summer cocktails

First made in Puerto Rico back in 1952, with this rum, pineapple and coconut cream cocktail in your hand all you’ll be missing is the sand between your toes.

Pina colada

pineapple

caster sugar

coconut cream

ml Bacardi Carta Blanco

ml pineapple juice

ice cubed

orange

cherry

​Here's the recipe for a Sunshine, a rum, vermouth, and pineapple drink that's perfect for beach days and working on your tan. 

How to Make a Sunshine Cocktail

white rum

French vermouth

pineapple juice

grenadine

﻿Think of a Rosita like a Negroni going through a rebellious phase. Here's how to make the tequila and Campari cocktail.

How to Make a Rosita

tequila reposado

sweet vermouth

dry vermouth

Campari

Angostura bitters

The origin of the Margarita recipe is fiercely debated, but we think it’s got Mexico written all over it. With tequila, triple sec and fresh lime it’s tart, zingy and satisfying.

Margarita

Cazadores Tequila

½ part triple sec liqueur

lime

salt

Add an extra kick to your Espresso Martini this summer by adding the summer favourite spirit of gin. Find the recipe here at Redonline.co.uk

Gin Espresso Martini

60 mL strong Italian coffee

mL Oro Gin

mL Monin Gomme Syrup

Coffee beans

This tasty chilled coffee cocktail is perfect for brunch! Tequila drinks are a great way to kick start the day!

Tequila Coffee Cocktail

(8 oz.) cup of strong coffee, cooled

heavy cream

tequila

coffee liquor

Whipped Cream for topping

Add ice to a tall coffee mug or cocktail glass.

Pour in the coffee, tequila, coffee liquor, cream and stir.

Top with fresh or store bought whipped cream and serve.

Say it isn&#8217;t so! Just because it&#8217;s almost September summer doesn&#8217;t need to end, right? Besides, the fig tree is just coming into its fruit in late August/early September. What a better excuse do we need to lengthen our summer&hellip;

Fig smash - end of summer cocktail

For the "smash":1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup water1 few

This delicious variation on a classic margarita uses mezcal, a smoky Mexican spirit, instead of tequila. An unusual syrup called orgeat adds some sweetness and complexity to this easy cocktail.

Coconut Mezcal Margarita

oz mezcal (I used Vida by Del Maguey)

oz canned coconut milk

oz orgeat

oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)

serrano pepper (optional) (sliced)

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Pour all of the ingredients except for the slices of serrano pepper into a cocktail shaker.

Shake until chilled (1-2 minutes).

Double strain into a short glass filled with ice.

Garnish with a slice of serrano pepper and serve immediately.

Named at a time when a lot of booze went into this drink, our version is lighter with two kinds of rum rounded off by the tropical fruit flavours.

Zombie

Bacardi Carta Blanco

⅓ parts Bacardi Oro

Triple Sec Liqueur

sweet and sour mix

orange juice

grenadine (or Blue Curacao)

cherries

ice cubes

Peaches reach their peak season in the summer months, and being in Georgia, I can source some of the best varieties! I&hellip;

Peach & Orange Blossom Vodka Cocktail

oz Ketel One Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom Vodka

peach (or 4 oz of canned peach purée)

oz lemonade

Peach and orange

Edible flowers

This easy Grapefruit Rum Cocktail is made with real fruit juice, fresh mint leaves, club soda and more! It&#039;s a cool and refreshing cocktail recipe that&#039;s bursting with flavor.

Grapefruit Rum Cocktail

mint leaves

sugar

Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, (no pulp)

White Malibu Rum

splash grenadine, (optional)

club soda

grapefruit slices, (for serving)

In the bottom of a large pitcher, muddle together the mint leaves and sugar.

Stir in grapefruit juice, then rum. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Fill cocktail glasses with crushed ice; add prepared grapefruit rum cocktail to each glass.

Top with a splash of grenadine, if desired, and a splash of club soda.

Garnish with grapefruit slices and enjoy!

Here's a classic mojito recipe, perfectly balanced with lime, rum and fresh mint! This iconic Cuban cocktail is refreshing and just sweet enough.

Best Summer Cocktails (Mojito &amp; More!) 

mint leaves, plus additional for garnish

(1 ounce) lime juice

(1/2 ounce) maple syrup or simple syrup

(2 ounces) white rum

soda water

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and syrup. (Here&#8217;s how to muddle mint.)

Add the rum and fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until cold.

Place ice into a glass, and strain in the liquid. Top off the glass with soda water. Garnish with additional mint leaves.

This pink rosé sangria is the perfect refreshing cocktail for any summertime party or girls night! Made with rosé wine, vodka, and berries it has the prettiest pale pink color!

Pink Sangria with Rosé Wine

rosé wine

vodka

lemon juice

strawberries (sliced)

raspberries

blood orange (sliced)

mint

soda (sprite, club soda, seltzer (whatever you prefer!))

Add the sliced strawberries, raspberries, orange slices, and mint to a large pitcher.

Add in the wine, vodka, lemon juice, (and sugar if using), and stir to combine.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the fruit time to infuse the sangria.

Add in the soda immediately before serving.

