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Summer Cocktails
Summer time, and the mixing is easy. That’s because we’ve got a sumptuous selection of great summer cocktails that anyone can throw together – perfect for those long, hot days…and nights!
How about a mouth-watering Mojito? A fruity Strawberry Daiquiri? Or a Piña Colada, which will take you to paradise? Whatever takes your fancy this summer, we’ve got all you need to get the summer party started.
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Any leftover mint is the perfect excuse for muddling together a Mojito, which combines those tangy, fresh green leaves with sugar for a Cuban classic. Surely you’re going be Havana-ing one at your next garden party?
If you’re off to the park with some friends for a picnic on one of those lazy, crazy days of summer, make some room in your hamper for a set of glasses and shaker. And don’t forget to steal a cucumber slice or two from the sandwiches for your Pimm's No.1 and lemonade – it’s the ultimate easy summer drink.
Or why not mix together the classic summer flavours of rum, coconut and pineapple? The Piña Colada was first created 60 years ago by some clever Puerto Rico bartenders – but you don’t need a desert island to enjoy one, or a fully stocked bar either. Simply shake those three ingredients together and you’ll instantly be transported to a tropical paradise.
For those extra-special (and hopefully extra-warm) days, like a wedding party, you can create your very own summer of love with a Strawberry Daiquiri, Cosmopolitan or Singapore Sling. They’re easy to make and will impress all your guests – but just as someone needs to remember the ring, you shouldn’t forget the ice!
These Sizzling Summer Cocktails Will Keep You Cool
By Allrecipes Staff
Cool down this summer with our top-rated cocktail recipes. From bourbon to beer-based, these drinks are refreshing.
Rum Cocktails
For extra credit, add a paper umbrella and serve these rum-based drinks in a pineapple or coconut shell.
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Check out more Classic Rum Cocktails To Put Yourself On Island Time.
Gin Cocktails
Gin is the quintessential hot-weather spirit.
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Tequila Drinks
It's North America's first distilled spirit. Tequila makes some classic cocktails.
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Vodka Cocktails
Vodka is the spirit for smooth and refreshing summer sips.
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Whiskey Cocktails
No frills in these classic cocktails.
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Beer and Wine Cocktails
Some of these cocktails come with spirits, some without.
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Dessert Drinks
These rich, sweet cocktails let you drink your dessert.
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Homemade Liqueurs
Take advantage of summer fruit to make homemade liqueurs. Many require weeks or months of infusing fruit to get the best flavors.
Mixer Magic
Nothing's easier to make than simple syrup. If you like, infuse the syrup with other flavors, like mint (for mojitos) or lemon (for iced teas, Collins, and other summer drinks).
Don't Forget the Ice!
It's often overlooked. But the best tasting cocktails use fresh ice made from pure, filtered water. "Fresh" means the cubes haven't been sitting around for weeks in the freezer soaking up the stale flavor essences of long-lingering foods. Bring the water to a quick boil for best results. Make it the morning of the day you plan to mix your cocktails, and you’ll enjoy the freshest, most delicious cocktails. And, yes, we do have a recipe for Cocktail Ice.
These 61 Summer Cocktails Belong On Your Drinking Bucket List
Soak up the sun . and the booze.
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Celebrate the season with these essential summer cocktails. Need some non-boozy options? Try our favorite non-alcoholic summer party drinks.
Piña Colada Mimosas
Piña Colada Mimosas
This is the perfect drink to sip beachside (or poolside) this summer.
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Skinny Strawberry Mojitos
Skinny Strawberry Mojitos
The it drink of summer.
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26 Spiked Lemonades You Need To Make This Summer
Piña Colada Mimosas
This is the perfect drink to sip beachside (or poolside) this summer.
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Skinny Strawberry Mojitos
The it drink of summer.
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Strawberry Shortcake Mimosas
When plain ol' orange juice just won't cut it.
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Vodka Pink Lemonade Slushies
Sweet, sour, and crazy adorable.
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Toasted Marshmallow Campfire Cocktail
This creamy concoction hits the sweet spot between cocktail, coffee, and dessert.
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Prosecco Slushies
Not going to lie, these slushies made us feel fancy AF.
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Blue Crush Margaritas
You're going to be crushing it after downing these blue crush margaritas.
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The Old Battle Axe Cocktail
You'll love this drink's smoky secret ingredient.
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Boozy Sour Watermelon Slushies
This is how adults enjoy sour watermelon candies.
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Fizzy Lifting Drinks
The sweet and sparkly way to channel everyone's favorite candy man.
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Modern Summer Cocktails
What better way to cool off during the warm summer months than with a cool and refreshing summer cocktail? Whether you are grilling in the back yard, throwing a summer party or just chilling out, these delightful cocktail recipes are sure to refresh as well as impress. Try a few of our favorites like strawberry-lemon mojitos and slushy frozen cucumber-honeydew drinks and many more.
Watermelon-Tequila Cocktails
When watermelon is in abundance, this is a great way to use it. Bobby Flay purees seedless watermelon chunks, then strains the juice through a sieve and mixes it with silver tequila, sugar syrup, blueberries, mint and fresh lime juice.
Tabernacle Crush
This light and refreshing cocktail is as reminiscent of the American South as it is of the South of France.
Limoncello Collins
The Collins was most likely named after 19th-century bartender John Collins of London’s Limmer’s Hotel. The Tom Collins was originally made with Old Tom, a sweet style of gin that’s extremely hard to find today.
