Summer Cocktail Recipes
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Are you looking for summer cocktail recipes for the 4th of July? Below is a variety of beverages you can have for your party.
Summertime is for barbecues, pool parties, and other outdoor activities. And what would either celebration be without some boozy drinks for the adults in the group?
When I think of the summer season, berries and fruit drinks come to mind.
Summertime also means watermelon season to me. I always loved those sweet watermelon slices as a child, the juice dripping down my chin and spitting out seeds.
Below are beverage recipes with watermelon in the list of ingredients, as well as pineapple, coconut, and fruit punch. Of course, alcohol such as rum, gin, vodka, tequila, and various liqueurs is also included.
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello Spritz is a tasty Italian cocktail made with limoncello, prosecco, and sparkling or soda water. This recipe by Vanessa of Maple + Mango has three ingredients and is garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint.
Malibu Bay Freeze
If summertime makes you yearn for fruity drinks, this recipe by Tornadough Alli is sure to please. It consists of coconut rum, cranberry, and pineapple juice, and Alli likes to top it with cherries, limes, and pineapple.
Summer Berry Sangria
This summer berry sangria by Cooking With Curls is mighty tasty on a hot summer day and perfect for the 4th of July. To make this recipe, she uses mixed berries, sliced citrus, orange liqueur, a fruity merlot, and sparkling soda.
Watermelon Cucumber Gin & Tonic
For this recipe by Joyful Healthy Eats, fresh watermelon is pureed and then put in a pitcher with lime juice, gin, sliced cucumber, mint, and tonic water.
Hippie Juice
This Hippie Juice recipe by Sugar And Soul uses watermelon vodka, triple sec, coconut rum, and peach schnapps. It’s sweet but strong.
Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito
Tieghan from Half-Baked Harvest makes this creamy coconut lime mojito. It’s made of white and coconut rum mixed with fresh lime and mint. Coconut cream makes this mojito creamy, and ginger beer tops it off.
Pineapple Margarita
April at Mama Loves Food says that a pineapple margarita is a variation of a classic margarita made primarily with pineapple juice instead of lime juice. It typically includes pineapple, lime, tequila, and Grand Marnier.
Easy Mexican Mule
Alyssa at Simply Quinoa makes this tequila-based version of the classic Moscow Mule with red wine and berries.
Vodka Punch
Vodka punch is a refreshing blend of fruit punch, pineapple juice, orange juice, vodka, and lemon-lime soda. Sara at Dinner At The Zoo created this recipe.
Pineapple Martini
Dorothy at Crazy For Crust says this cocktail with pineapple and lime juice is a sweet and sour combination. The best part about this recipe is that you can make it in a single glass or a pitcher.
Drinks For The 4th Of July:
The 4th of July is just around the corner. Everyone will be celebrating with cookouts, picnics, and other gatherings. Friends will arrange to see one another and perhaps plan a potluck where everyone brings their dish.
Aside from all summertime food recipes, there are also beverages to consider. It might be the time to break out the alcoholic drink recipes to stay calm and loosen everyone up a little.
Big Batch Drinks:
Big Batch drinks are easy to whip up for a crowd, lessening the stress on the host or hostess.
Cocktails are easy to serve in large quantities, so you won’t have to worry about serving each person a drink at your gathering.
Pitchers of sangria or bowls of punch are easy to make as well.
- Big Batch Margaritas
- Coconut Lemon Sour Party Pitcher
- Apposta Cocktail Pitcher
- Big Batch Watermelon Mojito Recipe
- Madras
- Mai Tai Recipes For A Crowd
- Summer’s Best Pitcher Cocktails
- Best Cocktails In Bulk
- Tropical Rum Punch
Non-Alcoholic Drinks:
The kids will be expecting some sugary fruit drinks for the occasion. Below are non-alcoholic beverages for both the kids and those who don’t drink liquor.
An alcohol-free or non-alcoholic drink, also known as a temperance drink, is a version of an alcoholic beverage made without alcohol. Or the alcohol could be removed from the recipe or reduced to almost zero.
Well that’s certainly a good variety for adults and kids. I’m sure everyone can find something delicious here to choose from. Someone needs to figure out a way to make a red white and blue drink, lol! I picked up some Gatorade in those colors for the kids.
I’ll have one of each, thank you.
Me too. They all sound delicious.