10 summer cocktail recipes to sip by the pool

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Sit back, relax, and enjoy the refreshing flavors of these 10 cocktail recipes designed to enhance your poolside experience. From tropical delights to classic favorites, these drinks are perfect for cooling off and indulging in the summer sun. Cheers to relaxation and the ultimate poolside sip!

two frozen lime margaritas with chili lime salt on the rim sitting on a white countertop.
Frozen Margaritas. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Fizz

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Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Fizz. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of summer with this strawberry rhubarb gin fizz. The combination of juicy strawberries and tart rhubarb, mixed with gin and fizzy soda, makes it a fantastic choice for a refreshing and vibrant summer drink.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Fizz

Cucumber Celery Mint Gin Rickey

Stay cool with this invigorating cucumber celery mint gin rickey. The crispness of cucumber, the freshness of celery and mint, combined with the kick of gin, results in a revitalizing drink that perfectly complements hot summer days.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Celery Mint Gin Rickey

Strawberry White Wine Spritzer

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Strawberry White Wine Spritzer. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Beat the summer heat with this delightful strawberry white wine spritzer. The combination of fresh strawberries and crisp white wine creates a light and fruity beverage, ideal for sipping and staying refreshed.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry White Wine Spritzer

Infused Vodka Recipe

Elevate your summer drinks with this infused vodka recipe. Bursting with vibrant flavors, it adds a refreshing twist to cocktails, making it a perfect choice for cooling off during hot summer days.
Get the Recipe: Infused Vodka Recipe

Frozen Blueberry Margarita Mocktail

A tall clear glass filled with a frosty purple beverage garnished with fresh lime.
Frozen Blueberry Mocktail. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This thick and frosty frozen blueberry margarita mocktail is bursting with all the classic margarita flavors with a flavorful blueberry twist.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Blueberry Margarita Mocktail

Frozen Margaritas

Summer calls for frozen margaritas, the best kind of margarita! Grab your favorite tequila and your blender to whip up some icy, restaurant-style margs at home.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Margaritas

Elderflower Fizz Mocktail

Elderflower Fizz Mocktail. Photo Credit: Schisandra & Bergamot.

A super bubbly and refreshing Elderflower Fizz Mocktail recipe made with elderflower cordial and sparkling water for the perfect dazzling summer drink!
Get the Recipe: Elderflower Fizz Mocktail

Blackberry Mojito

Two mojitos made with blackberries sit side by side next to a bowl of whole berries.
Blackberry Mojito. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Sweet and zesty, a colorful Blackberry Mojito is a refreshing cocktail. Made with fresh mint, blackberries, lime juice and rum, it’s a delicious way to cool down this summer.
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Mojito

Classic Mint Julep Recipe

This classic mint julep recipe is simple to make with only 3 ingredients and is perfect for relaxing by the pool.
Get the Recipe: Classic Mint Julep Recipe

Greyhound

A grapefruit cocktail on a white surface surrounded by its ingredients.
Greyhound. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Made with tart grapefruit, the refreshing Greyhound Cocktail can pack a sweet-and-sour punch. Try this two-ingredient drink with fresh citrus juice and your choice of either vodka or gin.
Get the Recipe: Greyhound

Strawberry Lemonade

mint leaves, strawberries and lemon slices garnish a glass of strawberry lemonade.
Strawberry Lemonade. Photo credit: Feast + West.

This homemade strawberry lemonade is bright and refreshing. Make it with fresh strawberries and real lemon juice for the ultimate flavor explosion.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade

Banana Daiquiri

A banana daiquiri is a refreshing summer drink with only 4 ingredients. Whip it up for an afternoon by the pool or an evening on the patio!
Get the Recipe: Banana Daiquiri

Infused Cold Brew Tea

Infused Cold Brew Tea glases.
How To Make Infused Cold Brew Tea. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn How To Make Infused Cold Brew Tea in the comfort of your home without expensive equipment and gadgets to give you various flavored beverages. Pick your favorite teas to cold brew and enjoy making the perfect lemonade you admire the most.
Get the Recipe: Infused Cold Brew Tea

Dirty Diet Coke

Quench your thirst with a refreshing and unique twist on a classic soda: Dirty Diet Coke! This fizzy, ice-cold concoction is perfect for sipping by the pool or at a summer party. It’s a simple yet satisfying way to cool down on those hot summer days.
Get the Recipe: Dirty Diet Coke

Strawberry Mint Smoothie

Strawberry Mint Keto Smoothie inside a glass with straw and fresh strawberry.
Strawberry Mint Low Carb Smoothie. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This Strawberry Mint Smoothie recipe with only 4 ingredients is extra creamy, rich in flavor, nourishing, and super refreshing. Extra versatile drink that is also gluten-free, low carb, and grain-free perfect for the summer party, Valentine’s or Mother’s day, or just as a quick and easy breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Mint Smoothie

Sea Breeze Cocktail

This Vanilla Sea Breeze Cocktail Recipe is a vacation in a glass! The perfect blend of sweet, nutty, fruity flavors. Ready in 2 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Sea Breeze Cocktail

Electric Lemonade

two glasses of electric lemonade with lemon wedge
Electric Lemonade. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life

Get ready to electrify your taste buds with this refreshing and vibrant summer cocktail. It delivers a burst of citrusy flavors and a stunning blue hue that screams summertime. Served over ice and garnished with a lemon slice, it’s the perfect drink to cool off and enjoy under the sun.
Get the Recipe: Electric Lemonade

Rum Runner

It’s the escape you’ve been looking for; this frozen Rum Runner recipe delivers just that. The relaxation you need to kick off the week’s stress with the perfect blend of rum and liquors; raspberry, fresh orange juice, and pineapple juice.
Get the Recipe: Rum Runner

Blue Whale Cocktail

Blue Whale Cocktail
Blue Whale Cocktail. Photo credit: PasstheSushi.com.

Just a sip of this light and vibrant cocktail will transport you to tropical islands and far-off places. Blue curacao, rum, and pineapple juice magically combine for the perfect flavor profile even the most novice mixologist can appreciate.
Get the Recipe: Blue Whale Cocktail

Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water

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Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This water combines fresh cucumber, bright lemon, earthy ginger, and spicy jalapeño for a lively, tasty, and visually appealing beverage you can enjoy any time your regular water just seems a bit too dull.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water

Lemon Drop Martini

Lemon Drop Martini in glass
Lemon Drop Martini. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Sip on a refreshing and tangy lemon drop martini at your next summer cookout. This cocktail is the perfect combination of tart and sweet, making it the ultimate thirst quencher on a hot summer day.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Drop Martini

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