Colorado Cooler
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is a distinctive small-batch whiskey made in Denver from 100 percent malted barley. The flavor is malty and slightly vanilla-y.
Strawberry-Lemon Mojitos
Strawberries sweeten these mojitos from mixologist Joaquin Simo.
Sunset Punch
Cucumber-Honeydew Freeze
Fruit flavors generally mix well if they’re from the same botanical family. This cool and light summer cocktail works because cucumber and melon both belong to the Cucurbitaceae family.
Chasing Summer
"I love this drink so much that it seems like my glass is always empty," says Lacy Hawkins, bartender at The NoMad in New York City. Her favorite part is the balsamic vinegar. "It adds wonderful acidity to the drink and creates a caramelized finish."
California Caipirinha
Duggan McDonnell of San Francisco's Cantina riffs on the caipirinha by embellishing the classic combination of Cachaça, sugar and lime with Essensia Orange Muscat from Quady Winery in Madera, California.
More Great Summer Drinks
Mango-Peach Sangria
John Besh serves this lightly sweet, fruity white-wine sangria over plenty of ice cubes. “Use Viognier—it has a nice balance of fruit and acidity,” he says.
Silver Monk
Big grains of salt rim many a margarita glass. But as this cocktail proves, a pinch of salt can add complexity to sophisticated bittersweet drinks.
Porch Crawler
Chef-partners Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo and their friend Travis Kauffman concocted this terrifically refreshing cooler one hot summer night with ingredients from Falcinelli’s rooftop garden.
Redhead in Bed
One of chef Chris Yeo’s first jobs was bartending. “But that was many, many, many years ago,” he says. So he left it to his bar team to create this vibrant strawberry-and-vodka cocktail topped with a splash of white wine.
Manhattan Ice Cream Float
Gabriel Frasca makes his own bourbon ice cream and cherry syrup for this clever riff on a Manhattan. For his superquick version, he blends vanilla ice cream with bourbon and uses a high-quality black cherry soda like Stewart’s or IBC.
“This is the drink I would choose instead of dessert after a big meal,” says John Coltharp. Fruity, spicy Redbreast Irish whiskey is excellent with the blackberries.
Rhuby Daiquiri
A slice of rhubarb pie gave bartender Katie Loeb the idea for this Floridita Daiquiri variation. “Tweaking a daiquiri with rhubarb seemed like a good starting point,” she says. “Ginger and Chinese five-spice powder take the drink to the next level.”
Cucumber-Lime Pops with Gin
Tim Love freezes all kinds of cocktails on sticks for backyard parties, but his cucumber-mint version is especially good on a blazing-hot day. To prevent the pops from melting too quickly, he adds gelatin to the mixture.
Blanca Julep
Jennifer Zerboni likes to tinker with the classic mint julep during horse-racing season. She used to flavor this julep with a mint granité, but that proved “too sticky and messy.” Now she makes the drink with mint simple syrup.
Thai-Basil Sangria
The Spanish drink sangria draws its name from the blood-red color of its traditional red wine base. This stripped-down version gets its rich golden hue—and zingy flavors—from white wine, fresh-squeezed orange juice and a kick of brandy.
Cajun Lemonade
Cucumber Margarita
The only thing more refreshing than a margarita is one made with cucumbers. The cucumber-infused tequila also makes a great punch.
Minted Blueberry Lemonade
Make this refreshing and summer-inspired lemonade when fresh blueberries are in season or plentiful at the farmers markets.
Basil Limeade Slushies
A splash of soda water makes these tart slushies pleasingly bubbly. With a little rum, they'd also make great cocktails.
Hibiscus Swizzle
Swizzles are drinks that are typically served over crushed ice and churned with a swizzle stick until supercold. Small ice cubes are a fine substitute for crushed ice.
Tequila-Watermelon Aguas Frescas with Prosecco
In this refreshing cocktail, Prosecco adds a lively spritz to a light, watermelon-forward margarita. If you happen to have a juicer on hand, you can certainly use it here.
Summer Party Recipes
Quench your thirst with our best summer beverages, from classic cocktails to fresh fruit juices and spritzers.
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Blueberry-Ginger Mojito Pitchers
Homemade ginger syrup adds spicy bite to Tyler Florence's bubbly mojito pitchers, which are overflowing with muddled blueberries.
Jessica Brooks ©© 2016 Cooking Channel, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Plum-Cherry Ice Pops and Champagne
Combine after-dinner drinks and dessert by dunking plum-cherry ice pops in glasses of champagne. It's the best way to cool down.
Adam Rose ©2014, Cooking Channel, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Watermelon-Champagne Cocktail
This cocktail looks fancy, but it tastes like watermelon cake thanks to vanilla-flavored vodka.
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Muddled Lemonberryade
To get the most flavor out of the berries and mint, Michael Chiarello employs a common bartending technique called muddling. It helps release the juices of fresh fruits and herbs so they can easily be absorbed by the alcohol –– or, in this case, the lemon juice and club soda.
Green Tea and Orange Cooler
This simple drink will cool you down all summer long and has only three ingredients: green tea, orange and agave nectar. You could also turn this into a cocktail with a splash of vodka or tequila.
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Cucumber-Jalapeno Margarita
Michael Symon infuses this margarita with a halved jalapeno pepper and thin slices of cucumbers –– the longer it sits, the more its spicy notes and refreshing, savory flavor intensify.
