The Best Fun Summer Cocktails To Try This Year!
Cool down summer sizzling days with these Fun Summer Cocktails! These refreshing summer drinks for parties, picnics or sipping on the patio! Summer is all about the fruity drinks with berries and juices – freshly squeezed or frozen! Try my favorite Mojito Recipes!
If you are looking for some inspiration, we have put together a list of the best fun summer cocktails to try this year. Whether you are looking for something refreshing and fruity or something a little bit more indulgent, we have got you covered!
So grab your favorite drinkware and let’s get started!
Popular Summer Drinks
Mojitos:
A refreshing classic, mojito recipes are the perfect summertime cocktail. Made with rum, mint, lime, and sugar, they are both refreshing and flavorful. If you want to really impress your guests, try making them in a variety of colors!
Margaritas:
Another refreshing option for summertime, margaritas are perfect for sipping by the pool. Made with tequila, lime juice, and Triple Sec, they are tart and slightly sweet. For a fun twist, try making them with different fruit juices or even adding some spice with jalapeño-infused tequila.
Types of Alcohol For Summer Cocktails
Vodka:
If you are looking for something a little bit different, vodka cocktails are always a good option. From classic martinis to more creative concoctions, there is sure to be a vodka cocktail that you will love. If you are feeling adventurous, why not try making your own infused vodka?
Rum:
Rum cocktails are perfect for those who want something a little bit sweeter. From piña coladas to daiquiris, there are so many delicious options to choose from. And, of course, rum is the perfect spirit for making mojitos!
Gin:
Gin cocktails are perfect for summertime sipping. From G&Ts to negronis, there are so many delicious options to choose from. If you are looking for something a little bit different, try making a gin fizz or a Ramos gin fizz.
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We hope that this list has inspired you to try something new this summer! Whether you are making cocktails for yourself or for a group of friends, we guarantee that these recipes will be a hit. So grab your ingredients and get mixin’!
Summer Cocktail Drink Recipes
Start your summer off with the best drinks around! Learn how to make the best cocktail drinks full of the flavors of summer and ice! Cool off by the pool or at the lake with these easy-to-make cocktail drink recipes in no time!
Like a bit of tartness to your drinks? This vodka lemonade features a splash of blueberry for sweetness. You're sure to love this cocktail recipe at any BBQ!
The combination of mint, lime, and rum is refreshing and delicious, and the addition of pineapple and strawberry gives it a fruity twist.
Enjoy this delicious and easy piña colada recipe made with only three ingredients: rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. If you're looking for a fun tropical cocktail to make at your next party, look no further than this easy piña colada recipe.
A simple twist on a classic cocktail that is perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day!
There’s no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with a patriotic cocktail in hand. The 4th of July Mojito is the perfect drink, to celebrate the holiday!
The Moscow Mule Mojito is a refreshing cocktail that is perfect for summer. Unlike traditional Moscow Mules, which are made with vodka, rum is used in this recipe.
Look no further than the pineapple mojito for a summer cocktail! This rum-based drink is perfect for hot days, and its tropical flavor will transport you to paradise.
Beat the heat with this refreshing Berry Mojito Recipe. It’s perfect for summertime sipping! This drink is made with rum, mint, and berries.
Mix yourself a classic tequila mojito. Be adventurous and swap out rum for tequila in this classic island drink! Light and refreshing with flavors of lime and mint…what could be better!
With fresh blueberries, mint, white rum, and a few other ingredients, this blueberry mojito will make every night feel like a beach party!
This summer mojito recipe has the fresh flavor of bright green kiwi and real mint. It’s the perfect summertime kiwi cocktail.
This strawberry mojito recipe is a bubbly drink that is perfect for parties. It’s easy to make with fresh mint, strawberries, and rum!
Watermelon Mojito Recipe - If you love mojitos this is going to become a new favorite.
Mix up a classic Cuban cocktail and try a dirty mojito! Also known as a dark rum mojito.
A blueberry lemonade mojito is the perfect summer cocktail. It’s refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any extra blueberries you may have.
The frozen peach margarita is a popular drink with a smooth icy blend of peaches and tequila. Cool and refreshing on hot summer days make it the perfect party drink!
his fruity naturally sweet frozen pineapple margarita recipe is made with tequila, triple sec, lime juice and of course the glass is rimmed in salt. Delish!
