Summer cocktails are perfect for relaxing on the patio, chilling with the girlfriends, a pool party, sipping on the beach, a family barbecue, or just because. With fresh fruit, herbs and spices old favorites are given new twists and unseen before combinations will become new favorites. I can’t wait to try some of these fabulous summer cocktails. Ready to get shaking?
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1. Circo Pomegranate Lemonade
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2. Sex in the Driveway
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Can't have sex on the beach? Have sex in the driveway instead.
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3. Hula Dancer
Via Cocktail Recipes
Pineapple? Vodka? Vanilla? Rum? Lychee syrup? Sign me up!
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4. Fresh Cherry Mojito
Want to try a changeup of the traditional mojito?
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5. White Wine Peach Sangria
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Don't like sangria because don't like red wine? Have a white wine sangria instead!
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6. Hippie Juice
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This might be the best summer cocktail ever.
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7. Skinny Mojito
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On a diet? This skinny version of the classic mojito won't sabotage your weight loss goals.
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8. Island Girl
Via 5 Island-Inspired Cocktails
Classic cocktail ingredients come together in a refreshing summer drink.
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9. Spiked Arnold Palmer’s with Honey Jack Daniel's Whiskey
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They say you can't taste the alcohol in this one.
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10. Fresh Mint Margarita
Add some mintiness to a margarita
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11. Skinny Bikini
Via 8 Skinny Summer Cocktails Under ...
Is there anything not good about coconut vodka?
The Skinny Bikini is a delicious summer cocktail that is sure to be a hit with all your friends. This cocktail is made with coconut vodka, a light and refreshing spirit that is perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. The vodka is mixed with a combination of pineapple juice, lime juice, and a splash of soda water to give it a light, bubbly finish.
The Skinny Bikini is a great option for those looking for a low-calorie cocktail. Coconut vodka contains fewer calories than other spirits, making this a great choice for those looking to watch their waistline. The citrus juices used in the cocktail also add a boost of vitamin C, helping to keep your immune system strong.
The Skinny Bikini is very easy to make at home. All you need to do is combine the coconut vodka, pineapple juice, and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake the ingredients together and then strain into a glass with a lime wedge garnish. Add a splash of soda water and enjoy!
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12. Blackberry Sage Cooler
Via Tuesday Ten: Summer Cocktails
Beautiful and you can enjoy the benefits of fresh blackberries and sage.
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13. Pink Grapefruit Mojito Mimosa
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Mojita mimosa - even the name sounds so dreamy
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14. Elderflower Champagne Cocktail
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Summer cocktails with a spritz - so fashionable, so sophisticated.
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15. Indian Summer Cocktail
Peach. Mango. Champagne. A match made in heaven.
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16. Strawberry Moscow Mule Cocktail
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That mule doesn't seem so 'ornery now!
This Strawberry Moscow Mule Cocktail is the perfect summer refreshment for any occasion. The classic Moscow Mule is a combination of vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice, but this version adds a sweet and fruity twist with the addition of strawberries. The combination of the tart lime and the sweet strawberries creates a balanced and refreshing flavor. The drink is also easy to make, requiring only a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time.
To make this Strawberry Moscow Mule Cocktail, you will need vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and strawberries. Start by muddling the strawberries in a shaker with a few drops of lime juice. Next, add the vodka and the remaining lime juice and shake vigorously. Strain the mixture into a copper mug filled with ice and top with the ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few extra strawberries.
This cocktail is perfect for a summer day, whether you’re enjoying a night out on the patio or hosting a backyard barbecue. It’s an easy way to impress your guests with a delicious and refreshing drink. Add a few extra strawberries for a more vibrant color, or substitute the vodka for tequila for a different twist.
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17. Champagne, Grapefruit, Sage Cocktail
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Fruity, fresh and fizzy.
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18. Watermelon Cooler
Via Watermelon Coolers from Pizzazzerie
With rum, without rum. Either way it's yummy.
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19. White Sangria with Melon, Ginger Liqueur and Berries!
Via White Sangria
What a stunning combination. Don't you just love melon and ginger?
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20. Frozen Pomegranate Margaritas
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Some of the most perfect cocktails for summer are frozen.
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21. Berry Mojito
Add berries to brighten up your mojito.
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22. The Gin Rickey
Via Friday Happy Hour: The Gin ...
Ok, so this really is just a gin and tonic with lime, but the name sounds kinda' cool.
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23. Vodka Lavender Lemonade
Via Follow The Effortless Chic
I think this is what you call grown up lemonade.