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Tequila Sangria
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Mojitos for a Crowd
Don't want to play bartender all night long? Mix up this party-sized batch to keep guests' glasses full all night.
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Homemade Peach Iced Tea
Chuck creates a cross between simple syrup and fruit puree by simmering and then blending a mixture of sugar, water, peaches and a vanilla bean. He serves this with a chilled brew for the ultimate summer tea.
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Tequila Lemonade
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White Sangria
Spanish sangria, endlessly customizable with various fruits, wines and liquors, is one of summer's most versatile drinks. Ellie's sunny pitcher calls for a bottle of white wine, brandy and orange liqueur, along with slices of fresh citrus.
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Watermelon Martinis
In an effort to make his martinis thoroughly slushy (without watering them down), Bobby Flay employs the genius technique of freezing a puree of watermelon and simple syrup in ice cube trays. He then blends the cubes with the lemon juice, vodka and melon liqueur to form drinks that are as chilling as they are pure of flavor.
Blackberry-Bourbon Iced Tea
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Watermelon-Jalapeno Lemonade
Though watermelon sweetens the lot in this atypical lemonade, blended jalapeno slices ensure this drink has plenty of bite.
Classic Margaritas
Simple, straightforward and definitely a classic, this margarita recipe is a solid crowd pleaser.
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White Sangria
Chuck's sparkling wine sangria spans the sweet-tangy spectrum with its base of white Port and orange liqueur. Add summer fruits like raspberries and peaches, and then for the final, surprising touch, line the rims of your glasses with a powder of ground orange and lemon zest.
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Italian Lemonade
Give this summertime classic some elegant Sicilian flair by infusing it with the flavors of another seasonal favorite: fresh basil.
©2009, Jeremiah Alley
Extra Virgin Sangria
Sangria, Extra Virgin-style, includes brandy, vanilla, cloves and cinnamon. Debi and Gabriele recommend Cannonau wine from Sardinia, Italy, but you can use any medium-bodied red wine.
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Classic Horchata
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Chuck's Icebreaker Mojito
Mix up this midsummer sip when the watermelons hit the farm stand. Toss cubes of the juicy fruit with pineapple, lime and mint — it's like a rum-spiked fruit salad!
Raspberry Limeade with Lavender and Mint
Limoncello Spritzer
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Sgroppino (Italian Cocktail)
This palate-cleansing potion is perfect pre- or post-dinner. A scoop of lemon sorbet floats in a pool of sparkling Prosecco and vodka, and the cocktail is finished with a minty green garnish.
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Bobby's Strawberry Pina Colada
Bobby blends two frozen drink classics — pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris — to create a crowd-pleasing slushy pink drink.
Vanilla Bean Lemonade
Kelsey's lemonade gains fizz from sparkling water and depth from vanilla bean paste. Simple syrup balances out this favorite sip while scattered basil or mint adds summery freshness.
Frothy, rice-based horchata instantly cuts through the heat of a hot summer day. Served with festive straws and topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon, Kelsey's version is perfect for a Latin-inspired brunch.
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Sex on the Beach
Blackberry-Cucumber-Ginger Spritzer
This fruity, alcohol-free spritzer is just as complex and fun to drink as its boozier counterparts, thanks to a combination of ginger-infused herbal tea, elderflower syrup and tangy blackberry sipping vinegar.
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Tyler's Orange Cream Mimosas
Tyler spiffs up the always-refreshing brunch classic by tossing in a scoop of homemade orange cream sorbet. Sweet and creamy, it's the ultimate crowd pleaser.
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Pomegranate Margaritas
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Raspberry Mojito
Tropical Sangria
Bobby makes his sangria tropical with passion fruit nectar, light rum, Sauvignon Blanc and lemongrass.
Frozen Mango Margarita
Margaritas can be super-sweet, but Ellie's lighter version swaps most of the sugar for ripe frozen mango. Don't worry, she doesn't skimp on the most important part: good-quality silver tequila.
Elderflower Tarte
Rhubarb-infused elderflower liqueur, tart Meyer lemon foam and a wild-strawberry garnish are served in a shot glass — an ambrosial sip so sweet it's best enjoyed in small doses.
Peach Sangria
This simple take on sangria relies on the flavor of juicy, ripe peaches. Mix the grated fruit with sweet Riesling and top with fresh mint.
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This tropical cocktail features the classic duo of coconut and pineapple along with rum and vanilla ice cream for a cool, smooth drink that erupts with a scarlet strawberry puree.
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Blueberry Mojito
Tiffani Thiessen muddles blueberries, mint and sugar together for the beautiful, pink-hued base of this cocktail.
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Tyler's Peach-Ginger Bellini
Give your brunchtime Bellini a bit of zing with Tyler's ginger-infused simple syrup.
Laura's Mint Lemonade
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Sunrise Punch
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Pina Colada
Mint Julep Slushy
This frozen take on the classic julep packs a powerful punch. Mix a bottle of rum with mint and a little sugar, then freeze until slushy.
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Mojito Slushy
Ouzo Lemon Spritzer
Michael Symon balances the distinct licorice flavor of ouzo, a classic Greek aperitif, with lemon juice and mint.
Elderflower Sparkler
Counter hot afternoons with Kelsey's cool pink-grapefruit, sparkling water and elderflower-syrup sparkler.
