Best Summer Cocktails
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Summer may be coming to an end, but these summer cocktails are in full bloom! And we all know mother nature doesn’t actually cool herself off until early October. Here are 18 of the best summer cocktails.
18 summer cocktails to make right now
In this post you’ll find a list of some of the best summer cocktails on the internet, because we’re not ready for a drink that’s best enjoyed inside a dark, quiet bar. We’re still drinking cocktails that easily transport us to a shaded cabana, poolside, with a butler.
Whether it’s an ice cold Rose Sangria or a Creamsicle Prosecco Float, here are 18 summer cocktail recipes to round out our favorite time of year.
Scroll down to the bottom for a list of all my cocktail must-haves!
Easy Mint Mojitos
If you're in the mood for a refreshing summer drink, this Mint Mojito Recipe will hit the spot! It's easy to make, delicious, and refreshing.
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Peach Sorbet Champagne Cocktails
It's bubbly, it's bright, it's the champagne cocktail your Sunday ladies brunches have been missing! Celebrate Summer by pouring drinks and making a toast with this fun and easy drink.
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Rosé Sangria
A Rosé Sangria recipe that tastes even better when you make it ahead of time. Think boozy fruit in a dangerously drinkable rose' cocktail. It's perfect for a crowd!
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Aperol Spritz
The classic Italian orange apperitivo cocktail, this Aperol Spritz recipe always transports me to Italian summers.
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Fig Thyme Shrub Cocktail
This Fig Thyme Shrub Cocktail is a perfect way to celebrate the late summer figs and the beginning of fall! It’s the perfect mix of tangy and sweet, and the fresh thyme adds an unexpected, but delicious note of herby flavor.
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Frozen Limeade Sherbet Floats
A refreshing summer drink perfect for parties and BBQs! Cool limeade blended with ice and topped with a heaping scoop of rainbow sherbet!
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Spicy Grapefruit Margarita
This spicy grapefruit margarita is fresh, light and just the right amount of spicy! You’ll love this healthy twist on the classic cocktail!
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Blackberry Rosemary Margaritas
Sweet blackberries and fragrant rosemary are the perfect match in these refreshing blackberry rosemary margaritas.–Gorgeous cocktail choice for a fancier sipper!
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Spicy Pineapple Cocktail
This spicy, smoky pineapple cocktail with mezcal is so easy, delicately tropical, a little sparkly and such an impressive pool-party signature! Who knew jalapeños could be so refreshing!?
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Cherry Whiskey Sour
A hint of lime and sweet cherries add a fun twist to your new favourite summer whiskey cocktails! This cherry whiskey sour will be on repeat this summer.
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How To Make A Rossini Cocktail
The rossini cocktail is your new favorite brunch drink! Made with strawberry puree, sparkling wine, and simple syrup, it’s easy, sweet, and perfect for any occasion.
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Raspberry Mojito Mocktail
This Raspberry Mojito Mocktail recipe is the perfect drink to enjoy year round! It’s loaded with juicy raspberries, fresh mint, and a hint of lime.
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Peach Bellini Pops With Prosecco
Peach bellini popsicles with prosecco are the most refreshing way to use your summer peaches! Try these delicious, easy-to-make poptails this weekend for a fun adult treat!
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Grilled Pineapple Margarita
This Grilled Pineapple Margarita is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy & smoky. Caramelized pineapple, spicy jalapeno & a splash of vanilla make it delicious.
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Vanilla Bean & Fig Cocktail
This Vanilla Bean & Fig Cocktail is made with vodka and a vanilla bean & fig simple syrup. Combining it with soda water gives a nice fizz and ties this beautiful drink together.
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Blueberry Vodka Lemonade
There’s nothing quite like a glass of cold lemonade on a hot summer day. Unless it’s a glass of cold Blueberry Vodka Lemonade! This summer cocktail is the perfect balance of tart and sweet and can also easily be made into a blueberry lemonade mocktail.
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Bourbon Peach Smash
This Bourbon Peach Smash with basil is a quintessential summer cocktail. It works as a pitcher cocktail for a crowd, or as a single-batch sipping-on-the-porch kind of drink. Even if you don’t think you like bourbon, give this a try! Fresh peaches and fragrant basil really tone down the strong bourbon flavor.
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Cranberry Orange Whiskey Cocktail
This Cranberry Orange Whiskey Cocktail is the perfect boozy complement to your summer BBQs!
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Grapefruit Negroni With Rosemary
Grapefruit Negroni with Rosemary is a simple twist on the classic drink. This variation retains the hallmark bitter-sweet taste of the original cocktail but with a little extra citrus bite. The rosemary lifts the overall aroma of the drink beautifully.
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Creamsicle Prosecco Floats
These Creamsicle Prosecco Floats are reminiscent of a childhood favorite treat, and only require 3 ingredients! They are perfect for brunch with friends, dessert on a warm night, or whenever you want to treat yourself!
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Everything you need to make the perfect cocktail
- the cutest cocktail shaker set
- stemless margarita glasses (they hold more alcohol!)
- whiskey glasses with a twist
- highball glasses
- stemless wine glasses
- ice ball molds
- the ultimate cocktail mixing glass set
- reusable ice cubes
- drink stirrers (these are the best because they help distinguish between drinks)
- the best drink pitcher (love this one year-round because it can withstand boiling water)
- gallon mason jar drink dispensers (these are SO cute!)
- pitcher with lid (the best for transporting your cocktails)
The best dishes to pair with summer cocktails
Nothing beats eating a delicious dinner on the patio with a refreshing cocktail in hand. Here are some of my favorite summer dishes that pair perfectly with an ice cold cocktail!
