25 Summer Cocktails You’ll Want to Sip on Repeat
A round of drinks will help y’all cool down on a hot day.
As temperatures soar, let your cocktail game follow suit. Whether you’re sitting on the porch with a frosty glass in hand or passing pitchers around at a backyard BBQ, summer is all about bright, bold sips in the sunshine. It’s the perfect time of year to infuse your beverages with fruity flavors, bubbly bursts, and vibrant colors that suit the season. We’re talking watermelon margaritas for taco night, piña coladas for poolside hangouts, and blueberry mojitos for patio happy hours.
Whatever the occasion and no matter what you’re craving, there's a perfect pour for every sunny get-together. Looking to put ripe fruit to good use? Mix up a round of peach Bellinis or white wine spritzers loaded with bright berries. If you prefer something with a kick, a spicy pineapple margarita will make your taste buds dance. Of course, you can’t go wrong with classic cocktails like a crisp Aperol spritz, fizzy Paloma, or minty mojito during the warmest days of the year. After stirring up these summer cocktails, all you need is a few party dips and your favorite grilling recipes, and you'll be ready for a day full of fun in the sun!
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Pineapple juice and orange liqueur give this spicy margarita a fruity flair for a summer cocktail that’s both sweet and spicy—yet incredibly refreshing.
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Spiked Arnold Palmer
Iced tea and lemonade is the ultimate summer pairing, but adding a splash of bourbon to this classic seasonal beverage makes it happy hour-approved.
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Blueberry Mojitos
If there’s anything better than a minty mojito on a hot summer day, it’s one mixed with a bright blueberry syrup! This summer cocktail comes together with six ingredients, and it promises a fizzy, fruity flair in every slurp.
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Lemon Drop Martini
If you’re craving a summer cocktail that tastes like sunshine, whip up this lemon drop martini. With a zesty citrus flavor at the front and center, this drink is pure sweet-tart perfection.
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Peach Bellini
Summer cocktails aren’t just for balmy evenings. Whether you serve them with brunch or sip one by the pool, peach Bellinis are packed with fresh peaches and strawberries, and they deliver a sparkly consistency.
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Strawberry Daiquiri
You only need four ingredients for frozen drink heaven: strawberries, sugar, lime juice, and rum. If you want to make them non-alcoholic, you can throw in a splash of rum extract for flavor instead.
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Aperol Spritz
Looking to serve a crowd? This trendy option is the way to go. Simply pour Aperol, prosecco, and sparkling water over ice and garnish. And just look at that color!
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Paloma
Craving a drink that's as sunny as the day? Shake up a playful paloma! Bursting with tequila, zesty lime juice, a pinch of salt, fresh grapefruit juice, and a splash of grapefruit soda, it’s tangy, fizzy, and effortlessly fun.
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Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
Turn up the heat this summer with a subtle spicy spike. You start with jalapeño tequila and add triple sec, lime juice, and a sugar syrup for the perfect balance of spicy, tart, and sweet.
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Hurricane Cocktail
Chock full of fruity flavors and rum, this tropical cocktail is a refreshing escape in a glass! It's both tangy and sweet, thanks to passion fruit juice, orange juice, and grenadine.
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White Sangria
Having trouble choosing between white wine and prosecco? Have a taste of both in the same drink, along with fresh pops of citrus, apple, mango, and strawberry.
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Mojito
Growing mint in your garden? Try this icy mojito recipe that's loaded with the fresh herbs. There's also plenty of lime juice and a bit of sugar for sweetness.
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Piña Colada
If you like piña coladas and gettin' caught in the rain, make this recipe all summer and plan your escape... to the kitchen to make another batch.
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Watermelon Margarita
It wouldn't be summer without juicy watermelon! Here, the sweet fruit gets blended into a classic margarita.
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Frosé
If "frosé, all day" is your summer motto, you don't have to go out to have some. Nope, just make it at home with four simple ingredients that take a whirl in your blender.
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Tequila Sunrise
The colors of red, orange, and yellow will remind you of a beautiful summer sunrise. For an extra pop of fun, add a cherry on top!
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Bee's Knees
This refreshing cocktail truly is the bee's knees! It's the perfect balance of sweet honey, tart lemon juice, and herbal gin.
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Ranch Water
This lightened-up drink is Ree Drummond's go-to cocktail and it's easy to see why. It's refreshing and it comes together in just a couple of minutes!
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Campari Spritz
If you like Aperol but wish it was a little less sweet, try Campari instead! It will give your cocktail a bittersweet and herbaceous flavor that contrasts the juice and prosecco perfectly.
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White Wine Spritzer
Wine lovers will appreciate this refreshing bubbly drink. It combines chilled white wine with sparkling water and fruity ice cubes.
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