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Miami Vice Mocktail

Published: Jun 7, 2019 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Jun 15, 2019 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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“I’ll have what he’s having,” I replied to the bartender, pointing towards the enormous, decadent red and white slushy drink in the guy’s hand. I’d never said that in my life and wow did it feel good! I was on vacation after all. But unfortunately my Weight Watchers conscience kicked in, adding ‘but if you have it in a smaller size…“
Damn that do-gooder voice!
2 Miami Vice Mocktails with straws and lime wedge and cherry garnishes
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I never imagined going to a water park could be soo much fun, especially after my traumatic experience years ago. But this water park was very different… A few of those glorious, cool, refreshing drinks later, I found out what it was called -“A Miami Vice.” And it was absolutely heavenly! I decided that when I got home I was going to make a Miami Vice Mocktail so my kids could also enjoy all the deliciousness that is this glorious combo.

The Miami Vice Cocktail

I’m not much of a cocktail girl; wine is my go-to drink. And if I think a place will have bad wine, then I will simply order a beer (preferably a craft beer). But for some reason, maybe because the vacation brain was in charge, I wanted whatever colorful, decadent, slushy beverage that guy was indulging in- the Miami Vice.

Mocktails for kids

However painful it is when your kids are no longer little, the silver lining is that they become more independent.  And because we were at a water park in a private resort, our kids were old enough that they could go off on their own and periodically check back in with us. And even better, I didn’t have to go down any water slides like I did when they were little!  Did I mention I hate water slides? It’s funny that someone who could spend every spare minute at a water park in their teens would end up hating them so much. But that’s exactly what happens when you get stuck in a water slide.

Non Alcoholic Summer Drinks

Although my kids are are growing up too fast, they aren’t quite grown up enough for alcohol.  And since I like to make them special drinks,  I loved this drink so much that I wanted to share that joy with them, in a wholesome non-alcoholic way, with this Miami Vice Mocktail!

Canada Day Red & White Drink

And even though the Miami Vice obviously has American roots, it’s still the perfect red and white Canada Day drink!

Miami Vice mocktail with red napkin with Canadian Maple Leaf in background
I love that you don’t have to make 2 different drinks – you can simply keep the kids’ non-alcoholic and add rum (if desired) for the grown ups!

Water Parks

As a University Student I worked a summer job where I planned recreational activities for adults with disabilities. One of our activities was a trip to a water park, which ended with me and one of these poor young people grinding to a halt in the middle of a slide; for some reason, there wasn’t enough water coming down the slide to propel us forward. And after several minutes of panic and mad paddling, I saw an enormous shape careening towards us. And that was the end of my love affair with water slides.

I will never forget the moment the extremely large woman crashed into us, sending up spiraling out of control down the remainder of the tube. Although we only suffered very minor injuries, there was a lot of snot, tears and even some blood. But most importantly, there was psychological injury (aka water slide hatred). And from that day forward, I have not enjoyed water parks in the same way.

Water Parks for adults

However, thanks to the The Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells and their consideration for all the adults in tow (via lazy rivers, swim up bars and Miami Vices), I have acquired a whole new appreciation for water parks, so much so that we’re even planning on going back this summer! And although many years have passed since that traumatic experience, I’ll still be sticking to the swim up bars, lazy rivers and Miami Vices, while my independent kids enjoy all the joy the water slides bring to their lives.

Miami Vice Mocktail with lime and cherry garnish

Famous Mocktails

And now I’ve turned this famous cocktail and refreshing summer drink into a mocktail for my kids to enjoy! And did they ever….

So, if you are looking for other non-alcoholic drinks for your kids (that can easily be spiked for the grown-ups) then give these a try!

Sparkling Strawberry Punch

Sparkling Strawberry Party Punch | non alcoholic- foodmeanderings.com

Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple Drink | mocktail - foodmeanderings.com

I have the Hamilton Beach Blender and I love it!


