12 Summer Cocktail Recipes to Keep in Your Back Pocket
12 Summer Cocktail Recipes to Keep in Your Back Pocket
These are easy to remember, easy to make, and even easier to drink.
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Watermelon-Tequila Cocktails
Hydrating, refreshing and vibrant, watermelon is basically the unofficial fruit mascot of summer —and, bonus, it goes great with tequila. If you need to throw together a simple cocktail last minute, remember this simple recipe: All it needs is pureed watermelon, blueberries, mint leaves, and lime juice.
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PDT/Crif Frozen Piña Colada
You need at least one tropical drink in your arsenal this summer, so why not make it a classic Pina Colada?
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Porch Crawler
Serrano chiles add a spicy surprise to this mixture, while white rum and mint add that quintessential summer flavors you’ll be looking for when the party starts to run late.
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黄瓜玛格丽塔
We would be remiss to not include a margarita on this list, and this cucumber version is the epitome of crisp and refreshing. What makes it extra special, though, is thecucumber-infused tequila, which you can make at home.
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Cilantro Cooler
This cilantro-based vodka cocktail is the perfect drink to serve alongside Mexican dishes like tacos andelote.
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Mango-Peach Sangria
This white wine sangria, made with peach and mango, is a great recipe to batch next time you’re having a big group over.
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Redhead in Bed
Chances are there will be a container of strawberries in your refrigerator all summer long, so the Redhead in Bed could be one of the first cocktails you turn to in a pinch. Just add citrus-flavored vodka and top with white wine.
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Fresh Tomato Bloody Marys
It goes without saying that when the tomatoes start to get good and juicy, you’ll be buying them in droves. So try your hand at making your own bloody with some of your crop.
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Blackberry-Mint Julep
Juleps aren’t just for the Kentucky Derby. Here, blackberries and mint make this classic cocktail even more summer-worthy.
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Tom Terrific
This easy and refreshing beer cocktail is perfect for when you’re looking for something to sip on during the day. The Old Tom gin used here, which is less juniper forward than the classic blend, goes great with an IPA and squeeze of lemon.
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Pineapple-Sake Sangria with Jalapeño
Ditch the boring party punch recipes, and keep this pineapple-sake sangria on hand instead. The jalapeno syrup here adds an extra kick.
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Pimm's Iced Tea
This one’s a play on the classicPimm’s Cup, so you can feel classy while you’re sitting on the porch sipping the day away.