There’s no doubt that the heat wave has us all looking for ways to cool down, and a great way to freshen up is a Frozen Jack & Coke. This cocktail is a refreshing twist on an all-time classic. But with good drinks, you also need good food. Add some delicious, simple-to-make Jack & Coke Ribs and have your friends and family join in the fun. Check below for the recipes, brought to you by the folks at the Jack Daniel Distillery and Coca Cola.

Frozen Jack & Coke (above)
The Frozen Jack & Coke (also called a Jack & Coke Slushy) is a quick, easy way to stay cool all summer long with the recipe below.Better yet, make it a party.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
• 6 oz* of frozen Coca Cola in ice cube tray

Instructions:

• Blend all ingredients and serve with a cherry
• *Measure how much liquid fills one cube of an ice tray to get to 6 oz
• Freeze a cherry inside a couple of the cubes to make a Jack & Cherry Coke
• Recipe can be scaled up for a party

Jack & Coke Ribs

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs. baby back ribs
• 18 oz BBQ sauce
• 6 oz Coca Cola
• 2 oz Jack Daniel’s
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

• Cut rib rack in half or into thirds (make sure membrane is removed)
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper
• Combine BBQ sauce, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Coca Cola in a bowl, mix well and keep 1/2 cup of the sauce on the side
• Put ribs in crockpot and cover with remaining sauce mix
• Cook on low for 7 hours (once or twice during cooking, keep ribs wet by spooning sauce from the slow cooker over them)
• Turn off and let sit a few minutes
• Carefully move ribs to grill or broiler and cook just long enough to put a little crisp on the edges (a couple minutes and keep an eye on them)
• Brush with 1/2 cup of sauce and serve