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Summer Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes

Kathleen

by Kathleen Pope Oct 18, 2023

4 images of summer drinks blueberry gin fizz, hibiscus dark & stormy, tangerine & thyme gin and tonic, Strawberry gin fizz.

A sensational collection of summer cocktail and mocktail recipes! Many of these summery drinks can be made kid friendly by simply omitting the alcohol! Perfect for planning your next barbecue, potluck, summer party or picnic!

Pin of 4 various fresh, summer drinks all fresh and delicious.
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Cool and refreshing drinks in the summertime, makes me cooler just by looking at these delicious beverages, how about you?

Browse this grand collection of sensational summer sips.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR SUMMER DRINKS

Essential tools make some jobs so much easier don’t you think? And yes, you can take short cuts in your bartending, but if you are building up tools to make life easier in the kitchen, then these are my tried and true suggestions for you.

  • Muddler | probably my most essential bar tool, can you use the end of a wooden spoon, sure you can, but a muddler is inexpensive and eases the essences and juices from mint, berries, citrus and more. Plus you look cool using it!
  • Measuring Cup | I have two of these, use them daily in my cooking, baking and drink making! LOVE THEM! Also comes in stainless.
  • Cocktail Set | well, not very necessary, typically I prefer to use a mason jar with a lid! But nice to have!
  • Squeezer please! | A definite must for moscow mules or gin and tonics where you are using limes or lemons as a part of the recipe! I adore this particular one, strong and takes the mess out of squeezing.
  • Citrus Channel Knife | If you want to make the beautiful spirals of citrus peel to decorate your drink as seen in this Maple Whisky Sour, this tool makes it so easy!

Summer Sips | Cocktails & Mocktails

Drink ideas for your next backyard BBQ, Potluck, Garden Party, Book Club or just because! Alcoholic and non-alcoholic, some healthy and low carb too. From agua fresca, skinny margs, slushies to sangrias, more than 60 fabulous sips for summertime.

1

Watermelon Slush

A 4 ingredient, low calorie, no sugar, delicious frozen watermelon slush! Great as a non-alcoholic drink or a cocktail!

2

The Best Blackberry Bourbon Moscow Mule

A reader favorite, this fresh blackberry cocktail is a winner!

3

Blueberry Gin Cocktail

Easily make this beautiful red white and blueberry layered drink with Empress 1908 Gin!

4

Easy Blueberry Limeade Drink

Light and fresh, blueberry syrup and limeade or lemonade!

5

Fresh Strawberry Gin Cocktail

A fresh summer twist on a Strawberry gin and tonic.

6

How to Make a Homemade Strawberry Refresher

Light and tasty, this strawberry refresher is low calorie and so delicious.

7

Hibiscus Dark and Stormy Drink

A gorgeous late summer drink with rum and hibiscus ginger beer!

8

Best Hibiscus Mojito {Cocktail or Mocktail}

A delicious and gorgeous all natural cocktail or mocktail.

9

Healthy Hibiscus Margaritas {Cocktail or Mocktail}

ALl natural and fresh hibiscus margarita a, light and delicious summer drink.

10

Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade

Light, copycat recipe for Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade, a hibiscus based ice tea drink.

11

Cherry Clementine Protein Smoothie

Tastes like a cherry version of an orange julius, healthy too!

12

Cherry Bomb Recipe | Cherry Bourbon Smash

The best and most popular cocktail on the blog!

13

Grapefruit Basil Vodka Smash

Fresh grapefruit adds a bright dimension to this vodka smash!

14

Cucumber Cooler Cocktail {Basil or Mint}

Like adult spa water!

15

Mint Julep | A Southern Cocktail

A southern classic, so refreshing and delicious!

16

All Natural Cane Sugar Simple Syrup

An easy recipe for how to make all-natural cane sugar simple syrup, great to use in drinks, cocktails, on yogurt, ice cream, sorbet and more!

17

Icy Rum Slush! ~ Boozy Cocktails!!

Photo Credit: www.westviamidwest.com

It’s getting warmer and you need a drink fitting for summer BBQ season! This frozen rum drink is an Icy Rum Slush that you can make in the freezer overnight that’s refreshing and thirst-quenching!

18

Pimm’s Cup Cocktail Recipe

Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

Pimm’s Cup is to England, what Sangria is to Spain – a light, fruity and refreshing summertime cocktail that's a must at any BBQ or picnic!

19

Pineapple Orange Coconut Rum Cocktail

Photo Credit: www.joyousapron.com

Three ingredients only! A refreshing, delicious and easy-to-make cocktail loaded with tropical flavors!