Peach Julep
Mote con Huesillos
Dried peaches (huesillos) are soaked overnight, then poached in a light syrup with caramelized sugar to form the base of this popular Chilean summer dessert beverage.
Silk Sheets Cocktail
With strawberries, balsamic vinegar and gin as its base, this sweet and tangy sip affords an exotic experience, even before a luxurious coat of St. Germain Foam is added to the top.
Sinless Sangria
Kelsey's virgin sangria starts with a sparkling grape juice base, plus cranberry, lime and orange juices for sweet tang and color. She mixes in strawberries, citrus and mint, but you can feel free to use any on-hand fruit and fresh herbs.
Strawberry Lemonade Bourbon Cocktail
Tiffani infuses lemonade with muddled strawberries before adding a kick of bourbon and basil.
Bella Donna
Mix some magic in a Mason jar with a bourbon, citrus juice and bitters base overflowing with shaved ice and a garnish of fresh mint and muddled blackberries.
Bobby's Original Frozen Ouzo Daiquiri
Bobby Deen's Mediterranean-inspired daiquiri swaps out rum for ouzo, a Greek liqueur.
Grill Your Peaches Cocktail
Peaches are grilled and then pureed to form the base of this rich tastes-like-summer cocktail.
45+ Summer Cocktails Every Host Should Try
If you've never enjoyed a Tom Collins on a sunny back patio, you simply haven't lived.
A fabulous drink is the quickest way to get in the spirit. Whether guests prefer gin or rum, these simple, time-tested cocktails are sure to please.
Our very own "entertainologist" Lulu Powers loves serving up signature "sneekys" at her backyard bar. This version uses fresh greens, so "it looks healthy, but it's soooo delicious."
This party punch mixes up #millennialpink but tastes way better than a fad. Combining rosé with Sauvignon Blanc and brandy really gets the good times rolling.
The world seems a-okay with a fruity, fizzy concoction in hand. What to-do list?
This one's so easy, you'll be shaking 'em up until Labor Day. Just combine vodka with grapefruit juice and salt the rim. Simple enough!
It's probably those signature copper mugs, but gingery Moscow Mules always cool down sweltering summer days. Add fresh peaches and mint for that "ahhhh" moment.
Another Lulu tip? Freeze layers of coffee, half-and-half and chocolate milk in an ice mold. Then pour chilled java and a splash of Kahlúa or Baileys on top of the mocha cubes.
This is a classic summer drink, the cocktail equivalent of seersucker or a beach hat. (It also is the reason why a "collins glass" has its name.) Sweet and tart, the Tom Collins combines gin, lemon juice, seltzer and sugar.
Tequila-soaked memories of college aside, the margarita is festive and under-appreciated. Frozen versions evoke the feeling of tourist traps and mid-life crises, but a well-made margarita on the rocks is deliciously bracing. You know what's needed: Lime, tequila, triple sec (or Cointreau), salt.
Modern slushy sugarfests do not compare to the refreshing simplicity of a classic daiquiri, which was the drink of choice of Ernest Hemingway. The easiest recipe is two parts white rum to one part each lime juice and sugar syrup, shaken with ice and poured into a martini or cocktail glass. The Hemingway daiquiri adds grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur.
Similar to the daiquiri, a gimlet is flavored with lime juice and simple syrup. Yet it differs by using gin instead of rum (up to 2 1/2 ounces of gin to 1/2 ounce each of lime juice and simple syrup). This potent cocktail is perfect for those who want a quenching drink that isn't too sweet.
As welcome at a Sunday brunch as a gossipy anecdote, this classic is made up a few basics: Spike tomato juice with vodka, along with a few dashes of Worcestershire and hot sauce, then garnish with a celery stalk.
Best accessorized with a 60s-inspired floral dress and witty barbs, a Mai Tai is a party in liquid form. It presents an opportunity to indulge in orgeat syrup, which tastes of almonds and a hint of rosewater. The Glamorous Housewife found an authentic vintage recipe, which also requires light and dark rum, curacao and lime.
It's a truth potion in cocktail form. Mint Juleps pack a punch, but there really is nothing better on a hot day. They require bourbon, simple syrup, crushed ice and, above all, fresh mint. (A julep cup is also a must.)
This mint julep cousin just has a different accent. This drink swaps out the bourbon in favor of rum. Good ingredients are key: Fresh mint, sugar and a smooth rum. Do not go anywhere near a premade mix, which has more in common with the scent of cleaning products than a good cocktail.
Whiskey adapts to summer heat with the help of sour mix, a blend of lemon juice and sugar. This recipe goes for Meyer lemons, which are sweeter than typical varieties.
Sweeten a tart mojito with muddled blackberries and you'll have a pretty pink drink.
Just like a gimlet, this Maine-born elixir brings gin and lime juice together, only with the infused flavor of fresh blueberries.
Juicy peaches, fresh ginger and soda taste heavenly as a mocktail but add a splash of rum to kick this refresher up a notch.
Cherry-lime is a classic combo, but a dose of honey takes this tart daiquiri into sweet territory.
Stir up your own personal vacation with a tropical treat that combines passionfruit juice with light and dark rum.
Before or after the Kentucky Derby, try this spicy take on the Bluegrass State's signature cocktail.
Mix up brunch with a bubbly and fruity cocktail you'll want to sip all afternoon. Try it now and you'll be tempted to make the matching dessert later on.
