20 Summer cocktails That’ll Add A Little Sweetness to Your Life!
It's summer time at last!!! Now that there is no more snow shoveling to do and a whole lot more porch sitting to look forward to, shouldn't you have have a pretty little cocktail in hand? We totally agree and so we offer up these 20 summer cocktails that'll add a little sweetness to your life!
So keep scrolling to find the perfect mix for whatever you might be doing. Whether you are looking for something to serve your friends, finding the perfect signature drink for your wedding cocktail hour, or just needing a little slow down and sip time just for you, we are positive you will find it here. Let us know which ones you love in the comments below! Cheers!
1. Watermelon Pineapple Sangria
You will need:
Moscato wine | Brandy | Lime, thinly sliced | Watermelon, cubed and cold | Extra sweet pineapple, cubed and cold | Lemon lime soda | Ice cubes!
You can find the full recipe here.
2. White Wine Melon Spritzer
You will need:
Chilled Mirassou Sauvignon Blanc | Chilled club soda (or tonic if you want a little more sweetness) | Frozen melon cubes | Sprig of fresh basil
You can find the full recipe here.
3. Red Wine Berry Spritzer
You will need:
Red wine | La Croix Mixed Berry sparkling water | Ice cubes | Frozen blueberries or raspberries
You can find the full recipe here.
4. Strawberry Basil Moscow Mule
You will need:
Strawberries | Fresh basil leaves | Vodka | Lime juice | Crushed ice | Chilled ginger beer
You can find the full recipe here.
5. Blueberry Mojitos
You will need:
Fresh blueberries | Rum | Fresh mint leaves | White sugar | Lime juice | Club soda | Ice cubes
You can find the full recipe here.
6. The Firecracker
You will need:
Prairie Cucumber Vodka | Cubes of seedless watermelon | Limes | Simple syrup | Lime rim | Watermelon slices | Cucumber slices | Small mint sprigs
You can find the full recipe here.
7. Lemonade Prosecco Punch
You will need:
Lemonade, chilled | Citrus vodka | Blackberries, frozen | Sprigs fresh mint | La Marca Prosecco, chilled
You can find the full recipe here.
8. Skinny Coconut Margaritas
You will need:
Lite coconut milk | Tequila blanco | Triple sec | Coconut water | Fresh lime wedge, to serve
You can find the full recipe here.
9. Summer Rosé Spritzers
You will need:
Rosé | Fresh strawberries | Fresh mint leaves | Lemon slices | Sparkling water or club soda
You can find the full recipe here.
10. Sweet Tea Sangria
You will need:
Sweet tea | White wine | Raspberries | Sliced peaches | Fresh mint, for garnishing
You can find the full recipe here.
11. Lavender Lemonade Martini
You will need:
Sugar | Water | Sprigs of lavender | Lemon juice | Vodka, chilled | Lemon slices, halved
You can find the full recipe here.
12. Cucumber Basil Gin and Tonic
You will need:
Gin | St. Germain elderflower liqueur | Lime juice | Sprigs basil, plus more to garnish | Cucumber | Tonic | Ice
You can find the full recipe here.
13. Greyhounds
You will need:
Ice | Vodka | Grapefruit juice | Grapefruit peel | Rosemary syrup | Rosemary sprig
You can find the full recipe here.
14. Black Cherry Bourbon Cola Smash
You will need:
Black cherries | Bourbon | Cherry brandy | Lime | Cold cola
You can find the full recipe here.
15. Sweet Georgia Peach Smash
You will need:
Whiskey or bourbon | Lemon juice | Simple syrup | Peach slices | Seltzer water
You can find the full recipe here.
16. Strawberry Chamomile Paloma
You will need:
Water | Honey | Chamomile tea bags | Fresh grapefruit juice | Tequila | Fresh strawberries | Sparkling water | Crushed ice
You can find the full recipe here.
17. Chili Lime Mango Margaritas
You will need:
Mango, cubed | Orange juice | Limes, juiced | Silver tequila | Triple sec or orange liqueur | Dash hot sauce | Agave nectar or maple syrup | Lime wedges | Chili powder | Sea salt
You can find the full recipe here.
18. Love Potion Cocktails
You will need:
Blackberries | Water | Sugar | Prosecco or champagne | Sprigs of thyme
You can find the full recipe here.
19. The Pimm's Cup
You will need:
Pimm's No 1 | Lemonade or Sprite | Elderflower liqueur or elderflower cordial | Strawberries | Sliced cucumbers | Sliced lemon or orange | Mint sprigs | Ice
You can find the full recipe here.
20. Avocado Margaritas
You will need:
Avocado | Limes | Sea salt | Honey | Fresh orange juice | Tequila | Ice
You can find the full recipe here.