26 Refreshing Summer Cocktails – Easy Recipes

Are you looking for easy cocktail recipes you can make this summer? Here you will find 26 of the best refreshing cocktails for you to make on a hot summer day.

These recipes are:

  • Easy to make
  • Colorful
  • Flavorful
  • Light and Refreshing

Refreshing Summer Cocktail Recipes

Blue Hawaii Cocktail

1. Blue Hawaii Cocktail

The first recipe shows you how to make a colorful blue drink inspired by the clear blue Hawaiian waters. This is a tropical cocktail that uses a few ingredients like vodka and pineapple juice, plus the ingredient that gives this drink that vibrant blue color.

This recipe takes 5 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on A Couple Cooks.

2. Pineapple Margarita

If you like anything pineapple flavored you are sure to enjoy this pineapple margarita. It is easy to make with a few simple ingredients needed. This drink has a tart and sweet taste.

This is a great recipe to make on a hot summer day. It takes 5 minutes to make this recipe.

Get this recipe on The Blond Cook.

3. Strawberry Basil Gin Cocktail

Here is another drink recipe that is great for summer. This recipe combines strawberry, gin, and basil which creates a great taste that is both tart and sweet.

This recipe takes 15 minutes to make. To really enhance the flavors you will need to place the drink in the fridge for 10 minutes before enjoying it.

Get this recipe on Show Me The Yummy.

4. Mango Mojito

The delicious taste of mango makes the best drinks. This recipe combines mango with vodka and a few other ingredients to create this flavorful drink.

This recipe takes 15 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on Martha Stewart.

5. Watermelon Cucumber Margarita

Cucumbers and watermelon are combined together to make the perfect summer drink. This margarita recipe is easy to make and is very tasty. This recipe takes about 40 minutes to make. You will need to let it chill in the fridge before enjoying it.

Get this recipe on Food Network.

Watermelon Cucumber Margarita

6. Blood Orange Cocktail

This recipe uses blood oranges to make this beautiful cocktail. Blood orange is a fruit that looks like an orange but the inside contains a dark red color hence the name blood orange. They have a very sweet taste compared to other oranges.

Sometimes these oranges are hard to find so this recipe gives you another option if you can’t find them. You can also make this drink into a mocktail. It takes 10 minutes to make this drink.

Get this recipe on Fit Foodie Finds.

7. Berry Basil Moscow Mules

This recipe takes the classic Moscow mule and spices it up a bit with ginger beer. The combination really goes together well with the blackberries, creating a delicious taste.

This recipe takes 10 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on Host The Toast.

8. Mango Margarita

Cool down with this refreshing mango margarita. It has an incredibly cool, tangy, and sweet taste. Only 5 ingredients are needed to make this drink.

It takes 10 minutes to make this recipe.

Get this recipe on Love and Lemons.

9. Watermelon Vodka Cocktail

I love anything watermelon. They are perfect to enjoy by themselves or to use in delicious recipes, like drinks. This recipe shows you how to make a tasty watermelon cocktail with vodka.

Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this recipe and it is only 120 calories. A perfect light refreshing drink to make for spring or summer. It takes about 5 minutes to make this recipe.

Get this recipe on Kim’s Cravings.

Cranberry Margarita

10. Cranberry Margarita

Looking for a cranberry drink to make this summer? Try this delicious cranberry margarita. It is perfect for holidays and summer months. This is a beautiful colorfully drink that really stands out. It also tastes great.

Only 4 ingredients are needed for this recipe and it takes 5 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on Gimme Some Oven.

11. Summer White Wine Sangria

Looking for a drink loaded with fruits? I have just the recipe for you. Try this flavorful white wine sangria. It is packed with fruits like apples, peaches, strawberries, which creates a sweet fruity taste.

This recipe takes 15 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on Minimalist Baker.

12. Pineapple Vodka Strawberry Lemonade

Whip up a batch of this tasty pineapple vodka strawberry lemonade. This drink is perfect for barbeques or cookouts. Only 5 ingredients are needed to make this recipe.

This recipe can be made in advance and can be frozen for up to 3 months. It takes about 5 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on Miss In The Kitchen.

13. Blue Lagoon Margarita

Here is another great colorful blue drink for you to try. This blue lagoon margarita uses 5 ingredients and only takes 3 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on The Spruce Eats.

14. Strawberry Sangria

Try this amazing and beautiful strawberry sangria. It is the perfect drink for spring or summer. It is packed with flavorful fruits like strawberries, raspberries, and oranges. All of the ingredients together create the best flavor and taste.

This recipe takes 25 minutes to make. You will need 10 minutes of cooking time for this recipe. Then you will need to chill the drink for several hours, so this recipe will take longer to make than the others.

Get this recipe on Celebrating Sweets.

Strawberry Sangria

15. Pina Colada

This recipe shows you how to make the best pina colada. This recipe takes 5 minutes to make and is enough for 4-6 servings. Make this tasty recipe today.

Get this recipe on Simply Recipes.

16. Pear Margarita

Here is a great drink recipe that uses ripe pears. The pears are combined with other ingredients that create the best flavor. This recipe takes 15 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on Yes To Yolks.

17. Pineapple Rum Punch

Looking for the best tropical punch? Here it is, try this pineapple rum punch. It has a great pineapple coconut flavor. This recipe takes about 5 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on Cafe Delites.

18. Raspberry Mojitos

This recipe shows you how to make the best raspberry mojito. This drink is filled with raspberries, mints, and rum. A great summer drink to enjoy.

I find it better to use fewer mint leaves than what is called for in this recipe.

Get this recipe on Tasty.

19. Blueberry and Rosemary Tonic

Try this delicious mocktail recipe. This recipe is filled with frozen fruits like blueberries, rosemary, and orange zest. You will need to cook some of the ingredients for this recipe.

It takes about 25 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on Rachael Ray Mag.

Red Sangria

20. Red Sangria

Are you looking for a punch recipe that has some alcohol in it? You need to try this red sangria drink. This sweet cocktail is made with fresh fruits and red wine.

This recipe takes about 10 minutes to make and is enough for 12 servings.

Get this recipe on Downshiftology.

21. Strawberry Daiquiri

This recipe shows you how to make the best strawberry daiquiri. A great slushy drink full of flavors. You can make this drink with alcohol or without.

This recipe takes 10 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on All Recipes.

22. Ginger Peach Bourbon

Here is a great recipe that includes peaches, lemon juice, syrup, and bourbon. All the ingredients fit together so well to make this delicious drink.

This recipe takes 5 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on Bon Appetit.

23. Salty Dog Cocktail

This is a great recipe to make for parties. This cocktail has a fresh and fruity taste. It is made with a few simple ingredients. This is a quick recipe to make with only 5 minutes needed.

Get this recipe on The Lemon Bowl.

24. Vodka Strawberry Cocktail

Fresh summer favorites all packed into this tasty drink. Tasty ingredients added like fresh strawberries, lemon, and basil. This recipe takes 5 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on Garnish With Lemon.

25. Pomegranate Gin Cocktail

The last recipe on the list shows you how to make the best 4 ingredient pomegranate gin cocktail. This recipe takes 15 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on How Sweet Eats.

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26 Refreshing Summer Cocktails – Easy Recipes

Refreshing summer drink recipes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cocktail recipes, Summer Cocktail recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 148kcal

Ingredients

  • Rum
  • Vodka
  • Pineapple Juice
  • Lime Juice

Instructions

  • Gather all your ingredients.
  • Pick a cocktail recipe to make.
  • Follow the recipes instructions.
  • Make the recipe and enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition, serving size, and cooking time may vary depending upon which recipe you choose.