Summer is a short 93 days. Take advantage of the heat, the beach and being able to forget all of your responsibilities. Here are 15 recipes for summer drinks that will help you with the latter.
1. Cherry Watermelon Sangria
Ditch the classic sangria this summer and opt for a cherry watermelon sangria. This version is much cooler and lighter and pairs perfectly with an outdoor dinner.
2. Frosé
Rosé is great and all, but no one wants a lukewarm glass of wine on a hot summer day. This frozen rosé (aka frosé) recipe will knock off the edge during the summer season.
3. Raspberry Mojito
A mojito is already a great summer drink, but why not take advantage of the fact that raspberries are in season over the summer months. Really, the only additional step to this mojito recipe is muddling the raspberries.
4. Spicy Margarita
Every once and awhile you’ll need to switch up your cocktail from the fruity type. This margarita recipe includes jalapeños to give it a spicy flare. The men at your BBQ will surely enjoy this drink.
5. New York Cocktail
For all you whiskey lovers, this recipe (and the next two) is for you! The New York cocktail is a great summer option if you’re still looking to get your whiskey fix in.
6. Mint Julep
The mint julep is definitely a summer go-to. Whiskey doesn’t always need to be on the rocks and drank by the fire (although a bonfire still could be nice!).
7. Fresh Whiskey Sour
All of you who are anti-whiskey are probably hating me right now, but these three whiskey recipes will make you love it. Enjoy a whiskey sour on the rocks by the pool on a lounge chair and I’m sure you’ll have no complaints.
8. Kiwi or Pineapple Mojito
The recipes to the these mojitos are simple and all you have to do is switch out the kiwi for pineapple to change the flavor.
9. Sangria Slushy
Feel yourself craving a smoothie, but need to take the edge off? Try this sangria slushy smoothie.
10. Strawberry Lemon Agua Fresca
You’ll surely get hooked on this agua fresca recipe. Nothing’s bad with a splash of tequila, am I right!?
11. Peach Watermelon Agua Fresca
If strawberry lemon isn’t your cup of tea (or should I say pick of poison?), than try the peach watermelon version of the agua fresca.
12. Coconut Creamsicle Margarita
I don’t know about you, but I want to flip a bottle of Corona into this margarita to make a drink for the centuries.
13. Champagne Popsicles
If you’re feeling lazy, but still want to have a trendy drink, then I suggest champagne popsicles. The two ingredients are champagne (of your choice) and a popsicle (of your choice). You can try lots of different combos this summer.
14. Pink Lemonade Booze Slushy
Cool off this summer with this pink lemonade boozy slushy recipe.
15. Cilantro Lime Booze Slushy
Break out your blender because here’s another boozy slushy for you to try this summer. This one’s a cilantro lime twist off.
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