The Best Summer Cocktails to Sip All Season Long
Summer is in full swing, and if you are living in climates where it’s only a few months, this list may be for all year round, even after the season is over, to feel the sunny vibes, but no matter where you are, these will be delicious cocktails for you to enjoy. Whether you are planning a watch party for one of the World Cup games, watching another episode of Love Island, pregaming for a tour like Omar Courtz’s Por Si Mañana No Estoy USA Tour, KATSEYE’S The Wildworld Tour, or even Karol G’s Viajando Por El Mundo TropiTour, we have covered all your needs if you’re 21 and over while drinking responsibly.
With tequila, gin, or spritz recipes, you’ll have a summer filled with cocktails or ready-to-serve drinks to try. There’s something for everyone packed into this list for the day and night drinkers as well. You’ll be ready to go if you want to wrap up Pride Month, have a BBQ or picnic, or still celebrating the Knicks winning the NBA championship, getting ready for the Fourth of July festivities, if you have a summer birthday, or even think about the Labor Day parties, but not too much on that holiday, because we are still enjoying el verano over here.
Get your glasses ready, play your favorite summer tunes, and drink up. Poolside or by the beach, you and your loved ones will be wanting more of what you’re bringing, so be sure to buy a bottle or three. Stay cool and hydrated, not just with water, but with one of the cocktails below. Salud and enjoy!
Henny Rita
Who doesn’t love a twist on a margarita, and Hennessy has the recipe for you to try something with their Henny Rita. Their recent launch of the Hennessy Very Special Cocktails, which has been supported through a vibrant campaign celebrating the spirit of “Henny Season” with ambassadors Quenlin Blackwell, a comedic creator known for her candid and irreverent perspective; Salem Mitchell, a model and creative recognized for redefining modern beauty; and Michael Cimino, an actor and musician with a natural on-screen presence.
Henny Rita
- Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Cognac VS
- 0.5 oz orange liquor
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Agave syrup
- 1 Garnish: Orange slice and hibiscus salt rim
- Method:
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake to chill.
- Strain into glass with ice.
- Garnish with orange slice shape and hibiscus salt rim
- Optional : 2 dashes of Angostura bitter
Ilegal Mezcal
Ilegal Mezcal has partnered with The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI) for the sixth annual Celebrating YOU campaign, which is Ilegal’s ongoing program dedicated to uplifting and supporting the LGBTQ+ community, raising awareness, celebrating individuality, and driving impact through partnerships and fundraising efforts. Since launching in 2021, Celebrating YOU has expanded to nearly 300 bar and restaurant partners across 25 cities, raising more than $170,000 through its on-premise cocktail program. This year will additionally fund Safe Spaces Certification for participating venues, a SIGBI-led program designed to help create more inclusive and respectful environments for LGBTQ+ guests and staff. The collaboration will feature a series of thoughtful activations, which kicked off at The Stonewall Inn on May 21, 2026. The campaign continued with two fundraisers at Ilegal’s showroom: one on June 17 featuring music by Kat Cunning and another on July 30 featuring Mannequin Pussy.
Royal Ascot Blush
No better way to cool down than with a Royal Ascot Blush, this cocktail captures the elegance and countryside feel with Silent Pool Gin. Refreshing and perfect for all gatherings.
Royal Ascot Blush
- Ingredients
- 50ml Silent Pool Gin
- 20ml Strawberry Cordial
- Top up with Lemonade
- Garnish:
- Garnish with strawberries.
- Method:
- Pour all ingredients into a glass full of ice cubes and stir gently to incorporate.
Silent Pool Martini
The word pool is in the gin and cocktail, if that isn’t a sign to be sipping it poolside this summer, then I don’t know what is. The Silent Pool Gin is the official gin partner of Royal Ascot, bringing a taste of Britain’s most celebrated racing and social event to summer entertaining.
Silent Pool Martini
- Ingredients:
- 60ml Silent Pool Gin
- 15ml Dry Vermouth
- Garnish:
- Orange Peel
- Method:
- Stir all ingredients on ice and pour them in a martini glass, garnish with an orange peel or orange coin.
Spicy Lemon Drop Martini
This Spicy Lemon Drop Martini recipe is a partnership with the icon Madonna and ABSOLUT TABASCO, ahead of the release of her highly anticipated project, Confessions II, the singer’s fifteenth studio album. This drink gives a fiery flair to her favorite cocktail.
Spicy Lemon Drop Martini
- Ingredients:
- 1.5 Parts Absolut Tabasco
- 1 Part Lemon Juice
- 1/3 Parts Simple Syrup
- 1/3 Parts Triple Sec
- 1 Twist Lemon Zest
- Method:
- Cut a lemon in half and juice one half.