20

Virgin Pina Colada

Photo Credit: https://houseofnasheats.com

Enjoy a cool, tropical treat this summer with these creamy, refreshing and non-alcoholic Virgin Piña Coladas that are perfect for the whole family to enjoy! It’s a sip of paradise in every glass and will transport you right to the shade of a palm tree on a warm beach, no passport required!

21

Fresh Raspberry Lemonade

Photo Credit: www.beyondthechickencoop.com

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade with a touch of raspberry is so refreshing in this homemade lemonade. Made with fresh lemons and raspberries!

22

Homemade Korean Strawberry Milk

Photo Credit: drivemehungry.com

Homemade Korean strawberry milk is made with fresh chunks of strawberries & homemade strawberry syrup. The perfect summertime drink!

23

Kentucky Bourbon Lemonade Recipe

Photo Credit: anerdcooks.com

Kentucky Bourbon Lemonade takes sweet old fashioned lemonade and adds bourbon and fizzy ginger ale to make one delicious summertime cocktail.

24

Skinny Pineapple Coconut Cocktail

Photo Credit: www.persnicketyplates.com

Skinny Pineapple Coconut Cocktail is a light & fizzy, low calorie drink that is perfect for summertime.

25

Watermelon Juice with Lime & Mint

Photo Credit: www.cleaneatingkitchen.com

Here's a recipe for Watermelon Juice with Lime & Mint that is such an easy and refreshing summertime beverage. It’s naturally sweet and hydrating with no added sugar.

26

Virgin Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Photo Credit: www.coffeewithus3.com

Cooling and refreshing, Virgin Frozen Watermelon Margaritas are a fun mocktail the whole family will enjoy!

27

Beach, Please Martini – An Easy Summer Cocktail

Photo Credit: momenvy.co

A Beach, Please martini is sure to make you feel like you’re on vacation. It’s a sweet, fruity drink with tropical flavors. Plus, who doesn’t love a pink drink?

28

Mint Lemonade (Quick + Easy!)

Photo Credit: champagne-tastes.com

This quick and easy mint lemonade uses fresh mint from the garden to make a refreshing summer drink. Add a little bourbon or gin to make a cocktail!

29

Blueberry Lemon Gin Rickey Recipe

Photo Credit: champagneandcoconuts.com

Enjoy a refreshing Blueberry Lemon Gin Rickey. Made with freshly muddled blueberries, the flavor soars with a nice botanical gin. It's naturally sweet and perfect to sip on a warm summer day.

30

Watermelon-Mint Soda

Photo Credit: bellyfull.net

This homemade Watermelon-Mint Soda is super easy to make, and so refreshing – enjoyed all summer long by the pool or for backyard cookouts!

31

3 Ingredients Mango Lassi Recipe

Photo Credit: www.mycookingjourney.com

Summer is not complete without delicious mangoes. And this refreshing drink with mangoes and yogurt is the perfect drink to serve for backyard parties.

32

Lemon Peach Fizz (virgin and alcoholic options)

Photo Credit: bellyfull.net

You are only a few ingredients away from the best summer drink! This Lemon Peach Fizz is sweet, simple, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. Great for parties, weddings, or after dinner!

33

Mango Lassi

Photo Credit: code2cook.com

Mango Lassi Recipe – is one of the refreshing summer drinks to make using ripe mangoes and plain curd. I am using greek yogurt to make this creamy and delicious Indian lassi

34

5 Minute Tropical Rum Punch Cocktail Recipe

Photo Credit: www.puravidamoms.com

Rum punch is the perfect cocktail recipe for parties- luaus, summer patio gatherings, game day and more. This easy recipe has instructions for both single-serve and pitcher.

35

Tropical Cocktails: The Best Hawaiian Mai Tai Recipe

Photo Credit: hawaiitravelwithkids.com

It’s hard to beat a Hawaiian Mai Tai on a hot summer day and this is the absolute best Mai Tai recipe out there

36

Easy Strawberry Lemonade recipe

Photo Credit: www.lathiskitchen.org

This Easy Strawberry Lemonade recipe is indeed an easy and refreshing drink to have in hot summer.

37

Sugar-Free Lemonade

Photo Credit: skinnycomfort.com

Homemade sugar-free lemonade is a delicious sweet treat for a hot summer day! Sweetened with stevia, this lemonade has less than 10 calories per serving!

