Looking for easy summer cocktail recipes to cool down and relax? Perfect for a backyard BBQ or lounging by the pool, this collection of refreshing and uncomplicated cocktails is guaranteed to transport you to tropical paradise with every sip.
Summer is here and what better way to celebrate the season than by treating yourself to a delicious cocktail (or non-alcoholic mocktail)?
Whether you’re planning a backyard gathering, a relaxing poolside retreat, or just a refreshing sip after a long day, you’ve come to the right place. These easy summer cocktail recipes will quench your thirst and keep you chilled all season long.
Check out the cocktails below and start planning! My favorites are a classic Aperol Spritz or a refreshing glass of Frosé.
Many can also be made into soft drinks!
And what goes better with a cocktail than an irresistible appetizer? Try bacon-wrapped dates, Mexicani dip, air fryer coconut shrimp, or crab rangoon dip.
If the list below doesn’t quench your thirst, browse through all of our drink recipes.
Summer Cocktail Recipes
Rosé wine mixed with frozen strawberries is the ultimate summer refreshment!
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This bright and sunny lemon, gin and bubbly cocktail is a classic for a reason!
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Another classic summer cocktail, an Aperol Spritz is slightly bitter, slightly sweet and very refreshing!
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Vodka Lemonade is super easy to make and always a crowd favorite! Ours has a special White Claw twist!
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We love a spritzer in summer and this raspberry rosé spritzer is refreshing, flavorful and easy to make!
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Whether you like it sweet or tangy, this grapefruit tequila cocktail pairs perfectly with tacos or nachos!
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If you love a fruity drink, this one is for you! Tart cranberry and sweet pineapple juice pair perfectly with this refreshing cocktail!
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You can never go wrong with a classic gin and tonic! Try adding mashed cucumbers for something different and unique!
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Another great spritzer, this rosé spritzer only requires two ingredients!
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If you like a sweeter drink, try this Strawberry Margarita Punch!
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Honestly, I like this cocktail better than traditional sangria because you don’t have to fish fruit out of the glass after drinking the sangria!
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A cross between a cocktail and a milkshake, this mojito milkshake is the ultimate summer refreshment!
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Whether you use it to make a cocktail or a mocktail, you’re sure to be satisfied and refreshed!
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The color of this cocktail is bright and cheerful and the taste is undeniably delicious!
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