- Pour the lemon juice into a shaker.
- Add simple syrup, triple sec, and Absolut Tabasco.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
- Double strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the drink first.
On The Rocks Passion fruit Margarita
Who wants to play bartender when you’re ready to drink and enjoy summer, which you can do with an On The Rocks Passion fruit Margarita. Whether you’re planning to pop in your picnic basket or serve it at your summer soiree, the ready-to-sip drink is definitely taking the hassle out of creating the perfect pour!
CAZADORES Mexican Old Fashioned
With team Mexico playing so well in this year’s World Cup, the CAZADORES Mexican Old Fashioned will be sipped on multiple occasions this summer. CAZADORES’ portfolio of aged tequilas offers the complex profile of brown spirits while also providing sweet notes from agave, crafting a unique taste that whiskey-lovers can enjoy sipped neat or in a classic Old Fashioned.
CAZADORES Mexican Old Fashioned
- Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila CAZADORES Añejo
- 2 Bar Spoons of Sugar
- 1 Slice of Orange
- 4 Dashes of Bitters
- Method:
- Muddle orange, cherry, and sugar in old fashioned glass
- Add the rest of the ingredients with an ice sphere and stir
- Garnish with orange peel
CAZADORES Pineapple Infused Tequila
Flavored margaritas are loved by many, and with CAZADORES Pineapple Infused Tequila, you’ll get the extra flavor and refreshing taste of the classic cocktail. Tequila CAZADORES released its first-ever infused tequila. Perfect for tropical and fruit-forward cocktails and made for easy at-home cocktail-making.
CAZADORES Pineapple Margarita
- Ingredients:
- 2 oz. CAZADORES Pineapple Infused Tequila
- 1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- 3/4 oz. Agave Syrup
- Method:
- Combine all the ingredients with ice, shake, and strain into a salted glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Captain Morgan Sliced Colada Variety Pack
Get ready for those beach days with Captain Morgan Sliced Colada Variety Pack! It comes with an assortment of tropical colada cocktails perfect for cooling off in the summer heat. It features four flavors: Piña Colada, Mango Colada, Passionfruit Colada, & Strawberry Colada.
Cointreau Citrus Spritz
Cointreau kicked off summer with the launch of Cointreau Citrus Spritz because why waste time mixing when you can be sipping. Blending the brand’s signature orange liqueur with French white wine and vibrant citrus flavors, the ready-to-serve sparkling cocktails are designed for effortless, on-the-go enjoyment with two bright flavors: Orange & Blood Orange and Lemon & Lime.
JHART MARGARITA
To commemorate the New York Knicks’ victory, shooting guard Josh Hart presented a one-of-one custom bedazzled PATRÓN EL ALTO bottle. The bottle is fully encrusted in colorful crystals and features an image of Hart in action on the front, along with the phrase “HART OF THE CITY” engraved along the side. “This has been such an incredible season, and I feel so proud to have made it to this championship with this team. We worked for this all year, so when it came time to celebrate, I made sure I was doing it right with PATRÓN. PATRÓN knows what it’s like to be on a journey of making something great, just like us, and that’s what this year has been all about for me,” he expressed. If you’re still celebrating the Knicks, the JHART Margarita recipe is perfect for all summer.
JHART Margarita
- 1.5 oz PATRÓN Reposado Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz Agave Syrup
- 3 Seedless Jalapeno Slices
- Tajin Rim
- Lime Wedge for Garnish
iichiko Refresher
If you can’t make it to Japan this summer, bring it to your home with this Iichiko Refresher. The perfect cocktail to cool you down from those heated summer moments.
Iichiko Refresher
- Ingredients:
- 2 oz iichiko Saiten
- 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Mint Syrup
- 0.25 oz Orange Juice
- 0.5 oz Triple Sec
- Mint Sprigs
- Glassware:
- Rocks Glass
- Garnish:
- Mint
- Method:
- Mix all ingredients into cocktail shaker with Ice. Shake, then strain into Rocks glass with Ice.
- Garnish with Mint.
Lemongrass Vesper
If you can’t make it to Bitter Monk in Brooklyn, NY, the Lemongrass Vesper, created by Ektoras Binikos, Founder of Bitter Monk and Atheras Spirits, can be made at home with the recipe below.
Lemongrass Vesper
- Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. London Dry Gin
- 1 oz. Vodka
- 0.5 oz. Atheras Hierba Luisa Liqueur
- Glassware:
- Nick & Nora glass
- Garnish:
- Stick of lemongrass
- Method:
- In a mixing glass, blend all the ingredients together.
