15 Fun Summer Cocktails
With summer in full spring, I’ve compiled a list of 15 fun summer cocktails you can enjoy while soaking up the sun. Sipping on a fancy drink can instantly make you feel like you’re on vacation, even if you’re not at a tropical destination.
Fun Summer Cocktails
There are endless recipes available for fun summer cocktails, but this list has absolute favorites. The variation and opportunity to try something new may catch your eye. Whether you are enjoying a date night at home, hanging out with friends, or looking to treat yourself to something special, hang on and have some fun!
15 Classic Summer Cocktail Recipes
1. Maui Island Breeze
This tropical summer drink will give you a vibe of beautiful Hawaii. It can be made individually or prepared in a punch bowl to serve all your guests.
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2. Strawberry Daiquiri
My sister and I lavished the taste of strawberry daiquiris on one of our travels south. This refreshing drink, full of fresh strawberries, is one of my favorites. Colorful paper straws are a fun addition to this type of cocktail.
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3. Classic Mojito
This classic summer drink is one of the more popular rum cocktails with a blend of fresh citrus and mint. When making the famous mojito, it is handy to have a muddler to crush your mint.
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4. Margarita
This cocktail mixes sweet, sour, and salty. The burst of citrus flavors will come across even more since this mix is homemade!
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5. Pina Colada
This coconut and pineapple fun summer cocktail is so refreshing on a hot summer day. The original version is blended in a blender, but this drink can also be shaken.
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6. Blue Hawaiian
The Blue Hawaiian frozen cocktail adds a summery blue sweetness to our tropical list. Embellish with a drink umbrella to add a spark of fun to this quenching treat.
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7. Malibu Sunset
A Caribbean tropical summer drink that will take you to the beach. The beautiful layers alone sweep you away as you enjoy another fun favorite.
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8. Tropical Party Punch
Are you looking for a tropical punch to serve at your next BBQ bash? This one fits the word party and serves 16 people. Ikea has an inexpensive beverage dispenser that would work perfectly with this punch.
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9. Sunrise Mimosa
Mimosas at brunch is one of my favorite treats, and this sunrise version adds a little something extra. I also like the stemless champagne flutes for mimosas giving a more casual but classy look.
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10. Strawberry Lemonade
The pink sugar on the glass of this strawberry lemonade, although optional, adds a fun party-like look to the glasses. Also, the strawberries and lemon slices make a great garnish.
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11. Grapefruit Gin Fizz
This bubbly mix of tart and sweet could be what you are looking for as a summer drink. Add a bit of rosemary from your herb garden to make this refreshing cocktail special.
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12. Pink Bikini
Summer and bathing suits mix, so why not enjoy your pink bikini at the poolside or on the beach? Did you know this recipe has orange sherbet? Sounds refreshing!
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13. Beach Martini
Continue to enjoy the beach with this martini recipe. Before serving this pretty blue summer cocktail, don’t forget to chill your martini glass.
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14. White Sangria
A lighter sangria recipe made with white wine and fruity flavors. Adding the fruit to this cocktail creates a summer vibe with all the fixings!
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15. Homemade Lemonade
Summer and lemonade go together, and although not so much a cocktail, it is an excellent finish to our top 15. Such a thirst quencher on those hot summer days!
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Enjoying Summer Drinks
I hope you enjoyed my round-up of 15 fun summer cocktails and are intrigued to try something new. No need to wait until summer vacation; enjoy them as an evening cocktail or share them with family and friends this weekend! Which one are you going to try first?