When it’s hot out, it can feel nearly impossible to muster enough energy to eat, let alone cook. Sure, there are simple sandwiches and cold soups (gazpacho is on repeat all summer in our house) to get through those scorching days. But sometimes the only thing guaranteed to satisfy and refresh is an icy drink.

The possibilities are wide-ranging, whether you’re in the mood for something with or without alcohol. Frozen drinks are welcome for happy hour or dessert, and even breakfast. They might star coffee, ice cream, fruit or chocolate. These recipes from our archives cover all those options, and more.

1. Tahini Coffee Slushy

Pictured above. The combination sounds unusual at first blush, but this iced drink inspired by Edith’s Sandwich Counter in Brooklyn is a refreshing way to get your morning caffeine fix. The tahini nudges it into smoothie territory, and a modest amount of maple syrup keeps it from being too sweet. Steeping hot coffee with whole spices and then letting the mix chill for a few hours lends a lovely aroma, too. Get the recipe.

2. Grasshopper Shake

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I confess to having a bit of a soft spot for boozy milkshakes. If you feel the same way, look no further than this frozen riff on a beloved New Orleans cocktail. Vanilla ice cream adds creamy body, while Fernet-Branca brings a balancing bitter edge. Get the recipe.

3. Piña Colada

If you like piña coladas … well, you’ll love this lighter version that uses coconut water (instead of cream of coconut) and white Rhum agricole, making for a fresher, fruitier cocktail. Get the recipe.

4. Customizable Frozen Cocktail Formula

Let this recipe be your guide to making your own custom frozen daiquiri, margarita or other slushy cocktail that employs the basic sour model. Get the recipe.

5. Red Sky at Night Cocktail

See the frozen drink formula at work in this fruity, vibrant cocktail featuring coconut rum, Aperol, lemon juice and passion fruit syrup. Get the recipe.

6. Boozy Melon Sour Slushy

This isn’t a frozen blended drink. Rather, the cocktail is popped into the freezer for a few hours until it turns slushy. Get the recipe.

7. Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie

Here’s a kid-friendly option that uses a banana and sunflower seeds for both nutrition and texture. It would make a great breakfast on the go, too. Get the recipe.