Summer is the perfect time to get out your cocktail shaker, your special glassware, and those little cocktail umbrellas.
As the weather heats up, you’ll want to have a cold drink in your hand. These are 20 of our favorite refreshing and easy summer cocktails that are not your typical gin and tonic.
Fresh fruit is one of the best ways to jazz up your summer cocktails. Add anything from lemons to mangos and watermelon to make a fun, creative cocktail. All you need is a good blender, a cocktail shaker, and a serving glass.
This Raspberry Gin Fizz is a great cocktail for a summer holiday, like 4th of July or Labor Day. The colors are vibrant and you can make them in a large batch to serve at a barbecue.
This Mint Grapefruit Mimosa is an alternative to the classic version that we can definitely get behind. It’s tangy and fresh, and has just enough sweetness. Even non-grapefruit enthusiasts will love this drink.
This fruity and refreshing beverage isn’t overly sweet thanks to the natural tartness of the cherries and fresh lime juice. A touch of honey adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the more tart flavors, while fresh mint adds a bright note to bring it all together.
This spicy La Piña Mezcal cocktail blends together the sweet tropical flavors of pineapple with the spiciness of a jalapeno and the aromatics of fresh cilantro and smoky mezcal to make a stunner of a cocktail.
If you’re looking for a refreshing cocktail to enjoy this summer, a Spicy Watermelon Margarita is our new go to. This unique twist on a classic margarita combines the sweetness of fresh watermelon with the kick of spicy jalapeño peppers, creating a drink that’s both cooling and invigorating.
This light and refreshing Pink Grapefruit Martini is one of our favorite brunch cocktails. The fresh grapefruit and lime juice really make this cocktail sing.
This Blueberry Basil Mezcal cocktail is a great way to blend the sweet flavor of blueberries with the smokiness of Mezcal and bit of brightness from basil and lime.
Similar to a mimosa but with an extra kick, this Agua de Valencia cocktail is not just reserved for brunch. It’s an all-day type of drink that you’ll absolutely love.
This delicious, refreshing margarita does not require any added sweetener thanks to a healthy dose of fresh (or frozen) mango. A small amount of fresh lime juice adds just the right amount of tanginess to balance out the sweeter flavors.
This Pineapple Rum Runner, with its rum, banana liqueur and pineapple juice, is a tropical drink that will have you imagining yourself sitting under palm trees on a beach somewhere.
An Aperol Spritz is an integral part of the Italian experience. Not only do you find this cocktail at every bar in Italy, it’s a beloved aperitif and refreshing summer drink that goes with everything.
This Peach Bellini Cocktail is made with fresh peaches and when mixed with Prosecco is a delightful addition to your day. Bubbly and super refreshing this will be a sure fire hit for any occasion.
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What You Need to Make Easy Summer Cocktails
It doesn’t take a lot of supplies to make these easy summer cocktails. You’ll need a cocktail shaker, plenty of ice, a good blender that can easily blend up ice, a cocktail stirrer, and some nice cocktail glasses to serve them in.
We like to pick whatever fruit is in season at the farmer’s market and make a version of these cocktails with the fruit we have. They are all very interchangeable for whatever happens to be in season.
Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.
9 thoughts on “20 Easy & Refreshing Summer Cocktails”
Jessica Formicola says:
Is it 5:00 yet? I am so ready to be sipping on one of these! So perfect for the warmer weather we’re having!
Is it 5:00 yet? I am so ready to be sipping on one of these! So perfect for the warmer weather we’re having!
The Watermelon Mint Lemonade is such a great cocktail recipe! Love it
Perfect for summer!
Lovely collection of cocktails here but the dark cherry gin fizz did get my full attention. I love it!
I can’t wait to try all of these!
Awesome collection of great sounding cocktails!
I am sooo looking forward on trying all these cocktails for summer!
So many great ideas for summer cocktails. I live in FL, and here it is summer all year, so I will try many of these soon.
I love anything with gin 🙂 And mint!