- Stir softly for a few moments until the mixture is nicely chilled.
- Strain the blend into a Nick & Nora cocktail glass.
- Add a small stick of lemongrass as a garnish.
Pretty Girl Snack
The new Pretty Girl Snack is too cute not to make during summer and all year round for every girl’s night! Smirnoff, which just held their ‘A Celebration of Ballroom,’ created a space for the next generation of performers to step into the spotlight, rooted in performance, community, and self-expression.
Pretty Girl Snack
- Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Smirnoff Pink Lemonade
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz fresh lemonade
- Lime wheel (for garnish)
- Method:
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add Smirnoff Pink Lemonade. Pour in the orange liqueur. Add lime juice. Top with lemonade.
- Shake for about 10 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Chinola Guava
Chinola, the award-winning fresh fruit liqueur brand, launched its newest flavor, Chinola Guava. Made from 100% fresh pink guava with no artificial colors, flavors, or concentrates. You can try out the first product of its kind to set a guava benchmark for what guava should taste like with their Guava Daiquiri.
Guava Daiquiri
- Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Rum
- 1 oz Chinola Guava Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- Instructions:
- Combine rum, Chinola Guava Liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled and strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Glass: - Martini or Coupe
Method: - Shaken
Garnish: - Lime wedge
BACARDÍ & Cola
Another Knicks player celebrating the big win was Jose Alvarado, who, alongside BACARDÍ RUM, celebrated after the parade at Toñita’s Caribbean Social Club in Brooklyn on June 18, 2026. Alvarado, who currently has the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in Puerto Rico, is truly proud of his Caribbean roots, as is the popular rum spirit. Cheers with and to the team with a BACARDÍ & Cola.
BACARDÍ & Cola
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 OZ BACARDÍ SUPERIOR RUM
- 3 OZ COLA
- Method:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the BACARDÍ Superior Rum.
- Add the chilled cola.
- Give it all a gentle stir.
St-Germain Spritz
Summer equals spritz season, and St-Germain has a recipe for you to have as many as you like.
St-Germain Spritz
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz St-Germain
- 2 oz MARTINI Prosecco
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 8-10 mint leaves
- Garnish:
- Mint spring and lime wedge
- Method:
- Add ice into a wine glass.
- Pour in St‑Germain and add approximately eight mint leaves.
- Top with MARTINI Prosecco and sparkling water.
- Stir the drink to combine all of the ingredients and garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.
Jimador Tequila Spritz
Another ready-to-go drink, Brown-Forman launched El Jimador Tequila Spritz with its fresh twist on the classic spritz just in time for the summer festivities. Made with 100% Blanco Tequila, under 100 calories, and comes in the three flavors of mango, lime, and orange.
Cayman Jack
Cayman Jack is making the return to office easier for folks this summer with their EOD Escape campaign. Cayman Jack is taking happy hour nationwide, where workers everywhere can visit CaymanJackEODEscape.com to share what their ideal EOD Escape looks like and unlock a Cayman Jack rebate and a chance to win a $500 travel gift card.
SirDavis Whisky Lemonade
Who doesn’t love a Lemonade? And who doesn’t love the refreshing drink with Beyoncé’s whiskey? If you couldn’t think of any reasons not to want those two things, well then, SirDavis Whisky Lemonade is for you. The award-winning whisky, founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter in partnership with Moët Hennessy and crafted by renowned Master Distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden, now has a Whisky Lemonade Cocktail Kit available through Cocktail Courier.
HORNITOS CRISTALINO STAYCATION
Staycation is the new vacation because not everyone has the luxury of a Euro summer, and that’s okay. With HORNITOS CRISTALINO STAYCATION, it will feel like you’re on a tropical beach with every sip.
HORNITOS CRISTALINO STAYCATION
- 1 1/2 parts Cristalino Reserve Tequila
- 1/2 part Coconut Liqueur
- 3/4 part Mango Syrup
- 1 part Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- Dried Coconut Flakes
Blood Mary
Brunch can happen at any season, but they’re more free and fun during the summer, especially with a Bloody Mary in hand, and this recipe made with Jim Beam is the best one to make.
Bloody Mary
- 1 1/2 parts Jim Beam Rye
- 6 parts Bloody Mary mix
- Garnish with olives and a lime wedge
Island Pop
It’s summertime, why not add a Bomb Pop? Many popular restaurants are adding popsicles to their drinks, and you can have yours from the comfort of your home with the Island Pop. A Bright and nostalgic recipe gearing you up for those family BBQs.
