cocktail. It's essentially an adult coffee slushie that'll have your patio guests asking for the recipe.

Using our Organic Dark Roast Park Drive when making your cold brew will make this the party favourite!

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey

  • 4 oz strong cold brew coffee (frozen into ice cubes)

  • 1 oz maple syrup

  • 2 dashes of chocolate bitters

  • ½ cup regular ice cubes

  • Orange peel and maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Freeze your cold brew in ice cube trays ahead of time

  2. Add whiskey, maple syrup, and bitters to a blender

  3. Add cold brew ice cubes and regular ice

  4. Blend until you reach a slushie consistency

  5. Pour into a rocks glass

  6. Express orange peel oils over the drink and garnish with cherry

Make a big batch of this one—it disappears fast at summer gatherings!

Patio Pro Tips

Make it ahead: Cold brew concentrate can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge. Same with simple syrup—having these ready means cocktail time is mixing time.

Ice matters: Use large ice cubes or spheres when possible to prevent dilution. For frozen drinks, freeze some of your cold brew in ice cube trays for extra coffee flavor without watering down.

Garnish game: A good garnish isn't just pretty—it adds aroma and flavor. Don't skip the coffee beans on your martini or the fresh mint in your mojito.

Batch it up: Hosting a crowd? Scale up the mojito recipe and serve it in a large dispenser. Your guests can help themselves while you enjoy the party.

Final Sip

The coffee cocktails that we have blogged on this summer will prove that your caffeine fix doesn't have to take a summer vacation. Whether you're winding down after a long day or kicking off a weekend patio party, these drinks bring together the best of both worlds—the comfort of coffee and the refreshment of a perfectly crafted cocktail.

So fire up that cold brew maker, stock your bar cart, and get ready to be the hero of patio season. Your friends (and your taste buds) will thank you!

Cheers to caffeinated summer sipping!

The Drive Coffee is roasted and packaged in BC! We are a 100% Canadian Owned and Operated Company!

Kenny Vannucci