Summer Cocktail Recipes

Domo Arigato (Mezcal and Ginger Cocktail)

A slightly savory mezcal drink made with a few drops of sesame oil.

Sassy Flower (Hibiscus-Rosemary Mezcal Cocktail)

Tangy hibiscus tea is steeped with rosemary, which helps to draw out the woodsy side of mezcal in this cocktail.

Marrakesh Express (Pomegranate Mezcal Cocktail With Harissa)

A softly frothy drink with mezcal, pomegranate, and harissa.

El Derby Ahumado (Basil Julep With Cucumber, Jalapeño, and Mezcal)

The julep, as it might be done south of the border.

Swiss Cartel (Tequila Negroni Cocktail)

A smooth and butterscotch-y tequila cocktail.

Paloma Point (Mezcal Negroni With Grapefruit)

Americano meets Paloma.

Frozen Mezcal Palomas

Bright, tart, savory, and a little smoky, this frozen cocktail is a new favorite.

El Diablo con Limón (Tequila Punch With Cassis and Lemon)

A lemony spin on a classic tequila drink.

The Best Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

Don't let that ripe berry flavor fool you, there's plenty of rum here, too.

Frozen Fernet Daiquiri

An edge of bitterness and a shock of minty freshness.

The Best Frozen Daiquiri

Tart, fresh, and icy as an arctic blizzard.

Ultra-Tropical Piña Colada

Taste the tropics, not ice water.

Dark and Stormy Julep Cocktail (With Ginger and Rum)

Gingery zestiness keeps this julep wide awake.

Isla Bonita Punch (Sparkling Pineapple-Rum Punch)

Sparkling, tropical luxury.

Suns 'n Roses (Rum and Stone Fruit Punch)

A peachy punch that's perfect for summer sipping.

Frozen Jungle Bird Cocktail

This cocktail is frosty, bittersweet, rich, and fun.

The Bad Word (Gin Cocktail With Lime, Chartreuse, and Gran Classico)

Gimlet, meet Negroni.

Salzburg 75 (Grapefruit Radler French 75 Variation)

Grapefruit beer delivers the sparkle.

Unusual Negroni (Aperol, Lillet, and Gin Cocktail)

A lighter, mellower Negroni, made with Aperol and Lillet.

Frozen Gin and Tonic

A frosty version of the classic.

Sergeant Pepper (Pineapple-Gin Cocktail With Cumin)

Pineapple + cumin + gin = vacation in a glass.

Gunpowder Gin Punch

Tangy citrus and savory celery come together in this punch.

Gazpacho Bloody Mary With Pickled Shrimp

A bright take on the Bloody Mary, dosed with gin and topped with pickled shrimp.

Sherry Martini

A savory spin on the martini.

Chocolate Mint Julep Cocktail

Chocolate joins mint in this twist on the classic cocktail.

Triple Crown (Whiskey Sour Cocktail With Amaro)

A complex whiskey sour, packed with flavor from rich grapefruit liqueur.

Frozen Blood and Sand Cocktail

A smoky, fruity frozen cocktail made with Scotch.

5-Spice Bourbon Punch

Five-spice syrup amps up the flavor in this refreshing bourbon drink.

Gold Rush Cocktail

Bourbon, lemon, and honey combine for a cocktail that's perfect in all seasons.

Salted Roasted Peanut Old Fashioned in a Bottle

This bottled cocktail was inspired by the flavor of ballpark peanuts.

Zucca Sprezzatura (Amaro and Scotch Highball)

Smoky and earthy meet tall and refreshing.

Blushing Betty Cocktail

It doesn't get much easier than this combo of bourbon and grapefruit.

El Gallito (Pineapple-Chipotle Pitcher Cocktail)

This lightly savory drink is easy to prep for a group.

Pamplemousse Cooler (Vodka-Cucumber Cocktail With Grapefruit LaCroix)

You'll be cool as a cucumber sipping this vodka drink.

Fizzy Ginger Cocktail With Pickled Watermelon Rind

Watermelon rind finds a new life as a cocktail garnish in this sparkling sweet and spicy cocktail.