Imagine a margarita, only with an entire mashed pineapple and a healthy kick of jalapeño. So it's really nothing like your average marg after all.
If you're going the slushie route, mix both frozen and fresh berries for a cold yet flavorful crowd-pleaser.
A classic Gin Rickey requires just gin, lime and soda, but this rendition gets a special mix of sugar and fresh summer raspberries.
Swap honey for the traditional orange liqueur to update the classic Cognac cocktail. Slightly bitter rosemary ice cubes will balance out the sweetness of the sugared rims.
You'll need a little overnight prep for this Bloody Mary — the vodka is infused with black peppercorns for a lighter take on the usual hot sauce.
It may be humble but this cocktail is definitely not average. Stock your liquor cabinet with speciality liquors like applejack and Pimm's to try out this cinnamon-apple treat.
Here's the best way to sneak in extra veggies: Roasted beets add a distinctive rustic quality to a classic Bloody Mary.
Traditional sangria has its merits, but the combo of Greek brandy and apricot nectar sets this punch apart from its classic counterparts.
Summer Cocktails
1. Raspberry Ripple Sangria by Josh Tepperberg, Chef and Founder of Dr. Marinade Inc.
• 1 bottle Ice Cream Cellars Raspberry Ripple red wine • 1 pint fresh raspberries • 1Ž2 pint fresh blackberries • 1Ž2 pint fresh blueberries • Juice from 1Ž2 an orange • 1 bundle fresh mint
• Mix the wine, berries and orange juice in a pitcher, cover and refrigerate. • Before serving, add ice to the pitcher or individual glasses, garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of mint.
2. Strawberry Ginger Margarita at Thistle Hill Tavern
• Strawberry Ginger Syrup: • 2 medium sized pieces of ginger • y pint strawberries • 2 y cups water • 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 ounces Sauza gold tequila • 1 ounce triple sec • y ounce fresh lemon juice • y ounce fresh lime juice • ¾ ounce strawberry ginger syrup
Strawberry Ginger Syrup:
• Wash and remove stems from strawberries. • Peel and cut ginger into smaller chucks. • Puree strawberries and ginger in a blender with 1/2 cup of water until completely smooth. • Place strawberry ginger mixture in a saucepan with remaining 2 cups of water and granulated sugar. • Bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently so it does not burn or stick to the pan. Let mixture simmer for 10 minutes then turn off. • Let the syrup cool down to room temperature. Refrigerate overnight. • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.
• Place all ingredients in a y pint glass. Shake and return to a y pint glass • Garnish with lime with and half a strawberry crusted with kosher salt.
3. Stevie Nicks Cocktail at Barmini
• 1.5oz Bombay • 1oz Rhubarb puree, • 3/4oz lemon juice • 1oz goat whey
• Shake all ingredients vigorously with plenty ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with dehydrated rhubarb flakes
4. LIV Basil Pepper Gimlet at South Edison
• 6 grinds of Freshly Ground Black Pepper • Fresh Basil • 1 oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice • 1 1/2 oz Vodka or Gin • Served in a Rocks Glass
• Muddle Fresh Basil • Add Ice • Add Vodka/Gin • Add Lime Juice • Grind Pepper over mixture. • Shake Vigorously until mixture is good and cold. • Strain over fresh ice. • Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and a grind of black pepper.
5. Mai Tai at Nick & Toni's
• 1oz Dilpomatico Blanco • 1oz Rhum Clement VSOP • .5oz Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacoa • 1oz orgeat • 1oz fresh squeezed lime juice • Shake vigourously amp strain over new ice. Garnish with sugar cane amp lime wheel.
For Orgeat: • 2 lbs blanched almonds • 96oz water • 2 lbs demerarra sugar • 2 lbs granulated sugar • 1oz orange blossom water • 8oz Boyd amp Blair High Proof Potato Vodka • 8oz Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum
•Toast almonds for 10-15 min in 400 degree oven •Grind almonds in a blender/food processor in batches with small amounts of the water. •Add remainder of water amp let sit in sealed container overnight @ room temp •Double strain almond mixture, add sugar amp heat on stove top until dissolved do not boil. •Add spirits amp orange blossom water. Store in refrigerator. •Orgeat separates, so shake before use. Keeps for at least a month.
6. The Hinoki Swizzle at Hinoki & the Bird
• 1 oz Amontillado Sherry • 0.5 oz St. Germain • 1 oz Fresh green apple juice • 2 oz Champagne
• Stir all ingredients together and top with about 2 oz of champagne. Fill with crushed ice and garnish with a lemon wedge and apple slice.
7. Graycliff Champagne Cocktail at The Graycliff Hotel
Makes 8 ? 2 ounces apple brandy, such as Calvados ? 1?2 ounce orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier ? 1?2 ounce black raspberry liqueur, such as Chambord ? 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Simple Syrup ? 3 tablespoons chopped apple ? 2 dashes Angostura bitters ? 2 (750 ml) bottles dry Champagne ? 8 maraschino cherries, for garnish ? 8 orange wedges, for garnish ? 8 lime twists, for garnish
? In a glass measuring cup, combine brandy, orange liqueur, black raspberry liqueur, simple syrup, apple, and bitters. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. ? Strain brandy mixture, discarding solids. Pour 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon strained liquid into each of 8 champagne flutes. Top with champagne. Garnish each glass with a cherry, orange wedge, and a lime twist. Serve immediately.
