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25 Cocktails Perfect for a Summer Get-Together

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Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD May 31, 2021
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Watermelon Margarita
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Celebrate the warm weather with these bright and tasty cocktails. These cocktail recipes feature seasonal ingredients like peaches, watermelon and more to create a refreshing drink. You can easily increase the quantity of these recipes depending on how many servings you need. Recipes like Watermelon Margarita and Berry Sangria are perfect for summer get-togethers.

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Layered Strawberry-Mango Margaritas

How to Make Layered Strawberry-Mango Frozen Margaritas
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Swirl layers of red strawberry margarita with yellow mango margarita in this skinny frozen cocktail for a festive party drink that will wow your guests. It tastes just as good as a restaurant frozen margarita, without all the sugar!

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Watermelon Gin Fizz

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This pretty pink cocktail would be perfect for a bridal shower luncheon. Any leftover pureed juice is refreshing on its own.

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Berry Sangria

<p>In this red, white and blue sangria recipe, we've skipped the added sugar and used a slightly sparkling white wine, sweet dessert wine and tons of fresh fruit to create a delicious, yet healthy cocktail.</p>
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In this red, white and blue sangria recipe, we've skipped the added sugar and used a slightly sparkling white wine, sweet dessert wine and tons of fresh fruit to create a delicious, yet healthy cocktail.

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Strawberry Gin Spritzer

Strawberry Gin Spritzer
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This low-alcohol spritzer is just the thing to imbibe on a hot summer's day. Gentian liqueurs are made from the roots of gentian, a blue-petaled wildflower that grows throughout the Alps. This recipe makes about 1 cup of syrup but you'll only need 1 Tbsp. to make each drink—try a splash in seltzer for a DIY craft soda.

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Watermelon Margarita

Watermelon Margarita
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All you need is a blender to whip up the watermelon base for this refreshing summer cocktail with a splash of silver tequila and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Use the extra DIY watermelon juice to double the recipe or enjoy it on its own.

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Rose Mojito

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A homemade simple syrup fragrant with delicate rose petals is an easy way to elevate cocktail hour. Find dried rose petals online, or in the bulk herb section of well-stocked supermarkets and natural-foods stores.

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Cucumber & Melon White Sangria

<p>In this refreshing white sangria recipe, we've skipped the added sugar and used fruity white wine, zesty liquor and tons of fresh fruit and basil to create a delicious, yet healthy cocktail.</p>
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In this refreshing white sangria recipe, we've skipped the added sugar and used fruity white wine, zesty liquor and tons of fresh fruit and basil to create a delicious, yet healthy cocktail.

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Hot Honey Margarita

Hot Honey Margarita
Credit: Amy Trayor
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This fun tequila cocktail uses hot honey for a twist on the popular spicy margarita. An aged tequila like a reposado works especially well with the earthy and floral flavors of honey. If you prefer a cocktail with slightly less of a kick, feel free to use half regular honey and half hot honey.

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Lavender-Cucumber Gin & Tonic

<p>Dried lavender flowers make a fast simple syrup perfect for dressing up a favorite cocktail standby, the good ol' gin and tonic.</p>
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Dried lavender flowers make a fast simple syrup perfect for dressing up a favorite cocktail standby, the good ol' gin and tonic.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Shrub Cocktail

Strawberry-Rhubarb Shrub Cocktail
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This strawberry-rhubarb honey shrub cocktail celebrates the arrival of spring with a tangy, refreshing gin cooler. The sweet-and-sour flavors of fresh strawberries and rhubarb are enhanced by honey in a quick-cooked shrub syrup.

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Coconut Margarita

Coconut Margarita
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Coconut water brings just enough sweetness to this frozen coconut margarita to add flavor to the drink without making it too sweet. The lime juice and Coco López give this drink a tropical flavor, while the tequila and triple sec make it taste like a solid margarita.

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Summer Fruit Punch

<p>Your favorite stone fruit stars in this sparkling punch.</p>
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Your favorite stone fruit stars in this sparkling punch.

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Strawberry-Coconut Daiquiri

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You'll feel like you're on a tropical getaway with this refreshing strawberry-coconut cocktail. To keep it cool in warmer weather, freeze fresh berries for 30 minutes before blending. Variation: For a nonalcoholic version, omit the rum and add 1/2 cup additional strawberries.

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Classic Mint Juleps

<p>These traditional mint juleps are a staple in the South--especially for the Kentucky Derby. Whip them up at home with this easy recipe.</p>
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These traditional mint juleps are a staple in the South--especially for the Kentucky Derby. Whip them up at home with this easy recipe.

