13 Refreshing Cocktails to Keep You Cool All Summer Long
Quench your thirst and elevate your summer gatherings with these refreshing summer cocktail recipes. From fruity sangrias and zesty margaritas to tropical punches and cool mojitos, these drinks are perfect for any warm-weather occasion. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard barbecue, these cocktails will add a splash of fun and flavor to your summer celebrations.
Basil Vodka Gimlet Cocktail
Enjoy the best basil cocktail with this easy basil vodka gimlet recipe made with lime juice, vodka, a touch of sweetness, and fresh basil for a perfectly refreshing drink!
Sparkling Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail
Sparkling Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail recipe combines fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, tangy grapefruit vodka, and a sparkling fizz. This grapefruit cocktail nails the perfect refreshing, tangy taste and is also easy to make!
Bahama Mama from The Bahamas
A Bahama Mama is a tropical drink popular in the Bahamas (duh). Made with two types of rum, orange juice, and pineapple juice, this drink is so tropical it’ll make you think you’re sunbathing on a beach!
Strawberry Martini
This fruity strawberry martini is an easy and delicious vodka cocktail to make this spring. Made with strawberry syrup infused with real strawberries for a powerful strawberry flavor. Then shaken with vodka and a bit of lemon juice and served in a chilled glass.
Lemon Drop Dazzler
This sweet and tart Lemon Drop Dazzler is made with vodka, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water. Light and refreshing like a with all the bright lemon flavor you love!
Spicy Caipirinha Cocktail
A traditional Brazilian beverage gets a spicy twist and is lightened up with a secret ingredient. Grab a bottle of Cachaça and switch up your cocktail game with this Spicy Jalapeño Caipirinha Cocktail!
Cosmopolitan Drink Recipe
The iconic Cosmopolitan Martini cocktail is made with only four simple ingredients and makes the most beautiful and delicious drink. This Cosmopolitan cocktail has the perfect balance of fruity, tart and sweet without being overly sweet.
Easy Pomegranate Clementine Vodka Cocktail
This easy Pomegranate Clementine Vodka Cocktail recipe is party ready! It’ll appeal to the boozy purest as well as the occasional sipper.
Blueberry Moscow Mule Cocktail
Blueberry Moscow Mule cocktail recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a refreshing, flavored moscow mule! Fresh blueberries are muddled with lime and mint to make a fruity mule without having to make a syrup!
Best Fresh Blackberry Cocktail Recipe
It will be love at first sip with this blackberry cocktail recipe! A Blackberry Vodka Smash has fresh blackberries muddled with lemon juice and a splash of simple syrup, topped with bubbly soda for the perfect effervescent, refreshing drink!
Spiked Lemon Shake-Up Cocktail
Spiked Lemon Shake-Up Cocktail is your classic vodka lemonade drink brought to the next level. It’s still quick and easy to throw together, but has a fresher taste, just like those timeless lemon shake-ups enjoyed at fairs and festivals.
Broiled Grapefruit Margarita
Broiled Grapefruit Margarita recipe will make you never want to go back to traditional margaritas again. The smokey tanginess of brûléed ruby red grapefruit juice pairs perfectly with tequila, orange triple sec, and fresh lime juice. This is not your average margarita recipe – infinitely better!
Cucumber Cosmo
A Cucumber Cosmo is made with cucumber vodka, fresh lime juice, triple sec, and cranberry. This cucumber cocktail recipe is a refreshing, elevated twist on a classic pink cosmopolitan!