8. Rosé Crush Cocktail at Grace Bay Club
• 2 Scoops of Crushed Ice • 2 Shots of Rose Wine (Minuty is used at Stix on Grace Bay but other Roses will also work) • 1 Shot of Orange Juice • 1 Shot of Cranberry Juice or Raspberry Juice • Fresh Cranberries, Fresh Raspberries and Fresh Mint to Garnish
•Add crushed ice to a martini glass. •Pour 2 shots of Rose and 1 shot each of orange and cranberry or raspberry juice in a mixer and shake. •Pour over ice and garnish with cranberries, raspberries and a sprig of mint
9. Bob Marley Cocktail at Beaches Resorts
• 1Ž2 oz. Grenadine • 1Ž2 oz. Creme de Banana • 1Ž2 oz. Creme de Menthe • 1Ž2 oz. Appleton Estatei V/X Jamaican rum • Splash of 151
• Pour grenadine, creme de banana, creme de menthe and Appleton Estatei V/X Jamaican rum. Put a small layer of 151 on the top and ignite.
10. Philips Head Cocktail at The Arlington Club
• One part Pink Grapefruit Liqueur • 2 Parts Orange Juice • Prosecco
• Combine first two ingredients in a Champagne flute garnished with a Lime Wheel • Top with Prosecco
11. Moscato Crush at Ruschmeyer's
• 2 oz waqar • 6-8 seedless grapes • .75 oz lemon juice • .75 oz simple syrup
12. Endless Summer Cocktail at Surf Lodge
• Muddle 6 red seedless grapes • 3Ž4 oz fresh lemon juice • 1 oz simple syrup • 1 1Ž2 oz Absolute Vodka • 1 oz Chardonnay (land mark) • Served in a highball glass • Garnish: 1 red seedless grape
13. Blueberry Lemonade at The Castle Hill Inn
• Stolichnaya Blueberry – 1.5 oz. • Fresh whole blueberries - 1 oz. muddled • Juice from one lemon wedge • St. Germain - .25 oz. • Lemonade to fill • Garnish with a lemon wedge
14. A Midsummer Night's Dream at Harlow Restaurant
• Created by Chef Danny Ye of Harlow restaurant, NYC • 2 oz Plymouth Gin • 4 dashes of Yuzu juice • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup • 6 sprigs of tarragon (leave leafs on stalks) • 1 lime, cut into 1/8 slices
• Build in a shaker, muddle limes and add tarragon and remaining ingredients. Shake like crazy! Double strain over pellet ice and garnish with a lime wheel and sprig of tarragon.
15. Acai Caipirinha at Navy Beach
• Leblon Cachaça • Lime and Sugar • Cedilla Acai Liquor
• In a mixing glass, muddle the limes and sugar • Add 1/2 an oz. of Cedilla Acai Liquor and 2 oz. of Leblon Cachaça • Fill with ice, shake well and pour all into a rocks glass • Garnish with a lime wedge.
16. Watermelon-Plata Tequila Cocktail at Mesa Grill, Bar Americain, Bobby’s Burger Palace
• u cup sugar • 8 cups watermelon, chunks, seeds removed • Juice of 2 limes • 1 y cups fresh blueberries, plus more for garnish • y cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish • 1 cup silver tequila • Crushed ice
• Combine u cup water with the sugar in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Pour the syrup into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour or overnight. • Puree the watermelon in a food processor until smooth. Strain the juice into a bowl and discard the solids. • Put the syrup, lime juice, blueberries, and mint in a pitcher and muddle until the berries are slightly crushed. Add the tequila and watermelon juice and stir to combine. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. • Serve over crushed ice, garnished with mint leaves and blueberries.
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20 Great Cocktails for Summer
Whatever your drink of choice, here's how to stay cool all summer.
With summer halfway gone, it's time to finally switch up your home cocktail menu to something more seasonally appropriate. After all, you don't want a drink that's best served next to a roaring fireplace. Instead, you need a cocktail that's cool and refreshing, a drink that transports you to a shaded veranda overlooking the ocean. Sound nice, right? Whether it's a classic margarita, a syrupy sweet mojito, or something much more ambitious, here are 20 cocktail recipes that are perfect for summer.
1.5 oz. fresh pineapple juice
.5 oz. fresh lime juice
.5 oz. simple syrup
dehydrated pineapple (optional)
Combine all ingredients, then shake and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a pinch of salt and dehydrated pineapple.
Courtesy of Lauren Schell at Little Branch in New York .
Place 5 to 6 mint leaves in the bottom of a pre-chilled highball glass or pewter cup. Add sugar and muddle slightly. Pack the glass with crushed or finely cracked ice. Add the bourbon and stir briskly until the glass frosts. Add more ice and stir again before serving. Garnish with a mint leaf.
Pour ingredients over ice into a cocktail shaker. Stir (with your finger) and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with an orange twist.
1 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
.5 oz. fresh lime juice
.5 oz. honey syrup
Combine all ingredients, then shake and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda, and serve with an umbrella/paper straw.
Courtesy of Theo Lieberman at Milk & Honey in New York.
Combine all ingredients, then stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Created by Leo Robitschek at The NoMad in NYC .
1 oz. Samogon TM*
1 oz. lime juice, freshly squeezed
Combine in a cocktail shaker and stir. Strain into a highball glass over crushed ice. Garnish with mint or rosemary.
