Summer is almost here, so why not celebrate with nice, refreshing fruity alcoholic drinks? These recipes are very easy to make and taste great, so how could you pass them up? Go ahead and check out the list below and let me know the fruity alcoholic drinks that are your favorites!
If you love your lemonade, this beverage should definitely be added to your list of fruity alcoholic drinks to try. The tangy-sweetness of pink lemonade and the carbonation from the lemon lime soda make this drink a crowd pleaser! Yum!
Ingredients:
1 (750 ml) bottle Sutter Home White Zinfandel
2 cans (12 oz each) of frozen pink lemonade
2 cans (12 oz each) of lemon-lime soda
Lemon and lime fruit wedges for garnish
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl, and then serve.
Garnish with lime and lemon wedges if desired.
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Get ready to sink your fangs into this drink, ladies! The tartness of the cranberry or pomegranate juice and the citrus-y flavor of the pineapple make this drink irresistible!
Ingredients:
1 to 2 ounces (1/8 to 1/4 cup) spiced rum
3 ounces (about 1/3 cup) cranberry or pomegranate juice
3 ounces (about 1/3 cup) pineapple juice
Splash of grenadine syrup
Directions:
Pour the rum, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine in an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
Shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
Source: ezrapoundcake.com
This is one of my favorites! The fact that this drink has both vanilla ice cream and raspberry sherbet sends this drink over the top!
Ingredients:
1 liter sparkling champagne
1¼ cups fruit punch
1¼ cups ginger ale
1¼ cups orange juice
1 pint fresh strawberries
1 pint raspberry sherbet
1 pint vanilla ice cream
Directions:
Chill juices and sodas before using. Then, mix juices, soda and wine in punch bowl.
Add strawberries and stir. Spoon in ice-cream and sherbet, mixing. Add ice ball preferably made of frozen punch. Garnish with strawberries, kiwi, and orange slice!
Who doesn't love slushees? This recipe incorporates the flavors of cranberry, lemon and lime to create a tasty summer treat!
Ingredients:
2 cups Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
1/3 cup rum
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in an 8-inch square non-metal pan; stir until sugar is dissolved. Cover and freeze 6 hours or overnight.
To serve, scrape a fork over the surface of the frozen mixture and spoon a heaping 1 cup into a 10 oz. glass. Add a little more cranberry cocktail and stir to form slush. Makes 6 servings.
Source: oceanspray.com
Here's another recipe for you lemonade fans out there! Incorporating two unique flavors, watermelon and kiwi, you'll surely have a great time sipping this beverage on a hot summer day!
Ingredients:
1½ oz. kiwi syrup (available at most liquor stores)
5 oz. lemonade
3 oz. watermelon juice
1½ oz. vodka
Garnish: watermelon wedge
**Directions:
**Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Garnish with a watermelon wedge.
Source: cosmopolitan.com
The exotic flavors of mango and pineapple are infused into this drink. Pure fruit and juice go straight into this beverage and make this cocktail worth consuming!
Ingredients:
2 1/2 small ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups), plus 1/2 mango cut into slices with skin, for garnish
4 ounces best-quality golden rum
4 cups fresh pineapple juice (from a 4 1/2-pound pineapple)
Fresh tropical fruit, such as dragon fruit and star fruit, for garnish
Directions:
Puree mangoes, rum, and 1/2 cup water in a blender. Pour 2 ounces puree into each of six 12-ounce glasses. Fill glasses with ice, and top off with pineapple juice. Garnish with tropical fruit.
Source: marthastewart.com
This sangria has it all! So many different types of fruits and juices are incorporated into this one drink!
Ingredients:
1 (750 ml) bottle of red or white zinfandel
4 cups of cranberry juice
2 cups of pomegranate juice
1 cup of orange juice
3/4 cup of simple syrup
1 apple, unpeeled, cored, quartered & sliced thin
1 orange, halved and sliced thin
1 lemon, halved and sliced thin
1/2 cup of fresh cranberries
1/4 cup of pomegranate seeds
San Pellegrino sparkling water
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients in an extra large storage container, taste and adjust flavors to your liking. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Stir before serving and transfer to pitchers or pour by the glass. Use a pair of tongs to extract some of the fruit for each glass, add ice to each glass, and fill glasses, leaving about an inch of free space at the top. Top each glass off with a splash of Pellegrino and lightly stir.
Source: deepsouthdish.com
This beverage has a humorous name, but it's pretty darn tasty too! Fruity and delicious, you can't pass this one up!
Ingredients:
5 cups of orange juice
2 cups lemon-lime soda chilled
1 ½ cups vodka
½ cup maraschino cherry juice
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Lemon slices and rosemary sprigs for garnish
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Then serve over ice. Garnish if desired.
Source: myrecipes.com
I really want to try this one! I love blackberries! It's a must try for any berry-lover! Plus, it's a pretty easy cocktail to make!
Ingredients:
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 large blackberries
Crushed ice
1 ounce crème de mûre
1 1/2 ounces dry gin, such as Plymouth
Directions:
Combine the lemon juice and blackberries in a rocks glass and muddle until the berries are broken up.
Add some crushed ice and the crème de mûre and gin, stir to combine, and serve.
Source: chow.com
How could I forget coconut? This daiquiri recipe puts a nice twist on the original strawberry daiquiri. The coconut rum really adds an extra kick to the drink!