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24. Pineapple Cooler
The sun is beating down. It's time for the pineapple to come out to play. The fresh lavender is a nice touch.
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25. Your Sageness
It seems like sage is becoming the favorite cocktail herb.
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26. Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade
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Lemonade gets a Southern makeover.
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27. The Crazy Worm
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Gummy worms in a cocktail. Too right sister.
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28. Cherry Beer Margarita
Via Tuesday Ten: Summer Cocktails
A change up on the beer with a margarita chaser. All in one glass.
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29. Summer Peach
Via 8 Skinny Summer Cocktails Under ...
Peachy keen.
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30. Blackberry Bramble
Via 16 Skinny Summer Cocktails
Blackberries make gin taste soooo good.
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31. Pineapple Cilantro Julep
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Don't like mint julep? Here's the alternative.
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32. Light Summer Cocktail
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Simple ingredients. Simple to make. Simply delicious.
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33. Guava Grapefruit Summer Cocktail
Guava. Grapefruit. Gorgeous.
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34. Italia Libera
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Rum gets a herby hit with Amaro.
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35. Basil Gimlet
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So green. So scrummy.
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36. Summer Sunset
Via 5 Amazing Summer Cocktail Recipes
Start the day with a tequila sunrise and end it with a tequila sunset
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37. Sunset in Paris Cocktail
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Romance in a glass.
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38. Fresh Cherry Margarita
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I'm having me one of those.
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39. Sonic Screwdriver
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For Doctor Who fans everywhere.
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40. Watermelon Jalapeño Cocktail
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Wowzer! Perfect if you like a hit of chili.
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41. Watermelon Champagne Sangria
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Sangria goes sophisticated.
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42. Raspberry Daiquiri
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Everyone should know how to make at least one flavor of daiquiri.
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43. Watermelon Frosty
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Ohhh yum! Watermelon, coconut, vodka. My mouth is watering.
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44. Sweet-and-Salty Dog
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There's less than 200 calories in this little darling.
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45. Teenage Dream
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I'm not sure teenagers should be let loose on the vodka.
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46. Pink Margarita 1
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Turn your margarita camp pink with Campari.
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47. Tequila Sunrise Sangria
Via Sweet Summer Cocktails - Cookerati
Add a touch of Mexico to your Spanish sangria.
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48. Pink Grapefruit Margarita
Margarita likes to act a little tart every now and then.
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49. Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Via Closet Cooking: Strawberry Basil Lemonade
XXX rated lemonade.
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50. Coconut & Cardamom Summer Cocktail
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This just reeks of the Indian sub-continent.
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51. Pineapple Planter's Punch
Antebellum mansions, Southern belles, and the distinct whiff of the tropics.
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52. Malibu Bay Breeze
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Just a sip will have you thinking of the gentle cooling winds coming off the sea.
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53. Brandy Slush
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Why have dessert when you can have a cocktail?
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54. Pomegranate-Peach Sangria
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Sangria has an affinity with so many delicious summer fruits.
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55. Rosé Crush Cocktail
Via Summer Cocktails
So pretty, so scrummy.
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56. Light S'more Summer Cocktail
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The best way to enjoy s'mores in the summer.
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57. Blueberry Cocktail:
Classic martini meets trendy mojito.
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58. Blackberry Mint Julep
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Temper the taste of mint with sweet blackberries.
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59. The Vino Quencher
Via Low-Calorie Cocktails – YouBeauty.com
A light version of the classic sangria.
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60. Paloma
Via 15 Summer Cocktails to Enjoy ...
You don't have to wait for Cinco de Mayo to enjoy a Paloma.
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61. Summer Cocktail
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Make a pitcher for a party.
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62. Cantaloupe Quenchers
It isn't just watermelons that make great summer cocktails.
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63. Pimm's Cup
Via 50 Things to Drink This ...
Henley Regatta. A Day at the Races. A summer picnic. Or, just wherever.
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64. Pucker Watermelon Passion Spritzer
Via Beyond Watermelon Oreos: 5 sweet, ...
Doesn't this sound delicious?
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65. Sake Sunrise
Via Best Low-Calorie Cocktails for Summer
Ok. I'm intrigued. I've never heard of sake being used in a cocktail before.
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66. Whiskey Slush Summer Cocktail
Via Whiskey Slush
A new way to enjoy a wee dram or two.
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67. Skinny Fresh Watermelon Margarita
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Our favorite margarita gets the skinny treatment.
How many of these tempting summer cocktails are you noting down to try?
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