Created by Master Bar Czar and Imbibe's Bartender of the 2016 Ryan Maybee.
6 sour cherries
.5 oz. fresh lime juice
In a cocktail shaker, combine the cherries and the sugar cube. Muddle until the sugar is broken down. Add the lime juice and gin, and then shake. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of ginger ale and garnish with a lime wedge.
2 oz. silver tequila
1 oz. lime juice
Chill a cocktail glass and then rub it's rim with lime juice and dip in coarse salt. Combine the tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice together in a cocktail shaker and shake. Strain into the glass over ice and garnish with a lime wedge.
1.5 oz. hibiscus syrup
.75 oz. sweet vermouth
1 fresh lemon wedge
3 dashes orange bitters
Muddle mint and fresh lemon wedge, then add all other liquid ingredients. Dry shake. Add ice, hard shake. Rinse a cocktail martini coupe with orange bitters. Double strain into the cocktail martini coupe. Garnish with mint leaf.
.5 oz. lime juice
.75 oz. pineapple juice
.5 oz. ginger syrup
Combine the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and stir. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a splash of savory spiced rum.
1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
Combine ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and a Luxardo cherry.
.5 oz. Grade B maple syrup
Add all ingredients to an ice-filled mixing glass and stir well. Strain and pour into a rocks glass. Garnish with lemon and orange zest.
Courtesy of Josh Durr .
1 oz. habanero nectar
3 oz. grapefruit soda
4 cubes ruby red grapefruit
Muddle the grapefruit cubes in a highball glass. Add the rest of the ingredients and crushed ice, and then top with a splash of grapefruit soda.
Add all ingredients into an ice-filled mixing glass and stir well. Strain and pour into a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange zest.
Courtesy of Josh Durr .
2 tbsp simple syrup
2 tbsp lime juice
Muddle two raspberries in the bottom of a highball glass. Add the rest of the ingredients together with ice. Garnish with a lime slice and more raspberries.
1 dash Prosecco
Combine the vodka and elderflower into a cocktail shaker, shake, and then strain into a chilled martini glass. Top it with a splash of Prosecco and garnish with fresh rosemary.
.5 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice
1 tsp super fine sugar
In a Collins glass, muddle the lime juice with 1/2 to 1 tsp of sugar. Add the mint leaves and mash against the side of the glass. Fill glass 2/3 full with cracked ice and pour in the rum. Squeeze in a lime and then throw in the squeezed-out lime shell. Top off with club soda.
.75 oz. fresh lemon juice
Coat the rim of a cocktail glass with sugar. Add the rest of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and stir. Strain into the cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.
3 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. coconut cream
Combine the ingredients in a blender and blend on high with a cup of crushed ice. Pour into a Collins glass and garnish with a cherry, an orange slice, a pineapple slice, or all of the above.
2 cups strawberries
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
12 basil leaves
Place strawberries into blender and add 2 tbsp of sugar. Add about 1/4 of a cup of water and pulse until pureed. In a medium saucepan over a medium-high heat, add the puree and 1 3/4 cup of water. Heat until mixture begins to boil. Allow to cool and then strain through a sieve.
In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry syrup, bourbon, 1 cup of water, lemon juice, basil leaves, and a splash of bitters. Stir and then pour into eight glasses with ice. Garnish each with a basil sprig.
39 Summer Cocktails
Cocktailing for a cookout or crowd? Whether you stay classic or opt for an unexpected sip, these fun drinks pack the right kind of punch.
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris
"This is a great frozen drink. It's so easy to throw together because I always have the ingredients on hand."
Chi Chi Cocktail
"If you like pina coladas like I do, you'll like this drink. It's not too sweet."
White Peach Sangria
"The frozen peach slices are great to use instead of ice, and they taste delicious when you finish your drink."
Mint Julep
"This is the best Mint Julep I've had. It doesn't look like much, but it's very refreshing."
Mojitos by the Pitcher
"This was a great summer drink! We loved having these on our 4th of July picnic. I've already made them twice more."
Watermelon Cocktail
"This cocktail is lovely, light and refreshing for any hot evening. I ended up making two batches because everyone enjoyed them so much."
Recibido Julep
Can't get enough watermelon? Try mixing the juice with some rum, whiskey and mint syrup.
Tequila Punch
"Delish! This is perfect for sipping by the pool. Next time, I'll make it by the pitcher!"
Roffignac Cup #1
With fruity Pimm's, tangy lime juice and spicy ginger, this cocktail is ideal for outdoor sipping.
Peach Paradise
"This is a perfect tropical rum drink! It's flavorful and not too sweet."
The Ultimate Margarita
"There's nothing like a margarita made with fresh lime juice. I used Grand Marnier for the orange liqueur."
Battle of New Orleans
Cool off your bourbon with some orange bitters and a fresh lemon twist.
Lemon Drop Cocktail
"The fresh lemon juice really makes a difference in the taste. Nice combination of sour and sweet, this is an alcoholic lemonade for the over-21 crowd that sneaks up on you because it goes down so easily!"
Summer Berry Mojito
"This is a great Mojito recipe. The drinks are very refreshing and beautiful to look at."
-Lucky in Bayview
Passionfruit & Pink Peppercorn Gimlet
A tropical take on the famous Gimlet, just in time for warmer weather.
