60 Summer co*cktail Recipes That Will Cool You Like A Tropical Breeze (2024)

Frosty, vibrant, and the perfect amount of sweet, this frozen daiquiri’s blend of juicy, red strawberries brightened with zesty lime is too refreshing to deny. Only requiring four ingredients, it’s our ideal summer co*cktail to welcome the warm days ahead.

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Move over, Aperol, there’s a new spritz in town! The Campari spritz—bubbly, bitter, and very refreshing—is the perfect drink for a leisurely pre-dinner hang or happy hour with friends. With just 5 minutes and 5 ingredients, you can have this co*cktail in hand ASAP.

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A frozen, slushy drink can make any summer day or Tuesday evening feel like a mini tropical vacation. While frozen margaritas might be a classic for summer, we think that now that Sex And The City is back on Netflix, cosmos (especially this frozen version) are back in the chat and ready for their summer spotlight.

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We love the idea behind a sparkling wine co*cktail, but sometimes we're not always into the bitterness of the omnipresent Aperol Spritz. Enter the Hugo Spritz. Featuring floral, fruity St-Germain, fresh lime, and mint, it’s the perfect crisp alternative to heavier drinks. Whether you're hanging by the pool or throwing a backyard party, it’s bound to become your go-to summer sip. It’s also low ABV, so you can enjoy them from afternoon 'til night, too.

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Classic margaritas are a staple summer co*cktail, and we've had our fair share of fun experimenting with endless variations. From fruity varieties like peach and pineapple to spicy jalapeño, Delish has a margarita recipe for any (and every) taste and occasion. But, when we're craving an icy, oh-so-refreshing twist on the classic, we turn to these classic frozen margaritas.

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As much as we love sipping on a cold, low-ABV spritz, watching the ice rapidly melt and water down our co*cktail is less than ideal. Enter: the poolside popsicle spritzer. We swap the plain old ice in a spritz for a homemade boozy pop. As it melts, the pop infuses your drink with sweet summer flavors all while keeping it cold. So feel free to set it down during a day at the pool or at any outdoor gathering—this spritz only gets better the longer it sits.

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You know what they say—when life gives you lemons, add a splash of vodka. Think lemonade slushy but make it Italian (and alcoholic), and you'll have this frozen co*cktail. This limoncello drop martini is the perfect blend of tart and sweet and is the easiest, most refreshing drink you’ll make this summer.

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Few beverages capture the feeling of summer like a Pimm’s Cup. This iconic British co*cktail is bright, refreshing, and filled to the brim with fruit. Even the late Queen Elizabeth rang in "Pimm’s O’Clock" at Buckingham Palace picnics.

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Strawberries, mint, and lemon all come together to bring out the best of a bottle of white wine. It’s slightly tart, slightly sweet, and super-refreshing. And the strawberry flavor takes center stage in this sangria. Not only are there sliced strawberries swimming in the glass, but also a strawberry mint syrup that gives the sangria a beautiful pink tint.

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This limoncello co*cktail will transport you to Italy after just one sip. Garnish with a slice of fresh lemon and some fresh basil for herby, Italian vibes, and you've got yourself the perfect summer co*cktail.

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With rum or without, the combination of coconut, pineapple, and lime is pretty unbeatable. Some days we want a piña colada, but we don’t want to get out the blender. For these times, may we suggest the delightfully effervescent and very easy piña colada spritz? It’s fast, fuss-free, and still hits all the right notes.

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How does this classic co*cktail, with its combination of 5 different kinds of alcohol, manage to taste incredible and resemble the taste of a lemony sweet iced tea? Other than those spirits and the all-important splash of co*ke, it all comes down to an easy homemade sour mix.

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When life gives you lemons, make a lemon drop. But if you want to make a lemon drop even more delicious, add dragon fruit. The tropical fruit, also known as pitaya, offers a delicate sweetness and a vibrant pink hue that adds a colorful complement to the iconic citrus co*cktail. The dragon fruit drop martini is perfect for summer sipping or any type of celebration that could benefit from some bright color.

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If you rarely break out of your espresso martini shell, now is the time. This lemon meringue pie martini has all the things we weren't sure we wanted in a co*cktail, but now do. Unapologetically sweet, tart, and boozy, this martini is like having your dessert and drinking it too.

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What’s better than an ice-cold espresso martini on a hot summer day? A frozen espresso martini, any day of the year. By freezing concentrated cold brew, blending it with Kahlúa and vodka, and topping it with an instant espresso Baileys whipped cream, we’ve created a frozen espresso martini that is not only perfectly balanced, but also incredibly easy to make and super-impressive.

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These tequila-soaked mango bites are the elevated, fruity version of the classic tequila shots. We’ve soaked mango chunks in a mixture of lime juice and tequila, then dipped them into lime and chili salt for what is soon to be your new party staple. Bonus point: You can even keep the infused tequila to serve friends after, or to add to your favorite co*cktail.

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Peaches and cream have met their match in this delightful orange creamsicle mimosa. This mimosa hits on the creamsicle nostalgia in an uncommon way—half-and-half and condensed milk come together to embody the sentimental creamy sweetness of the childhood favorite, while freshly squeezed orange juice brightens up the brunch drink in the best way.

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Sorry to the margarita, but the paloma just might be our favorite tequila co*cktail. Grapefruit’s light bitterness and floral aroma add a little oomph to an otherwise simple beverage. Depending on where you order it, palomas are either made with grapefruit soda or a blend of grapefruit juice and simple syrup. But this recipe for a piña paloma takes the classic recipe and adds a tropical twist by swapping out simple syrup for pineapple juice, which adds a mild, fruit-forward sweetness that's perfect for summer.

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