Summer is the perfect time to enjoy refreshing cocktails that cool you down while adding a splash of fun to your gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, lounging by the pool, or simply looking to unwind after a long day, these top summer cocktails are sure to beat the heat.
1. Strawberry Tequila Soda
Ingredients:
– 3 juicy strawberries, cut tops off
– 1 ounce tequila
– juice of large ½ lime
– 2 ounces tonic water
Instructions:
1. In the glass you will be serving the drink, muddle the fresh strawberries until they release their juices.
2. Add Tequila, lime juice and tonic water and stir
3. Top with ice and enjoy!
This light and fruity cocktail is both refreshing and incredibly easy to make, making it a perfect choice for hot summer days. Check out this short video on how to make one!
2. Aperol Spritz
Ingredients:
– 3 ounces Prosecco
– 2 ounces Aperol
– 1 ounce soda water
– 1 orange slice (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Fill a stemmed wine glass with ice, and add Prosecco, followed by Aperol.
2. Top with 1 ounce of soda water (or enough to fill to the rim of the glass). Garnish with an orange slice.
3. Watermelon Basil Cooler
Ingredients:
– 2 oz vodka
– 1 oz fresh lime juice
– 4-6 fresh watermelon chunks
– 4-5 fresh basil leaves
– Club soda
– Ice
– Basil sprig for garnish
Instructions:
1. Muddle the watermelon chunks and basil leaves in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add vodka and lime juice, then fill the shaker with ice.
3. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
4. Top with club soda and stir gently.
5. Garnish with a basil sprig.
This cocktail combines the sweet taste of watermelon with the aromatic flavor of basil, creating a uniquely refreshing drink.
4. Pineapple Coconut Margarita
Ingredients:
– 2 oz tequila, 1800 Coconut or silver
– 2 oz coconut cream
– 2 oz fresh pineapple juice
– ¾ oz lime juice
– Ice
– Pineapple wedge for garnish
Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds
3. Strain into ice-filled glass of choice
The pineapple coconut margarita is a tropical twist on the classic margarita, bringing beach vibes to your summer gatherings.
5. Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz
Ingredients:
– 1.5 oz gin
– 1 oz fresh lime juice
– 4-5 cucumber slices
– 4-5 fresh mint leaves
– Club soda
– Ice
– Cucumber slice and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions:
1. Muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add gin and lime juice, then fill the shaker with ice.
3. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
4. Top with club soda and stir gently.
5. Garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig.
This gin fizz is a crisp and refreshing choice, perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day.
Conclusion
These summer cocktails are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Whether you prefer the fruity freshness of a Strawberry Tequila Soda or the tropical taste of a Pineapple Coconut Margarita, there’s a cocktail here to suit every palate. So grab your ingredients, invite some friends over, and enjoy the best of summer with these delightful drinks. Cheers to staying cool and refreshed all season long!
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