Classic Margarita Recipe - This fun party drink has been around since at least the 1940s.
This Moscow Mule Margarita gives an updated twist to the traditional margarita by making it with Ginger Beer!
These watermelon margaritas are a sweet twist on a popular drink. With both tequila and triple sec, this is going to become a new fav!
Add some spice to your normal mojito with this summer fun Mexican strawberry tequila twist on the classic mojito drinks!
This Pomegranate Sea Breeze is a delicious cocktail that fits right into the luau party theme. It’s light and refreshing for any summer party but its ruby red color and grapefruit garnish makes me dream of tropical places!
Add this Limoncello Sunrise to your weekend brunch menu! It’s a great alternative to Mimosas or a Bloody Mary.
These Pineapple Spritzers are the perfect drink for summer cookouts. They’re sweet and refreshing, with a burst of lemon and just the right amount of fizz.
So this recipe shows you how to easily create the mocktail version, for the cocktail version you'll add a splash of vodka to your cup!
Looking for a the perfect summer drink? How about beer cocktails! Peach beermosas are a refreshing, fun, and interesting summer drink. They’re bound to be a conversation starter at your next barbecue.
If you've never had one a classic Pina Colada is a sweet, tropical cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. It is the perfect blended drink recipe to serve all summer long!
Lemonade serves as the base for this quick and easy martini recipe! Grab your watermelon slices for garnish and you've got the perfect summer martini!
This blueberry margarita will have you enjoying the season in style. Use fresh or frozen blueberries, your favorite tequila, and enjoy the fruits of the season!
If you like moonshine then you'll LOVE this summer watermelon basil twist. You do need a few extra steps for this cocktail recipe but it is so worth it!
This cocktail is perfect in the summer but you can actually drink it year round! Combine a few key ingredients and you have the best martini around!
This is not your average raspberry cocktail recipe. The bold flavors marry well to create a flavor explosion.
There is nothing better to quench your thirst than a tall glass of refreshing iced tea! This easy ice tea recipe ( made from scratch by steeping the tea) is full of antioxidants and three delicious fruit flavours: blueberry, lemon and pomegranate!
Try this refreshing coconut mojito this summer. This classic mojito with subtle coconut flavor is here for you to sip on all summer long.
For a truly cool & tropical drink this summer, look no further. This Hawaiian Mai Tai is a sure crowd-pleaser. This recipe can be made ahead of time in your favorite pitcher until party time.
This lava flow cocktail has the flavors of a strawberry daiquiri and a pina colada all in one drink – the strawberry puree made them delish! You will love the Lava Flow Cocktail!
If you can find the Pinnacle Whipped Vodka grab it! Make this Pineapple Vodka Limeade recipe to enjoy this week! It’s easy, refreshing, and perfect for summer.
The blackberry flavor is divine and well this is just the BEST summer sangria ever.
This cocktail recipe is a great variation of the classic cosmopolitan cocktail. Using Everclear in place of high-proof vodka & adding some homemade cranberry liquor makes for a Cosmopolitan like you've never had before!
Create this simple drink in no time with a splash of mandarin orange for zest! Perfect drink for spa days!
Laced with muddled fresh raspberries and blackberries, this Champagne Cobbler Cocktail is crisp and refreshing. It's packed with the fabulous flavor of fresh berries in every sensational sip.
Combine the best flavors of summer into one of the best sangria drinks you'll ever taste!
Watermelon is THE fruit of summer, create unique flavors with the best-tasting cocktail recipes ever!
Last summer I repurposed an old chair into drink stand…it was a real conversation piece as well as it kept my drinks cold! It’s always fun to get creative with decorations and desserts when hosting parties too. One of my favorite things to do!
Theme parties are always fun in the summer. A BBQ, Luau or Crab Shack party are great themes for summer! And if you are looking for How to Throw a Fantastic Summer Party you can find that along with free printables and invitations!
Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy delicious cocktails with friends! Try a few and enjoy!
Such a refreshing round-up! The Champagne Cobber Cocktail is my fave! Cheers to a cool summer!
Oh, these look so refreshing! I want to try all of them…especially the Blackberry Sangria. Thanks for the awesome roundup!