Here are our best summer cocktail recipes. From our refreshing frozen strawberry margaritas to our rum punch and pineapple whisky sour, there’s a recipe for every summer’s day. We also have an excellent collection of gin cocktail recipes and jug cocktails to try – perfect for get-togethers or lazy summer afternoons.
And if you’re after more in the way of classic concoctions, try our best ever cocktail recipes here.
- Difficulty Easy
Ingredients
- We use gin, rum, tequila, whisky and more
Best drunk in the sun on holiday, piña coladas really are the bee's knees. Transport yourself to the tropics by recreating our perfect recipe at home.
It's party time! Grab strawberries, rum, lime juice and ice, then blitz it all together for quick-as-you-like homemade cocktails that'll cool you right down.
Caipirinha
Mojito fans in particular will love this light, zesty yet punchy cocktail, which is Brazil's national drink. A properly refreshing sip for a summer's day.
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Pineapple juice adds a refreshing fruity twist to the classic whisky sour, as well as giving it a lighter edge. Try this recipe to see what we mean.
Virgin mojito
Who needs rum for a refreshing cocktail in the sun? Whip-up an alcohol-free mojito with fresh lime, mint leaves, apple juice and sparkling water. All the Cuban flavour, none of the hangover!
Apricot bellini
Blitz fresh apricots to make our summery take on a classic Italian prosecco cocktail.
Passion fruit caipirinha
A passion fruit twist on the punchy Brazilian cocktail. This is an ideal drink for those warm summer evenings.
Lagerita cocktail
This largertia takes the tequila from a classic margarita and combines it with beer. Make this quick and easy cocktail for a simple but refreshing drink this summer.
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The smoky notes of the mezcal work wonderfully with the grilled pineapple and gentle heat from the chilli in this spicy drink, ideal for summer. It’s simple to make and can easily be made into a jug cocktail for a crowd. Find more of our jug cocktail recipes here.
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Stay cool this summer with refreshing strawberry margarita slushies. These fruity drinks are super quick and easy to make, a perfect crowd-pleaser.
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We've taken a classic Italian cocktail and given it a summery twist, perfect for an easy aperitivo.
[image id="93833" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail Recipe with Rosé Wine" alt="Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail Recipe with Rosé Wine" classes=""]Iced tea sangria
Eke out the last of the warm weather with this easy-drinking wine cocktail. Packed with zesty lemons, juicy oranges and a touch of sweet honey.
[image id="77452" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" crop="20px,1703px,5444px,3627px" title="Iced Tea Sangria Recipe" alt="Iced Tea Sangria Recipe" classes=""]Mezcal paloma
Check out this quick and easy summer cocktail recipe with mezcal, zesty limes and sweet yet slightly bitter grapefruit juice. A paloma is usually made with tequila but using mezcal instead adds a lovely smoky edge to the drink.
[image id="75089" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" crop="1207px,1571px,2624px,1748px" title="Mezcal Paloma Cocktail Recipe" alt="Mezcal Paloma Cocktail Recipe" classes=""]Dark and stormy punch
Want an easy rum punch recipe? Check out this quick and easy summer cocktail punch with tropical pineapple, zesty limes and fiery ginger. We have more great rum cocktails over here.
[image id="75031" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" crop="9px,1534px,3191px,2126px" title="Dark and Stormy Punch Recipe" alt="Dark and Stormy Punch Recipe" classes=""]Frozen peach margaritas
Nothing quite says summer like a frozen margarita and we've given it a fruity twist with this recipe for frozen peach margaritas. They're easy to make and perfect for a boozy dessert. We have more great summer dessert ideas here.
[image id="4513" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" crop="2px,90px,596px,397px" title="Frozen Margarita Recipe with Peaches" alt="Frozen Margarita Recipe with Peaches" classes=""]Kombucha mule
Raw, fermented tea may not sound particularly appealing, but that’s exactly what kombucha is and it works really well in summery cocktails like this refreshing kombucha mule.
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Olive summer cup
This is our homemade version of Pimm's and it's the perfect drink for summer sipping. Plus, you probably already have the ingredients lurking in your cupboard.
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