Beat the heat with these 10 frozen cocktails in Birmingham

It’s been a hot summer in The Magic City, and this kind of heat calls for one thing– frozen cocktails. Come with us on a tour of some of our favorite spots in town that are serving up cold frozen drinks all summer long.

1. Toasted Piña Colada | Cayo Coco

What screams summer more than a piña colada? Cayo Coco specializes in rum cocktails and this creamy blend of rum, pineapple, toasted coconut and lime will knock your socks off. If that’s not enough for you, make it a Miami Vice by adding their fresh strawberry liquor.

• Location: 2015 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 4PM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 4PM-10PM | Closed Sunday

2. Seasonal frozen cocktails | Adiõs

This tequila bar in downtown Birmingham has gotten rave reviews from both locals and critics since it opened in 2022. Co-founder Jose Medina Camacho was recently named a 2025 James Beard award finalist. Stop by 1st Ave N and try one of their refreshing seasonal frozen cocktails made with blanco tequila, cappelletti, Don’s mix and lime.

• Location: 2218 1st Ave N Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 4PM-12AM | Friday-Saturday 4PM-2AM

3. Frozen Paloma | Paramount

The only thing more refreshing than a frozen paloma is a frozen paloma paired with Paramount’s house made Alabama hummus and crispy wings. With tequila, grapefruit, lime and simple syrup– take a break from the heat and spend the day with a cold drink and arcade games.

• Location: 200 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Monday-Sunday 11AM-9PM

4. Frozen Sangria Swirl Margarita | Little Donkey

Frozen margaritas are a classic summer drink, but a swirl of sangria is what takes this cocktail to the next level. Not a sangria fan? Little Donkey also offers frozen margaritas with strawberry and orange swirls. Swing by during happy hour 3-6PM for $5 frozen drinks.

• Location: 2701 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM

5. Freezee | TrimTab Brewing

For the non-beer drinker that was dragged to a brewery by their friends, TrimTab offers the perfect solution– the freezee. This tasty frozen drink is a refreshing, sweet pick-me-up perfect for a hot day.

Past freezee flavors include tropical punch, blueberry lemonade, grape, pink lemonade and cherry limeade, so stop by TrimTab to try your luck with this rotating cast of flavors. Visit their Instagram for updates on their current selection.

• Location: 2721 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL  35233 
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12-10PM | Friday-Saturday 12PM-12AM

6. Hurricane | The Rougaroux

Rum, orange juice, grenadine, lime, passionfruit and simple syrup blended into sweet perfection. Hailing from the Big Easy, the hurricane is a staple in any good southerner’s summer drink rotation. It’s only fitting that the best hurricane in town can be found at The Rougaroux, Birmingham’s most authentic Creole and Cajun eatery located in a cozy pink house in Forest Park.

• Location: 817 39th St S Birmingham, AL 35222
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 11AM-9PM | Closed Sunday “unless the Saints are playing”

7. Yoga Pants | Pilcrow

Pilcrow, a basement bar located in an alley between Founder’s Station and Morris Ave, has become a local hot-spot with its adventurous cocktails and moody ambiance. Featuring vodka, aperol, raspberry, orgeat and lime– the Yoga Pants is a tried and true favorite. Get it classic or frozen, this summer drink is a perfect way to cool down.

• Location: 2015 1st Ave N #1E, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Monday 5PM-12AM | Tuesday-Friday 4PM-12AM | Saturday 12AM-6AM & 4PM-12AM | Sunday 12AM-2AM & 4PM-10PM

8. Mango Tango | Mom’s Basement

Beat the heat and step into the retro vibes of Mom’s Basement—cool, cozy and the perfect place for your next summer drink fix. Sip on the frozen Mango Tango for a sweet, slushy escape, or go tropical with The Bestie if mango’s not your thing. It’s the perfect spot to chill out (literally) and kick back with a frozen cocktail in hand.

• Location: 4411 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Hours: Monday-Friday 3PM-2AM | Saturday 2PM-2AM | Sunday 4PM-2AM |

9. Frozen Guava Margarita | The Electric

Craving a summer bite and something icy to sip? Head to The Electric, a local sandwich shop and bar serving up stacked sandwiches and refreshing drinks, like their frozen guava margarita, that hit the spot. This place brings the flavor—and the chill.

• Location: Avondale: 4426 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222 | Bluff Park: 2146 Tyler Rd #212, Hoover, AL 35226
• Hours: Monday-Sunday 11AM-9PM

10. Frozen cocktails | Up-Down

Step into Up-Down, where the arcade games are nostalgic, and the frozen cocktails are ice-cold and refreshing. Chill out inside with some retro gaming action, or sip a bushwhacker or frozen marg on the patio and soak up the sunshine.

• Location: 113 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Monday-Friday 3PM-2AM | Saturday-Sunday 11AM-2AM

Where’s your favorite frozen cocktail in Birmingham? Tag us @bhamnow on Instagram + Facebook and let us know!