Island Pop
- Ingredients:
- 2 oz Blue Chair Bay Coconut Rum
- 6 oz Lemonade
- Bomb Pop, for garnish
- Lemon Slice, for garnish
- Instructions:
- In a glass filled with ice, combine Coconut Rum and lemonade.
- Stir until mixed.
- Garnish with a Bomb Pop and lemon slice.
Watermelon Spritz
You have to stay hydrated during el verano, why not make it with a Watermelon Spritz, and it gets to be made with popular prosecco, La Marca.
Watermelon Spritz
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh watermelon (or watermelon juice)
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 3-4 oz La Marca Prosecco
- Mint sprig and watermelon wedge for garnish
- Method:
- Blend chilled watermelon, lime juice and simple syrup and strain into a Spritz glass with ice.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Top with La Marca Prosecco and garnish with mint and watermelon wedge.
NOLET’S Silver Berry Independent Punch
The easiest way to keep folks happy and hydrated without you having to be mixing drinks during a summer occasion is to make a punch, and the NOLET’S Silver Berry Independent Punch is the right fit for every party, picnic, or BBQ.
NOLET’S Silver Berry Independent Punch
- Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups NOLET’S Silver Gin
- 0.5 cup Chambord Liqueur
- 0.5 cup Maraschino Cherry Liqueur
- 2.5 cups Lemonade
- 0.25-0.5 cup Simple Syrup
- 1 cup Blackberries or Blueberries
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 1 cup Raspberries
- Method:
- Puree fruit in a blender and strain out solids or juice fresh berries in a juicer.
- Mix berry juice with NOLET’S Silver Gin, Chambord, and Maraschino Liqueur with lemonade in a large pitcher or punchbowl.
- Taste for sweetness and adjust with simple syrup as needed.
- Add ice to the mixture, and serve over ice with fruit or floral garnish in a rocks glass.
Chocolate Caramel Espresso Martini
The Chocolate Caramel Espresso Martini recipe is like a dessert in a cup, giving you a caffeine kick to last through all the summer fun that’s to come your way.
Chocolate Caramel Espresso Martini
- Ingredients:
- 1.5oz Absolut Original
- 0.5oz Kahlua Dunkin’ Caramel Swirl Coffee Liqueur
- 0.5oz Crème de Cacao
- 0.5oz Espresso
- Method:
- Add all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker.
- Shake. Then shake harder!
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with Chocolate covered espresso beans
Key Club
For the gin lovers, we have another recipe for you. The Key Club will make you feel like you are having a cool summer.
Key Club
- Ingredients:
- No.3 London Dry Gin
- Dry Vermouth
- Bonded Apple Brandy
- Maraschino
- Absinthe Rinse
- Garnish:
- Lemon Twist
Château Sainte-Marguerite Fantastique
Summer is the right time to have a glass of Fantastique Rosé, which was created in 2017, and is the only organic Cru Classé in Côtes de Provence. This certified organic and vegan fine rosé wine is balanced, structured and precise.
Château Sainte-Marguerite Symphonie
If you would like another option for a rosé wine, created in 1999, the Symphonie cuvée exemplifies an established savior-faire and offers a harmonious composition distinguished by finesse, fresh notes and a generous aromatic profile.
The Rémy Sidecar
Summer should be about good vibes, fun times and taking an easy, can’t think of the easiet recipe to enjoy it all than The Rémy Sidecar. With just three ingredients you can have tasty and refreshing cocktail all season long.
The Rémy Sidecar
- Ingredients:
- 2 oz Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
- ¾ oz Cointreau
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- Instructions:
- Pour 2 oz of Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, ¾ oz of Cointreau and ¾ oz of lemon juice into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake, strain and pour into a coupette glass.
- Finish with lemon peel for freshness.
Golden Grove
The name makes it perfect to sip during those golden summer hours. The Golden Grove is a vibrant blend of rye and refreshing citrus with a kick of ginger. Crisp, aromatic, and subtly effervescent, it’s simple but leaves a lasting impression!
Golden Grove
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 parts Basil Hayden Golden Rye
- 1 part Lemon Juice
- 1/2 part Simple Syrup
- 2 Ginger coins
- 1 dash Celery Bitters
- Grapefruit Soda
- Method:
- Add Basil Hayden Golden Rye, lemon juice, simple syrup, ginger, and celery bitters to a shaker with ice. Shake.
- Strain into a chilled Collins glass over ice.
- Spritz with grapefruit soda.
- Serve and garnish with a grapefruit slice.