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Basil Caipirioska Cocktail

<p>This easy low-alcohol cocktail keeps things fresh with whole limes and basil leaves. It's a twist on the caipirinha that subs white vermouth and vodka for the traditional cachaça, the fermented sugarcane liquor popular in Brazil, and features basil instead of the usual mint.</p>
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This easy low-alcohol cocktail keeps things fresh with whole limes and basil leaves. It's a twist on the caipirinha that subs white vermouth and vodka for the traditional cachaça, the fermented sugarcane liquor popular in Brazil, and features basil instead of the usual mint.

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Peach Wine Cooler

<p>Cool down with this easy homemade peach wine cooler. Serve it in a wine glass with plenty of ice.</p>
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Cool down with this easy homemade peach wine cooler. Serve it in a wine glass with plenty of ice.

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Fresh Mint Mojito Cocktail

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Fresh mint and zesty lime combine to create a flavor base for this classic rum cocktail. We use superfine sugar to ensure it all dissolves for the smoothest refreshing mojito.

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Peach Sangria

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You'll want to bring a pitcher of this white sangria to parties and potlucks all summer long. Fresh peaches look gorgeous in these delicious sparkling peach cocktails, but frozen peaches work too (and help keep your drink cool).

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Spicy Mezcal Margarita

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Feel the heat in this zippy mezcal margarita! What's the difference between tequila and mezcal? Tequila is a type of mezcal. They're both made from agave, with mezcal traditionally picking up its signature smoky flavor from being cooked in underground pits. We love it paired with a little bit of heat and agave syrup for a touch of sweetness.

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Frozen Watermelon Cocktail

Frozen Watermelon Cocktail (Watermelon Mojito)
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Watermelon is the dominant flavor in this frozen rum and watermelon cocktail, with a subtle hint of mint shining through. Making simple syrup is easy, plus, having leftover mint syrup on hand is nice for whipping up extra cocktails.

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Red Sangria

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This fruity red sangria is just like what you would get in a restaurant. It's easy to make with just five ingredients. A big batch is perfect for parties--or any night on the patio.

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Chaos Ladder

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In this whiskey cocktail recipe, sweet vermouth, lemon, orange and raspberries balance the bitters.

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Blueberry Tom Collins

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The classic Tom Collins cocktail just got a bit of an upgrade! With a touch of sweet honey and lots fresh blueberries, this drink will have yours guests asking, "Tom who?"

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Blackberry Margarita

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This vibrant blackberry margarita is filled with fresh berry flavor. Pureeing the fresh blackberries with a little jam gives the drink additional sweetness without having to make a simple syrup. Diluting with the lime-flavored sparkling water adds a nice effervescence.

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Watermelon Rose Sangria

<p>In this pink sangria recipe, we've skipped the added sugar and used sparkling pink wine, elderflower liqueur and tons of fresh fruit and mint to create a delicious, yet healthy cocktail.</p>
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In this pink sangria recipe, we've skipped the added sugar and used sparkling pink wine, elderflower liqueur and tons of fresh fruit and mint to create a delicious, yet healthy cocktail.

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    1 of 25 Layered Strawberry-Mango Margaritas
    2 of 25 Watermelon Gin Fizz
    3 of 25 Berry Sangria
    4 of 25 Strawberry Gin Spritzer
    5 of 25 Watermelon Margarita
    6 of 25 Rose Mojito
    7 of 25 Cucumber & Melon White Sangria
    8 of 25 Hot Honey Margarita
    9 of 25 Lavender-Cucumber Gin & Tonic
    10 of 25 Strawberry-Rhubarb Shrub Cocktail
    11 of 25 Coconut Margarita
    12 of 25 Summer Fruit Punch
    13 of 25 Strawberry-Coconut Daiquiri
    14 of 25 Classic Mint Juleps
    15 of 25 Basil Caipirioska Cocktail
    16 of 25 Peach Wine Cooler
    17 of 25 Fresh Mint Mojito Cocktail
    18 of 25 Peach Sangria
    19 of 25 Spicy Mezcal Margarita
    20 of 25 Frozen Watermelon Cocktail
    21 of 25 Red Sangria
    22 of 25 Chaos Ladder
    23 of 25 Blueberry Tom Collins
    24 of 25 Blackberry Margarita
    25 of 25 Watermelon Rose Sangria

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