Summer is my favorite season for sipping colorful cocktails that celebrate the sunshine. I’ve gathered five refreshing recipes that are perfect for backyard gatherings or relaxing on the porch. Let’s dive into these delightful drinks!
Watermelon Mint Cooler
Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lime juice
- Sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon until smooth, then strain the juice into a pitcher.
- Add mint leaves, vodka, and lime juice to the watermelon juice.
- Stir well and pour over ice in glasses.
- Top off with sparkling water and garnish with additional mint leaves.
Servings
Serves 4
Nutrition Info
Approx. 150 calories per serving
Pineapple Coconut Mojito
Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz coconut water
- 1 oz lime juice
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Muddle the pineapple and mint leaves in a glass.
- Add rum, coconut water, and lime juice; stir to combine.
- Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and mint sprig.
Servings
Serves 2
Nutrition Info
Approx. 200 calories per serving
Berry Basil Spritzer
Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- Sparkling lemonade
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Muddle the berries and basil in a shaker.
- Add gin and lemon juice; shake well.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with sparkling lemonade and garnish with basil.
Servings
Serves 2
Nutrition Info
Approx. 180 calories per serving
Peach Basil Fizz
Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Muddle the peaches and basil in a shaker.
- Add bourbon and simple syrup; shake to combine.
- Strain into a glass with ice.
- Top with soda water and garnish with a peach slice.
Servings
Serves 2
Nutrition Info
Approx. 220 calories per serving
Cucumber Lime Refresher
Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 oz lime juice
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz agave syrup
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Muddle cucumber slices in a shaker.
- Add lime juice, tequila, and agave syrup; shake well.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water and garnish with cucumber slices.
Servings
Serves 2
Nutrition Info
Approx. 150 calories per serving
Final Thoughts
These cocktails are perfect for cooling down on hot summer days. I can’t wait for you to try them and enjoy the refreshing flavors! Cheers to summer sipping!