Thai-Style Bloody Mary With Cilantro and Fried Shallots

Salty, sweet, tangy, and spicy, all in one tomato-based cocktail.

Lady Grey

A pitcher cocktail featuring mint, ginger, citrus, and black tea.

Strawberry-Mint Sparkler

This summer vodka cocktail is light, not too sugary, and eminently day-drinkable.

Honey and Marmalade Sour

Orange marmalade's burnt-caramel flavors enrich this citrusy vodka sour.

Thyme for a Salty Dog

This vodka drink offers a tart and herbal start to your day.

Passport to Chile (Grapefruit Pisco Cocktail)

A flexible, refreshing pitcher drink.

Fizzy Strawberry Pisco Punch

This fizzy punch is tart, juicy, and a little herbal.

Pisco-Grapefruit Brunch Pitcher

Bottle up this bright and tangy pisco cocktail today for brunch tomorrow.

Ampersand Cocktail

This equal-parts drink, made with cognac, Old Tom gin, and sweet vermouth, is luscious and smooth, with a little candied-orange sweetness.

Rhubarb Sidecar

Peach Julep

This drink uses toasty cognac and rooibos tea to warm up the flavor of peaches.

Pisco Sour

The signature drink of Peru.

Sidecar

An entrancing mixture of brandy, lemon juice and orange liqueur.

Fresh and Tart Chelada (Mexican Lime and Beer Cocktail)

Bright, fresh, and bracingly tart.

The Perfect Michelada (Spicy Mexican Beer and Lime Cocktail Rec...

Add as much (or as little) lime and hot sauce to this light, savory beer drink as you want.

Fresh Lemon Radler (Shandy)

The best, brightest-tasting version of the classic beer-and-soda mix starts with fresh lemons.

Fresh Grapefruit Radler (Shandy)

On a hot day, you can't beat this beer lightened up with homemade citrusy soda.

The Pineapple Hop

This pitcher cocktail marries a tangy pineapple shrub with hoppy IPA.

Steak Island Beer Cocktail

The secret ingredient in this refreshing and savory beer cocktail: steak sauce.

White IPA

A simple but tasty drink made by mixing strong, hoppy IPA with citrusy wheat beer.

Candy Apple

Toasty, malty, and a little nutty, brown ale is a natural partner for hard cider.

Sparkling Rosé Sangria With Aperol and Peaches

Sangria meets the Aperol spritz.

Citrus Spritzer (Easy LaCroix Tangerine and Campari Cocktail)

The best easy drink you'll make all summer.

Ginger-Cardamom Red Wine Sangria

A bold, fruit-chunk-free sangria flavored with fresh ginger and cardamom.

Sparkling Pomegranate Pitcher Cocktail

An easy pitcher cocktail made with pomegranate and sparkling wine.

Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria With Lillet Rosé

This sparkling sangria makes use of the French aperitif Lillet Rosé, which comes already flavored with sweet and bitter orange peel and fruit liqueurs.

Plume

A little bitter, a little bubbly.

Bitter and Bold Sangria

Red wine, Campari, cranberry syrup, and bourbon make for a sangria that's bold, bitter, and delicious.

Northern Spy's Celery Tonic

A light celery-based cocktail inspired by the gin and tonic.

Fresh Mango Syrup

A fresh, no-cook syrup made from mango pits and peels.

Salted Mint Lassi (Borhani)

This traditional savory yogurt drink is the perfect accompaniment to an Indian meal.

Mango Lassi

The classic Indian drink is a snap to make and enjoy at home with canned mango purée.

Frothy Iced Matcha Green Tea

Shake, shake, shake for the frothiest brew.

The Best Arnold Palmer (Half and Half Iced Tea + Lemonade)

The lemonade/iced tea mix of our dreams.

Ultra-Flavorful Fresh Lemonade

Crazy-flavorful lemonade takes advantage of the aromatic lemon rinds.

The Best Iced Tea (Cold-Brewed Iced Tea)

Cold-brewed iced tea is extra-refreshing.

Ultra-Flavorful Fresh Limeade

Keep your cool with this simple, no-cook technique.