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Ten refreshing-tasting cocktail recipes perfect for summer sipping
Stay cool this summer with this list of ten refreshing-tasting summer cocktail recipes.
The sun is hot, and you need a drink to cool down. Whether you’re poolside, at the beach, hosting brunch, having a home bar party or just hanging out at home, these refreshing-tasting cocktail recipes are perfect for summer. With a wide variety of flavor profiles and spirits, and even some non-alcoholic options, you’re sure to find something to love in this list of ten top drinks for summer.
Desert Sunset Pomegranate Margarita
No matter where you live, sometimes summer can feel like you’re in the middle of the desert. With the tart punch of lime and pomegranate juice, balanced with agave nectar and orange liqueur, the Desert Sunset Pomegranate Margarita is the perfect way to quench your thirst with vibrant flavor.
Pa-NO-ma Non-Alcoholic Paloma
Featuring Seedlip non-alcoholic spirits, enjoy the juicy grapefruit and bright citrus flavors of a classic paloma without the booze. This cocktail uses Seedlip Spice 94 to create a bright, refreshing-tasting paloma perfect for summertime.
Field Goal Gin Spritz
Whether you prefer playing backyard sports or watching games on the big screen, this bubbly and fresh citrus spritz is perfect for a hot summer day. Featuring herbaceous Aviation American Gin, this drink is full of delightful unique flavors like rosemary that add depth to a simple refreshing-tasting drink.
Tequila Pineapple
This cocktail is made with cristalino tequila, a unique, relatively new type of tequila created by filtering añejo. Simple, tropical, bubbly and refreshing-tasting, it’s perfect poolside, beachside or just sipping on the porch.
Watermelon Mint Margarita
This margarita featuring the ultimate summer melon tastes like summertime in a glass. Summer by the pool just got a whole lot more refreshing-tasting with a margarita that pairs the sweet summer taste of watermelon with cooling mint. The Watermelon Mint Margarita is sweet, vibrant and, ultimately, refreshing-tasting.
Beerleader Vodka Spritz
Few drinks are as refreshing-tasting as a spritz, and this one is especially perfect for watching your favorite sports. With light beer, Ketel One Vodka, strawberry, lemon and basil, this drink is packed with summery flavors.
21Seeds Orange Tequila Negroni
Though the classic negroni is made with gin, this tequila variation features 21Seeds Valencia Orange Tequila for a delightful citrus experience. Bursting with bright orange flavor, including fresh orange juice, this cocktail is a delightful apéritif for summer.
Ketel One Cosmo
The cosmopolitan is a retro favorite bursting with fruity flavor from cranberry juice, lime juice and orange liqueur. Sweet and tart, this recipe uses Ketel One Vodka for a refreshing drink with a beautiful pink hue. Served in a chilled martini or coupe glass, this iconic drink will keep you cool in summer.
Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose Spritz
Simple, clear and bubbly with delicate notes of grapefruit and rose, this spritz featuring Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose is delightfully light and refreshing-tasting.
Tequila Soda
The tequila soda is a simple yet refreshing-tasting drink, combining the crisp agave flavor of tequila and the effervescent fizz of sparkling soda water. This highball cocktail is cool and clear, perfect for summer.
Still looking for more summer drinks?
If you’re looking for even more ideas with a wide variety of spirits, head over to our recipe selection on The Bar to discover plenty of refreshing-tasting drinks to sip this summer. If you have specific cocktails or spirits in mind, you might want to check out one of our lists, like our Top Margarita Recipes or Best Tequila Cocktails to Make at Home.
You can also browse our barware and spirits for the supplies you need to make the drinks above. We even carry cocktail kits that contain all the ingredients you need to make delicious cocktails at home, hassle free and delivered straight to your door.