Sangria Slush
"Made these to go along with an Italian dinner and by the end of the night they were completely gone! So refreshingly delicious."
Caribbean Rum Punch
"Yummy! This was so easy to make. And it's even good without the rum."
Banana Daiquiri
"WOW! This will be perfect for summer parties, even for the kids without the alcohol."
-Chris from Kansas
Avocado Daiquiri
Here's a drink for avocado lovers who know no bounds.
Pina Colada Martinis
"This drink was so good. I loved the flavor combination."
Pineapple Jell-O Shots
"These were absolutely the best! I made them for a party and they were a hit — all my guests loved them."
Cuban Mojitos
"This drink is absolutely wonderful. They are the perfect refreshment after a summer day in the garden."
Frozen Wine Slush
"The limeade in this adds such a nice tart flavor. Delicious!"
Dr. Ian Malcom
When it comes to tequila, a margarita isn't your only warm weather choice. Coconut simple syrup and pea flower tea just might make this one your new favorite.
Pineapple Cocktail
"I loved this! I thought the amount of each ingredient was exactly right, and the fresh lime juice was a nice touch."
Kiwi & Midori Slushie
"Delicious! These were so good that they went down fast — maybe a little too fast!"
Mango Margaritas
"I added some fruit salad to my cocktail mixture and the drink tasted delicious."
Adult Shirley Temples
"This is a really good-tasting drink. You can't even tell it has vodka in it."
Tropical Tease
Travel to the tropics without an airplane. Fruity liqueurs and Malibu rum give this sweet sip some serious summer appeal.
Summer Fruit Daiquiris
"I love the ease of this recipe. The drink tastes so wonderful, I can't wait to have another."
Ocean Cruiser
"I loved the fresh peach and pineapple. I used frozen fruit which worked fantastically. It made the drink even colder and slushier."
-Mama's Kitchen (Hope)
Mango Sangria
"I served this in over-sized wine glasses with ice and sliced oranges for garnish. It looked nice and tasted great!"
Tropical Rum Punch
"This was a great drink — sweet and tropical. It packs a punch but goes down smoothly, so watch out!"
The Sexy Greek
"This cocktail tasted like liquid candy. It was so good! I'm definitely going to be making this again."
Kate's Wine Cooler
"I'm not a wine drinker, but I loved this cooler. It's light, refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day."
Blue Lagoon
"Sometimes it's just wonderful to be blue. Doesn't drinking something blue make you smile and feel just a bit daring?"
Frozen Mixed Berry Margarita
"This is so yummy. Very refreshing!"
African Fruit Slush
"Love the combination of fruits. It was just sweet enough!"
Jungle Juice Slush
"Great flavor, refreshing and not too sweet. Perfect for our July 4th celebration!"
Summer Cocktails
While we’ll never turn a perfect dry martini away, when warm summer nights roll in, switching it up feels kind of essential. We turned to our very talented bartender friend, Forrest Hudes (who also happens to be a woodworker and musician, naturally) for some ideas on reinventing classics. He spent the day with us at Elysian, a beautiful restaurant and event space tucked away on Los Angeles’ east side, giving us lessons in beet syrup, rose-infused vodka, and the delights of a subtle spin on a classic Old Fashioned. Below, five of his favorites to see us all through summer.
Jitterbug Perfume
“This drink comes from the millennia-long journey undergone in Tom Robbins’ novel of the same name to find the perfect perfume recipe. Along with lemon and jasmine, the secret ingredient turns out to be beets. The syrup takes some time and care to make, but at the end you have a rich crimson syrup and some sugar boiled beets that are great for a garnish or on top of a dessert.”
Dorian Gray
“This surprising-looking drink comes from Jo Leon Guerrero of Huckleberry Bar in Brooklyn. We worked there together and I brought this recipe with me to the West Coast where it has been a crowd pleaser many times. It may not offer you eternal youth, but like the fictional Dorian Gray, Basil will be your best friend. Try infusing your tequila with black pepper for a few days for a twist with a kick.”
Moses Supposes
“A floral twist on a Sidecar. Infusions are a great and amazingly simple way to impress people and add a lot of flavor to a drink. Dried rose petals will make a great infusion, but if you have fresh roses in the garden and no one to give them to an even more delicate flavor will be imparted. The color of this drink, especially contrasted with a fresh mint leaf garnish, is a real eye catcher. Light and refreshing, it will still leave you a little rosey if you aren’t careful.”
The Way Back When
“It is always good to have a few Old Fashioned variations up your sleeve. In an environment of basically three ingredients, little changes can make a big impact. The marriage of the yuzu and lavender makes for something citrus-y, floral, and delicious—it also makes this one slightly lighter. Use demerara syrup, not simple or a sugar cube. It is no harder to make and will add a very noticeable depth of flavor to your drink. White sugar really doesn’t belong anywhere near an Old Fashioned. This recipe features two Los Angeles companies, Miracle Mile Bitters Co. and Greenbar Craft Distillery.”
“As much as I love fancy ingredients, infusions, syrups, bitters, etc., sometimes it is best to get back to basics. For the no-nonsense drinker, there is The Hank. Named after my father, who has one every night, this was the first cocktail recipe I ever learned. A decent reposado tequila, fresh squeezed lime and orange juice, and just the right proportions will make this drink delicious. A great option for those no sugar added types, or after a long night of mixing complicated drinks.”
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