Whether you are by the pool, on vacation, hanging out with family and friends, or hosting a barbecue, there’s nothing better than enjoying some Summer Cocktails during any of these excursions. After months of studying (for those attending school) and/or a long day at work, we deserve some time to unwind and relax with summer cocktails in our hands.
The most popular liquors to use when making Summer Cocktails include gin, tequila, rum, and vodka. All of the Summer Cocktails in this article feature the liquors mentioned above as well as other types as well.
Now, with all of that being stated, take a look down below for 10 Summer Cocktails You Should Try ASAP:
One of several frozen and blended Summer Cocktails featured in this article, there’s nothing better than enjoying a refreshing and cold Strawberry Daiquiri on a hot Summer Day! To make this drink, blend together frozen and fresh strawberries, lime juice, and rum and do so until it is smooth. Garnish this drink with fresh strawberries or lime slices.
The Strawberry Daiquiri is one of several Summer Cocktails that can also be made virgin style for those under the age of 21. For the more kid-friendly version of this drink, follow the same steps and use the same ingredients as the alcoholic version, but without the rum.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
If you are throwing a huge party or a small kickback during the summertime, one of the summer cocktails you should plan on serving is the Rosé All Day Punch! The ingredients for this cocktail include an entire bottle of rosé, 1/3 cup of vodka, 3 (12-oz) cans of Spindrift® Blackberry, the juice of 1 lime, 2 tbsp. of honey, 1 lime, sliced, 1/2 c. blackberries, plus more for garnish, 1/4 c. raspberries, plus more for garnish, 1/4 c., sliced strawberries, and ice.
Combine and stir all of the ingredients listed above in a pitcher. Then, serve the punch over ice and garnish it with blackberries. The Rosé All Day Punch will be quite the punch at your summer party!
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For this cocktail, combine 2 oz. of Tropicana Tangerine Lemonade, 1 1/2 oz. of Vodka, 1/4 oz. of Lime Juice, and 3/4 oz. of Cranberry Juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. After shaking the device, strain the cocktail into a martini glass rimmed with pink sugar. Before serving this creative Summer Cocktail, be sure to garnish each martini glass with an orange twist!
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
Sangria is already one of the more popular Summer Cocktails and the first of two sangria recipes to be featured in this article. In order to make this drink, combine lime juice and zest, rum, watermelon, moscato, and sugar in a blender and mix it together until the combination is smooth. Put the blended drink in the refrigerator until it is chilled.
Once the Watermelon Sangria is chilled, take it out whenever you plan on serving it to your guests. Don’t forget to garnish the cocktail glasses with lime slices! People will fully enjoy blended summer cocktails on a scorching hot day.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
Out of the summer cocktails featured in this article, Pineapple Coladas are a must for those who want something with an out-of-this-world presentation! This drink is served in a cored pineapple. The presentation of the Pineapple Coladas will have you feeling like you are relaxing by the beach on a hot summer day.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
The pretty and colorful layers of these Layered Lemonade Drops sure pack quite the punch! This cocktail takes time to make but is definitely worth the wait for its fantastic and colorful presentation! Layered Lemonade Drops are one of many Summer Cocktails perfect for any party or gathering you host during the holiday!
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
Out of all of the recipes for Summer Cocktails listed in this article, the Cuba Libre is one of the easiest drinks to make, in addition to taking the least of amount time to make. A Cuba Libre requires only four ingredients: 3 oz. of spiced rum, 1 can of cola, the juice of 1 lime, and lime wedges. Simply stir the spiced rum, cola, and lime juice together before pouring the mixture into ice-filled glasses. Then, add the lime wedges as a garnish for each glass.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
The second of two Sangria recipes featured in this Summer Cocktails Article is a Frozen Sangria Margarita. This boozy slushy is a combination of two favorite Summer Cocktails (Sangria and Margarita) in one! Frozen Sangria Margaritas are perfect to enjoy while having a Girls’ Day with all of your girlfriends during the summer.
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The ingredients needed for this drink are 1 1/2 oz. of Chambord-Flavored Vodka, 1/2 oz. of Lemon Juice, 1/2 oz. of Agave Syrup, 5 Blueberries, and 2-4 Blackberries. First, muddle the berries and add remaining ingredients. The next step is to shake and strain this combination over crushed ice into a tall glass. Before serving La Societé to your guests, add some berries into each glass.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
For anyone craving summer cocktails that taste like some good old-fashioned cola, Amaro and Soda will satisfy their needs! This drink requires just 3-4 ingredients: amaro, club soda, and orange or lemon. In a large glass, pour 1 part of club soda and one part of amaro over ice. As for the garnish, an orange or a lemon slice will do just fine. For the amaro, any kind is good, but if you want the best quality, go with Montenegro.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
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