The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for the rapid preparation of a drink from a frozen liquid which contains high concentrations of nutrients. The method involves increasing the surface area of the frozen liquid and adding the increased area of frozen juice to a suitable amount of additional liquid and allowing it to mix. The apparatus for preparing a drink from the frozen liquid includes a means for increasing the surface area of the frozen liquid by breaking the frozen liquid into a plurality of pieces, and a means for dispensing the plurality of pieces of the frozen liquid into a serving container. Preferably, the apparatus also includes a means for passing an additional liquid through the means for increasing the surface area of the frozen liquid and the means for dispensing the frozen liquid to wash out any residual frozen liquid in the apparatus into the serving container.