Sloshies: 102 Boozy Cocktails Straight from the Freezer

Sloshies: 102 Boozy Cocktails Straight from the Freezer by Jerry Nevins, cofounder of Kansas City’s Snow & Co., is a playful guide to transforming sophisticated cocktails into frozen, boozy slushies. Published in 2017, the book features 102 cocktail recipes designed around simple freezing methods, allowing home bartenders to create frozen drinks without relying on a blender or specialized equipment.

Organized around flavor profiles including tart, sweet, spiced, herbal, and floral, the collection puts inventive spins on familiar cocktails while introducing plenty of original creations. Drinks include Whisky Smashed, a frozen take on the mint julep; Proud Mary, inspired by the Bloody Mary; Purple Rain with raspberry liqueur and blueberry moonshine; Gandalf’s Staff, combining IPA and elderflower; and Midnight Orchard, featuring whiskey, elderflower, bitters, and maraschino. Nevins also provides recipes for homemade syrups, infused spirits, and other cocktail-building essentials.

Fun, colorful, and particularly suited to warm-weather entertaining, Sloshies is especially appealing for cocktail enthusiasts, adventurous home bartenders, summer-party hosts, and anyone looking for creative frozen drinks that go well beyond the standard frozen margarita or daiquiri.