20 Summer Cocktails – Easy Summer Drink Recipes

A refreshing sipper is perfect for this season. Flavored with elderflower liqueur, mint, and lime, this cocktail is just the thing.

get the Hugo Spritz recipe.

Made with Pimm’s No. 1, a gin-based aperitif, this fruity cocktail is not too high in alcohol and is especially refreshing on hot summer days.

get the Pimm’s cup recipe.

This iconic cocktail matches any seasonal palette, thanks to the cranberry juice that adds a tart punch.

get the international recipes.

This fun (frozen!) twist on an Aperol spritz is perfectly chilled throughout and perfect for drinking on the porch in the sun.

get the aperol spritz granita recipe.

Made with beer, tomato juice, and spices, this Mexican-inspired drink is a delicious and bold addition to your backyard barbecue.

get the tangy michelada recipe.

Bitter Campari and herby gin create a highly complex and mentally stimulating drink.

obtain negroni recipe.

When it comes to palm trees and sandy beaches, nothing compares to this Polynesian drink. A dark rum float adds depth to each fruity sip.

get the mai tai recipe.

The cucumber and lime garnish will convey exactly the flavor of this fresh cocktail to your summer party guests.

obtain elderflower gin cocktail recipe.

Packed with crushed ice, crisp mint, and rich bourbon, this beer is a Kentucky Derby staple for a reason. Why not try drinking it during the summer?

obtain mint julep recipe.

One sip of Brazil’s signature cocktail will transport you to a Brazilian beach.

obtain caipirinha recipe.