The Best Summer Drinks and Cocktails

Quench your thirst with the best summer beverages, from classic cocktails to fresh fruit juices and spritzers.

25/04/2019 15:09

Blueberry-Ginger Mojito Pitchers

Homemade ginger syrup adds spicy bite to Tyler Florence's bubbly mojito pitchers, which are overflowing with muddled blueberries.

Plum-Cherry Ice Pops and Champagne

Combine after-dinner drinks and dessert by dunking plum-cherry ice pops in glasses of champagne. It's the best way to cool down.

Mint Julep Slushy

This frozen take on the classic julep packs a powerful punch. Mix a bottle of rum with mint and a little sugar, then freeze until slushy.

Green Tea and Orange Cooler

This simple drink will cool you down all summer long and has only three ingredients: green tea, orange and agave nectar. You could also turn this into a cocktail with a splash of vodka or tequila.

Cucumber-Jalapeno Margarita

Michael Symon infuses this margarita with a halved jalapeno pepper and thin slices of cucumbers –– the longer it sits, the more its spicy notes and refreshing, savory flavor intensify.

Limoncello

Channel those sunny summertime vibes with this lemon-tinged liqueur. Make a big batch, then store in your freezer to sip all season long.

Tequila Sangria

This beautiful take on sangria gets its kick from tequila instead of brandy. Mix it up with fruit and juice, and then top it off with your favorite Spanish red wine.

Mojitos for a Crowd

Don't want to play bartender all night long? Mix up this party-sized batch to keep guests' glasses full all night.

Homemade Peach Iced Tea

Chuck creates a cross between simple syrup and fruit puree by simmering and then blending a mixture of sugar, water, peaches and a vanilla bean. He serves this with a chilled brew for the ultimate summer tea.