From Pool to Patio: 37 Summer Cocktail Recipes

Skip the expensive rooftop bar and turn your home into a summer oasis! We’ve got 36 delicious and easy summer drink recipes, including cocktails and mocktails, for all your entertaining needs. Why spend a fortune on one drink when you can make a whole batch for the same price? These recipes are perfect for relaxing by the pool, enjoying the beach, or having a fun get-together. From frozen favorites to icy margaritas and tropical blends, there’s something for everyone to celebrate the sunshine with!

Watermelon Paloma

Looking for a refreshing summer cocktail that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing? Try this mouth-watering watermelon Paloma with tequila, citrus, and fresh watermelon juice! With its tangy and sweet flavors, it’s the perfect drink to sip on a hot day and unwind with friends.
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Layered Coconut Mango Tropical Rum Slushie

Experience the taste of summer with a delightfully layered coconut mango tropical rum slushie. This frozen mango cocktail combines the sweetness of fruit with the tropical flavors of coconut and rum for a refreshing boozy kick. Perfect for summer BBQs or any occasion, this frozen treat made with frozen fruit chunks is guaranteed to be a favorite among tropical rum cocktail enthusiasts, delivering the ultimate summer refreshment you’ve been craving.
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Zesty Kiwi Jalapeño Margarita

Looking for a delicious and eye-catching cocktail? Try this kiwi jalapeno margarita recipe with a chili-rimmed glass! It’s the perfect combination of spice and zest and is sure to impress your guests. If you love tequila and are looking for a fruity twist, this is the cocktail for you!
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Watermelon Gin Tonic

Elevate your summer BBQ experience with the knowledge of this delightful watermelon gin tonic featuring refreshing cucumber. This light and flavorful cocktail combines the essence of summer with crisp cucumber ribbons and juicy watermelon, making it a perfect choice for a sunny get-together or backyard BBQ. Don’t miss out on this refreshing watermelon cucumber drink that will become a highlight of your summer festivities.
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Easy Frozen Mint Julep Slushie

Mint simple syrup and bourbon are served over ice and garnished with fresh mint to make the iconic mint julep slushie. An easy frozen mint julep is like a Southern take on mojito, using bourbon in place of the rum.
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Elderflower Mojito Rum Cocktail

This delicious elderflower mojito is a breeze to prepare. You only need 6 ingredients to make it. The fruity, floral flavour of elderflower works beautifully in this lime and rum cocktail.
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Sparkling Blueberry Ice Cream Float

Cool and refreshing, this sparkling blueberry ice cream float recipe is sure to impress you. With a combination of blueberries, lemon, bourbon vanilla ice cream and a touch of lemon and lime, this will please your palate. It’s great for the kids as well as the grownups, and it’s easy to make. If you are looking for a frozen or fresh blueberry recipe idea, this is one to try.
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Pink Starburst Shots

A shot that tastes just like Starburst candy! These Pink Starburst Shots are going to be hit at your next party!
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Blackberry Moscow Mule

This blackberry cocktail recipe is a wonderful summer drink. Blackberries are abundant during the summer and work so well with the other flavours in this drink. Try it if you also love ginger beer.
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Honeydew Melon Margarita

Looking for a new cocktail recipe? This honeydew melon margarita is fresh, sweet, and delicious – perfect for sipping hot days! Learn how to make it with our easy recipe.
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Bourbon Old Fashioned Cocktail

The bourbon old-fashioned cocktail may be classic, but its timeless appeal cannot be denied. With just a few ingredients, including bourbon, you can create a truly exquisite experience. Join us as we delve into the realm of the best old-fashioned recipe, unraveling the secrets behind this delightful and flavorful cocktail.
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Hard Spiked Peach Iced Tea Lemonade

Introducing a game-changing cocktail: the spiked peach iced tea lemonade. This irresistible blend of flavors is hailed as one of the best alcoholic peach tea recipes ever made. Indulge in this hard spiked iced tea lemonade and prepare to fall in love with its refreshing combination of iced tea and lemonade!
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Prosecco Frozen Peach Bellini Cocktail

Indulge in the ultimate peach and prosecco delight with this irresistible frozen peach Bellini recipe. Loved and enjoyed every time, it’s a cocktail worth mastering and adding to your repertoire. Embrace the summer vibes and treat yourself to the refreshing combination of peach and prosecco in this beloved peach Bellini cocktail recipe.
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Cranberry Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Get ready for a girls’ night in with this delightful and easy cranberry cocktail recipe. The cranberry cosmopolitan is a fruity and vodka-based drink that goes down smooth, perhaps a little too smooth.
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Fruity Rum Red Wine Sangria

Savor the warm summer evenings with a standout twist on sangria – the rum red wine sangria. This delightful cocktail, featuring the rich flavors of red wine and a hint of rum, sets it apart from traditional recipes.
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Hawaiian Fruity Lava Flow Cocktail

Get whisked away to a tropical paradise with this refreshing lava flow drink! This colourful drink combines the sweetness of fresh fruits with the creaminess of coconut, creating a perfect balance of flavours.
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Mango Citrus Berry White Sangria

With a refreshing taste, this mango citrus berry white sangria is a perfect drink that everyone will love. This easy-to-make recipe with fruit offers a great alternative to the better-known red sangria.
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Passion Fruit Martini

