It’s time for outdoor entertaining, and summer is the best time of year to mix up some cool cocktails. We love to entertain on our back deck, sipping cold drinks while overlooking the yard, koi pond and canyon beyond. We’ve been mixing up some fresh new tastes and have some amazing summer cocktail recipes to share with you.
Try these drinks to spruce up your summer, indoors or outdoors.
Summer Cocktail Recipes to Cool and Refresh
This easy three-ingredient lemon martini will have you sipping by the pool in no time!
Delicious, easy to make and lemony-licious.The refreshing taste of grapefruit and vodka makes this sweet citrus cocktail a favorite for the warm summer months.
Tastes just like summer – great for boozy brunches.3. Pineapple Coconut Malibu Rum Summer Cocktail Recipe
For a tropical coconut flavored beverage, try this easy, delicious drink:
Malibu coconut rum, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and grenadine syrup give this drink its kickI never thought beer, lime, and dark rum could combine for such a delicious summer flavor, but this cocktail makes it happen!
Add a sprig of rosemary for a nice flourish.Take your favorite childhood mall drink and imagine it with liquor in a gluten-free, vegan masterpiece. It’s a grown up Orange Julius.
My mom used to make an Orange Julius but it was nothing like this!6. Nectarine and Basil Mojitos
This rum-based drink puts together unique flavors together for a fruity marvelous mojito.
Grab some fresh nectarine at your local farmer’s market.Lemon slices and Tennessee whiskey will make you want to sing a country song and relax in the sun.
Now this kind of iced tea makes me happy on a summer day.Perfect for a night in with your spouse or a dinner party with friends, wine slushies bring the sophistication of your favorite vino to summertime.
Wine Slushies are the new big thing, and now you can make one at home.This sour tequila cocktail is a Tulsa, Oklahoma original.
This sour tequila cocktail makes you pucker up in a good way.Inspired by The Avengers movie, this drink features cranberry juice, amaretto, Crown Royal, and Captain Morgan for an out of this world chilled beverage.
Festive and colorful, this cocktail is a big hit at summer parties.Do you like pina coladas? Enjoy this fruity drink with added optional strawberries.
This summer cocktail sneaks up on you.Lemonade and bourbon make this beachy beauty perfect for sipping.
Fresh lemon and lime give this cocktail an Italian flavor profile.13. Classic Gin Rickey Cocktail
Decorate this drink with edible flowers for an artistic delight.
Some of these old time cocktail recipes are coming back strong.14. Skinny Margarita
Whip up a batch of sugar-free margaritas in under five minutes.
If you are watching your calories, this cocktail almost begs to be included.15. Call Me a Cab Lemonade Wine Cocktail
Ice + lemonade + vodka + wine makes this simple sweet drink that will have you buzzing for more.
Beautiful, sweet and deceivingly strong.When you need to beat the summer heat, try this peachy frozen treat:
With the abundance of fresh summer fruit, peaches will be easy to find.17. Winey Moscow Mule Cocktail
If you’re a moscow mule fan, bring out your copper mug, add some wine, and enjoy!
Slices of fruit make this white wine inspired drink a summer favorite.
White Sangria is synonymous with summer, and this one does not disappoint.19. Morning Mimosas
Set up this delicious mimosa bar to have for brunch or anytime.
A little pick-me-up at the Sunday brunch.20. Lemon Lime Basil Margarita
Another drink that utilizes basil gives you a reason to plant an herb garden. Yum!
Mmmmmm delish.These summer cocktail recipes are perfect for a night in, a cocktail party, or lounging outdoors with friends. Enjoy these flavorful drinks all summer long.
If you’re looking for more recipes, check out my concoctions for Sparkling Ice fruity drink recipes, and my recipe for Blueberry Ginger Mojitos is a summer favorite as well.
Enjoy!
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Thanks for including my shandy in this terrific list. Hope your family has a wonderful summer!
Thanks for letting us Teresa – it’s delicious! I think it will become a staple at our summer parties. Hope you have a great summer too!
So many awesome cocktails here! Thanks for including my Gin Rickey!
We are glad to include your recipe, and gin is so big right now we’re sure this will be very popular!