And now…the best summer cocktails!
More summer drinks
Want summer drinks by alcohol type? Here are a few more collections of summer cocktails grouped by spirit: As two cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes in our library, we’ve reviewed all our drink recipes and found all the best summer cocktails to try!
Types of summer cocktails and drinks
There are classics like the minty mojito and the tangy margarita, frozen drinks like the daiquiri and piña colada, punches like sangria and fruity lemonade recipes, and bubbly drinks like the highball and the spritz. Really—we want to drink them all! See below to search by category or scroll down to get started on the recipe! Variations: Raspberry Mojito, Strawberry Mojito or Mojito Pitcher Recipe Variations: Amaro Spritz, Campari Spritz, Variations: Virgin Piña Colada, Frozen Piña Colada, Painkiller Variations: White Sangria, Rose Sangria, Watermelon Sangria, Peach Sangria, and Red Sangria Variations: Try all our Margarita Recipes (Mezcal, Cadillac, Jalapeño and more) Variation: Frozen Daiquiri, Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri, Banana Daiquiri or Frozen Mango Daiquiri Variation: Watermelon Mule, Mexican Mule, Mezcal Mule, Irish Mule, Gin Gin Mule or Kentucky Mule Variation: Lillet G&T Variations: Spike any of our lemonade flavors: try Basil Lemonade, Blueberry Vodka Lemonade, Mint Lemonade, Cucumber Lemonade or Strawberry Lemonade Variations: Watermelon Vodka Cocktail, Watermelon Cocktail with Gin, Watermelon Margarita, Watermelon Mule Variations: Red Wine Spritzer, White Wine Spritzer Variations: Tequila and Tonic, Whiskey Tonic, or Strawberry Basil G&T Variation: Strawberry Vodka Cocktail Variations: Gin Gimlet, French Gimlet, Vodka Gimlet Also try: Lime Rickey, Cherry Lime Rickey or Raspberry Lime Rickey Also try: Limoncello Mojito or Limoncello Martini Variation: Hemingway Daiquiri Variations: Peach Margarita, Watermelon Margarita, Raspberry Margarita, Prickly Pear Margarita, Creamy Coconut Margarita
Got a bottle of vodka? Try these 20 Summer Vodka Cocktails. Got gin? Go for 10 Summer Gin Cocktails or Simple Gin Cocktails. Round up your rum for 15 Summer Rum Cocktails. Want to use bourbon? Try these 12 Summer Bourbon Cocktails. Blend up these frosty 10 Must-Try Frozen Alcoholic Drinks.
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More types of cocktails
There are lots more great cocktail recipes to try outside of these summer cocktails! Here are some of our best summer drink collections: 5 from 3 reviews To convert to ounces, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
Sour Cocktails All the very best sours: Boston Sour, Sidecar, even the Margarita and Mojito. Lemon Cocktails or Lime Cocktails The best cocktails to make when you’re craving citrus! Includes so many classics. Gin Cocktails All the classics: Gin Fizz, Gin and Tonic, and more! Bourbon Cocktails Try these bourbon greats: the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, and more. Champagne Cocktails These cocktails are light and bubbly! Perfect for celebration. Cranberry Cocktails Vibrant cranberry cocktails are so refreshing, like Vodka Cranberry and Sea Breeze. Frozen Alcoholic Drinks Cool off with Frose or Frozen Sangria.