With passion fruit liqueur and vanilla vodka, this fruity and sweet passion fruit martini cocktail is a delicious and refreshing drink. It is perfectly complemented by a sugar and honey rim and tangerine garnish. Adding passion fruit puree and sweet ‘n sour cocktail mix enhances the drink’s fruitiness.
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Citrus Rainbow Sherbet Champagne Mimosa

Looking for a pretty and tasty cocktail? Try the rainbow sherbet champagne mimosa, made with rainbow sherbet, champagne, and citrus slices. This colorful and flavorful drink is sure to be a hit with your guests, making it a great option for those searching for a sherbet champagne punch.
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Black Cherry Vanilla Vodka Sour

For a refreshing and beautiful cocktail or party drink, try this black cherry vanilla vodka sour with its creamy and frothy topping. This classic vodka sour is a sour cocktail, similar to a whiskey or amaretto sour, and is easy to make yet impressive in presentation.
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Negroni

If you’re a bitter and boozy cocktails fan, then the Negroni is the perfect drink for you. This classic Italian cocktail is a simple yet sophisticated blend of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, and is sure to satisfy your cravings for a strong and flavorful drink.
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Lavender Lemon Drop Vodka Martini

Looking for a light and refreshing spring cocktail? The lavender lemon drop vodka martini combines the unmistakable flavor of lavender with a splash of lemon and sweet orange. It creates a perfectly balanced drink that’s both delicious and refreshing.
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Strawberry Watermelon White Claw Slushie

Looking for a refreshing summer cocktail? Try the delicious combination of watermelon rum and White Claw in this easy-to-make slushie, perfect for sipping on a hot day. The fruity flavors of strawberry and watermelon, paired with the sweetness of agave nectar, make for a deliciously satisfying frozen drink.
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Rumchata Limón Whipped Lemonade

If you’re looking for a new cocktail, try the boozy whipped lemonade with Rumchata Limón or lemon cream liqueur, lemon juice, and condensed milk – a delicious, creamy, and balanced mixture of tart and sweet flavors. Similar to a boozy lemon meringue pie, this sweet cocktail is sure to be a huge hit.
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Strawberry Passion Fruit Lemonade

Welcome summer with this refreshing twist on a classic lemonade, made with Meyer lemons, fresh passionfruit juice, and a ruby red strawberry syrup for the perfect amount of sweetness and strawberry flavor.
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Mangonadas Recipe

Sweet, spicy, tart and salty, this Mexican mangonadas recipe is a real treat for your tastebuds! So flavorful, this non-alcoholic drink is sure to be a hit!
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Caesar Cocktail

Discover Canada’s national drink – the classic Canadian Caesar, a flavor-packed cocktail. Made with clamato juice, lime juice, and a blend of spices, this drink is a must-try, especially when paired with other famous Canadian dishes like poutine.
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Strawberry Paloma with Fresh Grapefruit

If you love strawberries, you have to try this delicious strawberry paloma recipe! Made with tequila, fresh strawberries, grapefruit, honey, and ginger beer, it’s a refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for summer. Give our easy recipe a try and see for yourself why it’s a fan favorite!
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Lemon Basil Strawberry Gin Rickey

Bursting with the flavors of fresh strawberries, zesty lemon, and fragrant basil, this delicious cocktail is perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. So grab your cocktail shaker and let’s get mixing!
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Lemon Lavender Vodka Cocktail

Looking for a delicate and aromatic spring cocktail? Look no further than the lemon lavender vodka cocktail, a beautiful and unusual drink that’s easy to make. Whether you’re serving a pitcher of martinis or looking for a special occasion drink, this craft cocktail is sure to impress your guests and add some spring cheer to any celebration.
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Summertime Watermelon White Wine Slushie

Watermelon is already one of the most refreshing fruits but served cold with wine and ice, it becomes more so. This sweet red fruit pairs with any white wine you like to make this slushie. I like to make a Pinot Grigio slushie because that wine has a naturally acidic bite to it. It contrasts so nicely with the fresh watermelon.
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Magic Colour Changing Lemonade

Summer is the best time to make this magical color changing lemonade drink. When the weather is hot, and all you’re craving is a cold, sugary sweet drink this magic lemonade will hit the spot.
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Refreshing Lime Pineapple Agua Fresca

This fresh, ripe pineapple drink, or agua de piña, is so good. Serve chilled, maybe on the rocks, and you will be able to enjoy the wonderful fruity flavours it offers in every sip.
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Watermelon Cocktail

A refreshing and sweet soju watermelon cocktail (Subak Soju) recipe that’s super simple and quick to make! A perfect drink to entertain guests with or to treat yourself with!
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Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz is the ultimate summer cocktail – refreshing, sparkling, with a bitter twist – and so pretty! Easy to make in just 1 minute – follow the golden ratio of 3-2-1 you will be a pro in no time.
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Sparkling ACV Tonic

Turmeric, lemon, cayenne & apple cider vinegar combine to make this Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic the healthiest mocktail you’ll find. So delicious you’ll want to sip it all night long, with a grown-up & slightly spicy taste.
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Italian Cream Soda Recipe

Discover how to make an Italian cream soda recipe and you’ll want to make them all the time. The peach adds such a wonderful flavor to this thirst-quenching drink and you are going to love how sweet, creamy, and refreshing this drink can be.
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