Watch Videos of Six Top Bartenders Blending The Best Frozen Drinks in Phoenix

Courtesy of Undertow

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Frozen drinks are decidedly old school, but six of Phoenix's top mixologists are bringing them back with inventive, well-balanced tipples replacing the sugary sweet frozen drinks of old. And, with the summer heat decidedly upon us, we couldn't be happier with this comeback.

Just watching these icy drinks whir is enough to make you feel a little cooler.

1. Brian Downing of Bitter & Twisted makes a jicama-blended beverage, the Jic-up (ha ha).

The rosé snow cone at Mora Italian in Phoenix is adorned with a fresh orchid.

Patricia Escarcega

2. Toby Moniz of Mora Italian whips up a Rosé Snowball.

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Both Ladera (pictured is Bartender Colton Brock pulling a glass of their popular Mezcolada) and Casa Añejo offer multiple frozen drinks meticulously measured and whirring away in slushie machines, perfect, yet rare, tools in the Valley's craft cocktail scene.

Shelby Moore

3. Ladera's Colton Brock makes the bar's signature Mezcolada.

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4. Libby Lingua of Undertow makes a Missionary's Downfall.

5. Micah Olson of Okra makes his playful Julius Freezer.

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Bar manager Riley Jones built a cocktail menu at Casa Añejo that reflects his personal drink style: tropical, refreshing, and spiritous.

Shelby Moore

6. Riley Jones of Casa Anejo blends the perfect Mango Margarita.