47 Summer Cocktails You Can Make All Season Long

Like any good tiki drink, these babies are strong and sneaky, so you won’t need much to get the party started. Serve these at a tiki-themed backyard bash, weekend brunch, or when you had an extra long day at work.

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Wine lovers will absolutely love these margarita slushies because of the tasty addition of sweet moscato. Simply combine all ingredients and blend 'em up! You can make this as frozen or as loose as you want, based on how much ice you use. We love garnishing these with blueberries in the summer (particularly to keep with the bright blue theme), but use whatever fruit you like.

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The Aperol Spritz, also known as the Spritz Veneziano, is an Italian classic that pairs the bittersweetness of Aperol (a bright red liquor that tastes like burnt orange and rhubarb) with Prosecco and soda water for THE most iconic summer cocktail.

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There are a bunch of ways to infuse a drink with fruit like steeping some actual fruit in the alcohol itself or making a syrup out of berries or fruit juice. In this case, we have packed peachy goodness into this margarita with two ingredients: peach schnapps and peach puree.

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When it comes to refreshing, three-ingredient cocktails, the Moscow Mule rules summertime. Vodka, fresh lime juice, and spicy-sweet ginger beer combine in an adorable little copper mug to make the crushable fizzy drink that you’ll be sipping all season (and year!) long.

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The addition of a blueberry simple syrup turns a classic gin and tonic into a special summer drink—it's fruitier and sweeter than the OG, and a beautiful shade of purple. The syrup will make more than you need for one drink, but we bet you can come up with some uses for it.

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Cold and refreshing? Check. Low ABV? Check. Beloved by anybody who tries it? Check. We can say with confidence that the St. Germain Spritz (a.k.a. the Hugo Spritz) will be the 2023 drink of the summer.

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This clever recipe combines everything magical about margaritas (tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and a salt rim), with a kick of heat from fresh jalapeños and refreshing sweetness from watermelon juice.

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These take the idea behind classic faves like frozen margaritas and strawberry daiquiris to the next level with colorful, bright layers. They’re quick, simple, and best of all, only need 5 ingredients (plus fresh fruit garnishes, if you like) 😍.

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Margaritas are pretty slimmed down (or “skinny”) already, ingredients-wise, so all we’re doing here is removing some of the refined sugar and replacing it with more natural ingredients. This means not only are these “skinny margs” lower in calories, they’ve also got slightly less alcohol (meaning you can enjoy more of them 😉). Win win!

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Fruity, refreshing, and perfect for serving a crowd, sangria is one of our go-to cocktails to enjoy all year long. If you’re planning a dinner party, a late-night chat sesh with your friends, or just craving the most refreshing summer drink, our sangria recipe won’t let you down.

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This tropical vibe in a glass is easy enough to order out at a bar, but when you want the perfect combination of sweetness, creaminess, and slush factor, making it at home is tops. After a double-digit number of attempts, we landed on the ideal blend of pineapple, coconut, rum, and effort that will help you reach paradise in no time.

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Got an abundance of Key limes after making a classic Key lime pie? Use them to make this refreshing twist on a mojito. The tart Key lime juice paired with cream and a graham cracker crust-inspired rim tastes just like the fruit pie you love (but with WAY less effort 😉).

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Bright and colorful, sweet with just a hint of booze, the Dirty Shirley Temple is quickly gaining popularity with cocktail drinkers. And who can blame them? It’s a boozy version of that nostalgic beverage so many of us grew up with—and let’s be honest, what too-sweet mocktail can’t be improved with a shot of vodka?

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Most well-known for its provocative name, this classic drink is also one of the best ways to bring tropical vibes to your warm weather celebrations. Though it’s fallen a bit out of vogue and has become harder to order out, our recipe will have you feeling like you’re on a beach in no time.

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If we’re talking beach house vibes, it doesn’t get much more classic than a Bay Breeze cocktail. Vodka, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice are poured over ice to create a tall, frosty summer cocktail that’s the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, fruity and boozy.

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When we’re feeling the beach vibes, we reach for a pineapple margarita. Fresh and fruity with the perfect kick of tequila, this margarita will take you straight to the shore, frosty glass in hand, in less time than it takes to squeeze those limes.

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If you’ve ever been to Brazil, there’s a very good chance you’ve downed at least one ice cold glass of the country’s national cocktail. The key ingredient is cachaça, a spirit made from fermented sugar cane juice. The resulting liquor is funky and vegetal, with sharp grassy flavors that are balanced by sugar and fresh lime juice. First-timers: Look for brands with light, fruity flavor profiles!

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If you love melon, you're going to flip over this drink that's served at the U.S. Open. Even if you don't, we bet the raspberry liqueur, tart lemonade (homemade is best!), and cute honeydew melon balls will still win you over.

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Slightly similar to a sour lemon drop, limoncello is the beverage you seek after linguini with clams or a Neapolitan-style D.O.P. pizza on the Amalfi coast. The liquor is quite sweet and strong with a lasting, delightful flavor. Best of all? It's relatively easy to make at home.

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