38

Copycat Starbucks Iced Green Tea Latte Recipe | Mommy Evolution

Photo Credit: mommyevolution.com

Your summer just got a little bit better with this Copycat Starbucks Iced Green Tea Latte Recipe! An absolute fan favorite with friends!

39

How To Make A Decadent Peanut Butter Whiskey Milkshake

Photo Credit: ourcraftycocktails.com

Enjoy a rich and creamy Peanut Butter Whiskey milkshake perfect for a hot summer day!

40

Brazilian Limeade (Limonada  SUÍÇA) AND CARNIVAL

Photo Credit: www.easyanddelish.com

Brazilian Limeade is prepared with 4 ingredients thrown in the kitchen blender, producing the most simple and quenching lime drink ever. NO simple syrup or squeezed limes are necessary!

41

Make The Best Irish Whiskey Sweet Iced Tea

Photo Credit: ourcraftymom.com

Enjoy a refreshing irish whiskey sweet iced tea with lemon wedges and fresh mint for summertime sipping at its finest!

42

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Photo Credit: inmamamaggieskitchen.com

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca is SO good! Light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious.

43

Creamy Coconut Blue Raspberry Slushie

Photo Credit: foodmeanderings.com

This blue raspberry slushie drink is a fun blue non alcoholic drink that’s perfect for summer

44

COTTON CANDY MARGARITAS

Photo Credit: www.suchthespot.com

Cotton Candy Margaritas lend a county fair feel to this summertime cocktail. Impressive to serve and fun to drink, this recipe is a blue ribbon winner.

45

Easy Frozen Watermelon Margarita Recipe

Photo Credit: wowitsveggie.com

This is the best watermelon margarita you’ll ever have and it website quickly and easily using just a few ingredients. You can leave out the liquor and it becomes a delicious Mocktail!

46

Orange Margarita Recipe: Easy Citrus Margaritas made with Orange Juice

Photo Credit: productivejourney.com

Easy to make citrus margarita made with orange juice. If you had to pick one summer cocktail to have, it should definitely be this orange margarita one! It’s also perfect for Taco Tuesday!

47

Fresh Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

Strawberries mean summer, so what could be better than a strawberry lemon drop martini? So refreshing and a nice twist on the classic!

48

Virgin Mint Julep

Photo Credit: saltandbaker.com

This Virgin Mint Julep is a thirst-quenching, ice cold, fizzy drink! Perfect for kids and adults.

49

Honeydew Smoothie (Slush) | A Refreshing Summer Drink

Photo Credit: healthytasteoflife.com

Honeydew smoothie recipe – a refreshing, frosty summer drink made with honeydew melon, fresh mint and lemon juice.

50

Pomegranate-Blueberry Sangria Mocktail

Photo Credit: www.mamalatinatips.com

A festive and delicious mocktail you can make in minutes and with fresh ingredients from your fridge and fruit bowl

51

Mango Peach White Sangria

Photo Credit: www.mysequinedlife.com

Mango peach white sangria is a just-sweet-enough spin on a classic. Super refreshing for serving a summertime crowd! 

52

Pretty in Pink Punch Recipe

Photo Credit: www.simplystacie.net

This rum-based cocktail is the perfect punch for a bridal shower or bachelorette party. With pink lemonade and Strawberry Daiquiri mix, Pretty in Pink Punch definitely lives up to its name! 

53

Refreshing Watermelon Mojito

Photo Credit: www.currytrail.in

This refreshing summer watermelon mojito is made with few simple ingredients and incredibly easy to make. A perfect summer cocktail that great for backyard BBQ parties.

54

Jalapeno Strawberry Margarita {Vegan, Gluten Free}

Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com
55

Blackberry Cocktail - A Fruity Cocktail Recipe!

Photo Credit: www.sidewalkshoes.com
56

Strawberry Cucumber Lemonade Punch

Photo Credit: www.whiskynsunshine.com
57

Blueberry Gin Sour cocktail

Photo Credit: www.supergoldenbakes.com
58

Blueberry Vodka Lemonade

Photo Credit: www.lemonsforlulu.com
59

Tropical White Sangria (naturally sweetened)

Photo Credit: www.theroastedroot.net
60

Grapefruit Rosé Sangria

Photo Credit: girlheartfood.com
61

Sparkling Blueberry Mojito Punch

Photo Credit: www.frieddandelions.com
62

Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade (Dairy Free)

Photo Credit: www.veggieinspired.com
63

Peachy Summer Moscow Mule

Photo Credit: tipsychickens.com

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