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cup(s) (about 12 ounces) chopped fresh or frozen (not thawed) strawberries
3 tablespoon(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) lime juice
3 cup(s) ice cubes
3/4 cup(s) coconut-flavored rum, such as Malibu
Directions:
Combine strawberries, sugar, and lime juice together in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add ice cubes and rum and blend until frothy. Transfer mixture to a pitcher and serve.
Source: eatingwell.com
If you're looking for a refreshing cocktail to serve at your next girly night, this is the one. The combination of mint and passion fruit is tasty and sure to please everyone.
Ingredients:
2 ounces passion fruit mojito mix
1 ounce white rum
Ice
Club soda
Mint and lime
Directions:
Shake the mojito mix and rum with the ice in a cocktail shaker. Pour into tall glasses and top off with club soda. Garnish each with a sprig of mint and a lime slice.
Source: Delish
This is a really old recipe that has been around a long time. You may never have heard of it before, but one sip and you'll be wondering where it has been all your life.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup dark rum
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon Amaretto
1 tablespoon grenadine
Ice
Orange peels
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker. Pour over ice in tall glasses and garnish with twisted orange peels.
Source: countryliving.com
The Plantation Punch is a delightful mix of tropical flavors and rum that brings a Caribbean vibe to any gathering. It's deceptively simple to make and the end result is a sweet, rich and tangy cocktail that is utterly refreshing. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue, a casual get-together, or just longing for a taste of the tropics, this punch delivers. Don't forget to give the orange peel a little twist over the glass to release the essential oils before dropping it in, it adds a lovely aromatic touch to this enchanting concoction.
If you like your drinks colorful, this one will not let you down. It's bright blue hue is fun to look at and the drink itself is pretty wonderful too. This one is perfect for a day in the backyard!
Ingredients:
4 cups ice
1 cup chilled pineapple juice
1/2 cup blue curacao
1/2 cup rum
1/2 cup cream of coconut
4 pineapple slices
4 maraschino cherries
Directions:
Place the ice, pineapple juice, blue curacao, rum and cream of coconut into a blender and puree until smooth. Divide evenly among 4 glasses and garnish each with a pineapple slice and a cherry.
Source: countryliving.com
Can't get enough bananas? They sure are a tasty tropical fruit and they are perfect for cocktails because they blend so well with other ingredients. You will love this. I promise!
Ingredients:
1 ounce coconut rum
1 ounce banana liquer
Pineapple juice
Directions:
Pour the rum and liquer over ice in a tall glass. Fill with pineapple juice.
Source: goodcocktails.com
If you're in search of a refreshing twist, the Banana Boat is your go-to summer delight. It's effortlessly simple yet packed with flavor. The smooth blend of coconut rum and banana liqueur creates a tropical flavor profile that instantly transports you to a beach getaway with each sip. Topped with pineapple juice, this concoction achieves the perfect balance between sweet and fruity. Serve it garnished with a slice of banana or pineapple wedge to amp up the presentation and add an extra nibble of freshness. This drink surely brings the vibe of an island vacation right to your glass. Cheers to sunsets and good times!
Not only does this drink have a fruity flavor, but it's also a really great color and fun to order in the bar. You can make it yourself at home too, so you can indulge a craving anytime the mood strikes.
Ingredients:
2 ounces Chambord liquer
1 ounce blackberry brandy
1 ounce cherry brandy
1 ounce amaretto
1 ounce citrus flavored vodka
Orange, pineapple and grapefruit juice
Directions:
Pour the alcohol ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker. Add a splash of each of the juices. Shake and strain the cocktail into ice-filled glasses.
Source: mixthatdrink.com
This vibrant concoction is as entertaining to craft as it is to sip. With its rich purple hue and a hint of sweetness balanced by citrus notes, it's the perfect drink to brighten up any gathering or to simply enjoy during a relaxed evening at home. If throwing a party, consider serving the Purple People Eater in a large punch bowl, garnished with slices of orange and cherries, allowing guests to help themselves to this delightful and eye-catching tipple. Remember to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste—you might prefer more of the fruity juices or a stronger hint of amaretto. Cheers to a fun and flavorful experience!
Aren't the names for cocktails funny sometimes? This one tastes great, but you'll wonder where the name came from. This is a fun cocktail to sip, but be careful. It will get you into trouble if toss back too many of them.
Ingredients:
1 ounce peach schnapps
1 ounce melon flavored liqueur
3 drops Irish cream
Directions:
Combine the peach schnapps and liqueur in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Drizzle in the drops of Irish cream.
Source: food.com
If gin is your liquor of choice, you are going to find this cocktail mouthwatering. It's got just the right amount of pucker and and fruity flavors and will set the mood for a festive occasion any time you want to have one.
Ingredients:
1 lemon
1 1/2 ounces gin
3 strawberries
1 ounce simple syrup
Directions:
Muddle the strawberries, simply syrup and the juice from the lemon in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and the gin and shake the mixture well to combine. Pour the drink with the ice into a glass and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Source: ahouseinthehills.com
So, ladies, have you tried any of these beverages? If so, which ones, and did you enjoy them? If not, which ones would you like to try? Also, feel free to offer up another fruity cocktail recipe!
This article written in collaboration with editor, Eliza Martinez