2 Miami Vice Mocktails with straws and lime wedge and cherry garnishes
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Miami Vice Mocktail

Half Strawberry Daiquiri and half Pina Colada, this delicious, frozen drink hybrid know as a Miami Vice Mocktail is a delicious non alcoholic version of the favorite Miami Vice cocktail. It' s a cool and refreshing summer drink and the perfect red and white Canada Day drink!
Course beverage, drink
Cuisine American
Keyword mocktail, pinacolada, strawberry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 60kcal
Author Terri Gilson

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup pina colada mix
  • 3 cups crushed ice
  • 1 tsp rum extract
  • 2 1/4 cups whole strawberries, frozen
  • 1 1/2 cup strawberry dacuquiri mix

Garnish

  • lime slice, halved
  • maraschino cherries with stems

Instructions

  • Add pina colada and ice to blender and blend for 20-30 second, until blended.
  • Pour into jug and place in the freezer while you make the strawberry daiquiri portion.
  • Rinse blender thoroughly.
  • Add strawberry daiquiri mix and frozen strawberries together and blend until smooth/no lumps.
  • Mix rum extract with pina colada mixture. * if you want to separate some and add regular rum to it, this would be the time to do that.
  • Pour pina colada mixture into bottom half of the glass, dividing between both glasses.
  • Then add stawberry dacquiri mix to other half of each glass. Push down strawberry mixture on one side and stir slightly with a spoon or straw to get desired look.

Garnish

  • Garnish with half a slice of lime and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately. *Keep mixture frozen when not using

Notes

*NOTE: Leftovers can be stored in freezer
Nutrition Facts
Miami Vice Mocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 20mg1%
Potassium 248mg7%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 95.3mg116%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 95.3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.7mg

This recipe is part of The Country Cook’s Weekend Potluck!

Filed Under: Drinks, Holidays & Special Days, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: 30 minutes or less, Canada Day, cocktail, daiquiri mix, Freezer friendly, frozen drink, frozen strawberries, ice, kid friendly, mocktail, non-alcoholic, pina colada mix, red and white, rum extract, slushy drink, strawberry, Summer

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Comments

  1. Karly

    June 9, 2019 at 10:03 am

    I’ll take mine with alcohol please! Yum!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 9, 2019 at 10:48 am

      I did too, Karly! Soooo good!

      Reply
  2. Joss

    June 11, 2019 at 12:08 pm

    Great idea! We will be making this for Canada Day this year with your suggestion of alcoholic and non-alcoholic so that the kids feel included.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 12, 2019 at 5:29 am

      Thanks, Joss! Hope you all enjoy it- my kids beg for it every weekend now 🙂 and of course, I can’t wait to have it again, as well!

      Reply
  3. Micki

    June 11, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    This is so pretty! My kids are huge fans of fancy blender drinks, so this was a huge hit at our place. Super tasty, too!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 12, 2019 at 5:34 am

      Glad you guys loved it, Micki! It’s well-loved around here too…

      Reply
  4. Nina

    June 11, 2019 at 9:21 pm

    What a beautiful drink! I will be making this for sure this summer!!!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 12, 2019 at 5:35 am

      Thank you, Nina! Yes, I would recommend it – it’s a summer game -changer 🙂

      Reply
  5. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

    June 12, 2019 at 6:47 am

    Such a fun cocktail and almost too pretty to drink! Bet this would be so refreshing on a hot day…now just for some sun 😉

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 15, 2019 at 9:44 am

      Hi Dawn- hope you are getting some sun, finally! It is fun to sip on a hot day!

      Reply
  6. Colleen

    June 12, 2019 at 8:02 pm

    What a horrible water park experience! I don’t blame you for wanting to hang out drinking this amazingly refreshing drink. Alcohol or not, it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 15, 2019 at 9:43 am

      Thanks, Colleen! But I am glad I can avoid waterslides at this stage of my life and sip cool drinks poolside.Yes, and I agree – whether it contains alcohol or not, it’s super yummy!

      Reply
  7. Sabrina

    June 14, 2019 at 11:13 am

    Oh I can relate on so many levels lol! My love of waterslides has diminished over the years and I had my first slide accident just a few months ago on our family vacation. Upside down w a sore neck after! And although I’m mostly a wine drinker, when your in the heat beside the pool, a slushy drink is where it’s at. This is delicious and I can’t wait to make it for friends out at the lake this summer, thanks Terri!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 15, 2019 at 9:41 am

      Oh Sabrina, I’m so sorry to hear that you, too, had a lousy waterslide experience! Well, at least we have an excuse to sip on the sidelines and sip cold drinks now, right?! Hope you enjoy the miami vice!

      Reply

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