Serve over ice and don&#39;t forget to ladle some of the fruit into each glass!

Celebrate summer with fresh squeezed blueberry basil lemonade – a generous splash of bourbon optional.

Blueberry Basil Lemonade

water, divided

lemons (enough for 1 cup of freshly-squeezed lemon juice)

seltzer

blueberries

basil leaves, loosely packed

optional: bourbon, vodka, gin, or rum

Begin by making a simple syrup, combining the...

Begin by making a simple syrup, combining the sugar and 1 cup of the water in a small saucepan.  Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat, just until the sugar is completely dissolved.  Remove from the heat to cool.

Cut each lemon in half and squeeze over...

Cut each lemon in half and squeeze over a measuring cup, until you have 1 cup of lemon juice.

Add the simple syrup and lemon juice to...

Add the simple syrup and lemon juice to a large pitcher, followed by the remaining 4 cups of water.  Stir and adjust to taste, adding a few tablespoons of sugar or the juice of half a lemon if it is either too sweet or too tart.

Add in the 2 cups of blueberries and...

Add in the 2 cups of blueberries and the basil leaves and stir.  Use the back of a long wooden spoon to squeeze the blueberries against the side of the pitcher, breaking up some of the whole blueberries.  

Immediately before serving, add the liter of seltzer...

Immediately before serving, add the liter of seltzer to the pitcher.

Serve in a highball glass filled with ice...

Serve in a highball glass filled with ice and the liquor of your choosing.

This refreshing Rosé Lemonade cocktail is pretty and pink! You&#x27;ll sip this delicious wine cocktail all summer long with it&#x27;s easy-going flavor that couldn&#x27;t be quicker to make!

Rosé Lemonade Cocktail

lemonade

rosé

lemon

In a glass of ice, add one part lemonade, one part rosé, and 1/2 part club soda.

Give it a gentle stir.

Add a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Garnish with a lemon peel twist or small wedge of lemon.

This refreshing Gin and Tea Cocktail recipe is quick and easy to make and has a unique, soothing flavor that you&#039;re going to love! Using a strong batch of the steeped tea is a tasty way to add a variety of flavors without adding extra steps.

Gin and Tea Cocktail

extra-strong Steep Echo Bloom tea

lime juice

simple syrup

thyme leaves (plus more for garnish)

Pour 6 ounces of freshly boiled water over 2 tea sachets and allow to steep for at least 10 minutes to an hour. Let cool completely before using in cocktail.

To brew strong tea

Put gin, tea, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and fresh thyme leaves in a cocktail shaker.

Gently muddle for more thyme flavor.

Add ice then shake well.

Strain the aromatic cocktail into a short cocktail glass over fresh ice and garnish with a spring or two of fresh thyme.

To make the Tea Gimlet

This cucumber mojito is made with muddled fresh mint, lime, and cucumber slices, and mixed with homemade cucumber vodka. It&#x27;s a refreshing twist on the classic mojito, and a great way to use cucumber vodka.

Cucumber Mojito Recipe with Fresh Mint

cucumber

cucumber vodka

Cucumber (for garnish)

Lime (for garnish)

Combine the mint leaves, limes, cucumber slices, and...

Combine the mint leaves, limes, cucumber slices, and sugar in a highball glass. Muddle to release the oils and juices.

Top with ice cubes.

Add the vodka and club soda, then stir.

Garnish with cucumber and lime slices and serve...

Garnish with cucumber and lime slices and serve immediately.

This variation on the classic Negroni Sbagliato uses the clear bitter liqueur Bitter Bianco in place of the vermillion Campari.

Bianco Negroni Sbagliato

oz Luxardo Bitter Bianco

oz bianco

oz prosecco

tsp citric acid solution* (optional)

Fill a tall glass with ice. Add Bitter Bianco, vermouth, citric acid solution, and stir.

Top with prosecco and garnish with an orange slice, red currants, and a yellow spray rose, if desired.

This icy peach bourbon cocktail is the perfect refreshing sip on a hot summer night! Inspired by my trip to Wiggly Bridge Distillery in York, Maine.

Bourbon Peach Smash

brown sugar simple syrup ((see note))

peach (, diced (about 1/2 cup))

bourbon

splash ginger beer (preferred)

mint and peach slices (, for garnish)

Add peaches, mint leaves, and simple syrup to the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle to release the peach juices and mint oils. (Over-muddling the mint will cause it to become bitter.)

Add bourbon, fill the shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

Top with ginger beer or seltzer water. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and a peach slice.

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This Bourbon Peach Smash cocktail recipe is a refreshing sip for the dog days of summer! See how easy it is to make this fruity, lightly-spicy bourbon cocktail, made with brown sugar simple syrup. Non-alcoholic variation included.

Hawaiian Hammer drink is a yummy summer cocktail full of tropic flavors. It&#039;s really easy to make and tastes delicious!

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Fig smash - end of summer cocktail

Coconut Mezcal Margarita

Zombie

Peach & Orange Blossom Vodka Cockta...

Grapefruit Rum Cocktail

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Pink Sangria with Rosé Wine

Blueberry Basil Lemonade

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