These refreshing Summer Cocktails are here to help you relax and recharge when the weather gets hot. Whether you’re by the pool or enjoying a laid-back happy hour, these boozy beverages are bound to hit the spot!
What Drinks Are Good for Summer?
Any drink that can cool you down with a single sip is ideal for the summer season. From frozen mixed drinks to cocktails on the rocks, these recipes are perfect for those warmer months when you’re frequently in need of a refresher. Not only are they cold, boozy and satisfying, but they’re also super easy to make!
How to Keep Summer Cocktails Cold
There are quite a few ways you can help your cocktails stay nice and cold when it’s hot outside. Try chilling your glasses in the fridge before you fill them with ice and pour in the drink. If you’re mixing up a whole pitcher for an outdoor event, pour the cocktail into a large water bottle and keep it in a cooler filled with ice. That way, everyone can simply scoop up some ice with their glass and pour in the beverage!
Concerned that the ice cubes will melt and water down your drink? Don’t stress! You could always opt for frozen fruit or reusable plastic ice cubes instead.
16 Summer Cocktails You Have to Try
These cold and refreshing cocktails are perfect for summer! You can mix them up in minutes for a boozy refresher that everyone will swoon over.
This insanely simple mixed drink is full of fresh strawberry flavor. It’s naturally sweetened with agave and jazzed up with seltzer water and fresh basil leaves!
Cool mint, flirty elderflower and citrusy lime infuse this light and refreshing cocktail with a lovely combination of flavors. It’ll quickly become a new favorite!
This bubbly twist on a beachside classic will have you slurping up every last drop. It’s easy to make with just 4 ingredients!
Served on ice with your favorite fresh fruits, this simple spritzer can be made as a single serving or a pitcher. It’s a light, bright and satisfying way to quench your thirst.
Even though this Mexican-style masterpiece has a kick of heat from the jalapeño-infused tequila, it’s still incredibly refreshing. Get ready to fall in love at first sip!
Looking for a more classic margarita? You can’t go wrong with this naturally sweetened thirst-quencher. Each serving is under 140 calories!
This fizzy brunch favorite is great for any time of day, especially during the summertime. It’s full of peachy goodness with a hint of raspberry and mint from the garnishes.
This easy virgin cocktail will cool you down like none other. With tons of fruity variations to explore, my go-to version features sweet puréed pineapple and strawberries.
Full of grapefruit and lime goodness, this 5-minute mixed drink turns basic tequila blanco into a summery godsend. Its tajín rim and fresh garnishes make it perfect for fancy occasions, yet it’s easy enough for a lazy night in!
This fruity alcohol-free beverage is a huge hit with kids and adults alike. With the option to make it boozy if you want to, you’ll be sipping on this blackberry-pineapple masterpiece all summer long.
Rum punch is a must-have at any party, and this pineapple version makes the crowd-favorite cocktail more irresistible than ever. It’s made with coconut rum for the ultimate tropical refresher!
Watermelon and cucumber just might be the most refreshing fruits of all time. This bubbly, boozy mixed drink is here to prove it!
This vibrant cocktail combines the cool mint flavor of a classic mojito with the sweet tang of fresh raspberries. You’ll want to whip it up for every guest that visits this summer!
A strawberry smoothie—but make it boozy. These ultra-refreshing margaritas will have you scraping your glass with a spoon!
Made with 4 ingredients plus a classic rim of salt, this crave-worthy grapefruit cocktail is sure to satisfy. Its pretty pink color and classy garnishes make it turn heads at any party or gathering.
This low-calorie mixed drink will help you beat the heat on even the most sweltering summer days. Coconut water, lime juice, vodka and blended watermelon combine into one irresistible thirst-quencher.
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