Frozen Matador

Name: Frozen Matador Tequila Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Tequila; 2 oz Pineapple Juice; 1 tbsp(s) Lime Juice; 1 C Crushed ice; 1 pineapple stick [Garnish]

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The Frozen Matador is a tropical frozen cocktail made with tequila, pineapple juice, and lime juice blended with crushed ice. It delivers smooth, citrus-forward flavor in a refreshing frozen format.

🏷️Equipment: old-fashioned glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

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Instructions

1
Combine all ingredients in blender.
2
Blend at low speed and pour into old-fashioned glass.
3
Add pineapple stick.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Crush ice finely before blending to achieve a smooth, slushy consistency without over-blending, which dilutes the drink.
Use fresh lime juice, not bottled, for balanced acidity and proper flavor development in the frozen blend.
Chill your glassware before serving to maintain the frozen texture longer.
Blend on high speed for 15–20 seconds until the mixture is uniform and slushy, not chunky or liquid.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Tequila → any quality silver/blanco tequila (maintains flavor profile)
Pineapple juice → fresh pineapple puree (creates thicker, more intense tropical flavor)
Lime juice → lemon juice (slightly less tart, more subtle citrus)

Storage & make-ahead

Frozen Matadors must be consumed immediately after blending; they do not store well due to ice melt and separation.

Equipment

blender

Common Questions

Can I make a Frozen Matador without a blender?

A blender is recommended to properly incorporate the crushed ice and create a smooth, slushy texture. Hand-shaking with ice will not achieve the same frozen consistency.

What tequila works best for a Frozen Matador?

Silver or blanco tequila works well; the recipe calls for Old Mr. Boston Tequila. Avoid aged tequilas as their complexity can be lost in frozen blends.