Sun’s out, drinks up. This list is bursting with beach-ready, backyard-approved cocktails built for hot days and long nights. Expect juicy fruits, fresh herbs, and plenty of ice—everything you need to stay cool when the heat kicks in.
Margarita
tequila
Cointreau
lime juice
zesty
refreshing
bold
summer
classic
Tangy lime with smooth tequila and a hint of orange
Piña Colada
light rum
cream of coconut
pineapple juice
rum
creamy
tropical
indulgent
rocks
Sweet pineapple and coconut with smooth rum
Bay Breeze
cranberry juice
vodka
fruity
relaxed
highball
Sweet pineapple with tart cranberry and a smooth vodka base
Paloma
grapefruit soda
crisp
citrus
bubbly
Zesty grapefruit with a smooth tequila backbone
Moscow Mule
ginger beer
spicy
Zesty lime with spicy ginger and smooth vodka
Daiquiri
white rum
simple syrup
tart
bright
Sharp lime with smooth, clean rum and subtle sweetness
Aperol Spritz
Prosecco
Aperol
soda water
light
effervescent
aperatif
Bittersweet orange with herbal undertones
20th Century
Gin
citrusy
chocolatey
Alabama Slammer
Southern Comfort
Fruity
Sweet
Retro
Alaska
gin
herbal
aromatic
elegant
Alexander
Brandy
Chocolate
Cream
Algonquin
Rye whiskey
Rye
Pineapple
Dry Vermouth
