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16 Cool Drinks to Brighten Every Sunny Gathering

Erren Hart

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04/25/2025

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The weekend is here, and it’s time to raise your glass! Say goodbye to boring drinks and dive into these 16 must-try cocktails and creations. Whether you’re craving a crisp, refreshing cooler or a bold, show-stopping whiskey masterpiece, there’s something to excite every taste bud. Get ready to transform your weekend into a flavor-packed adventure—shaken, stirred, and guaranteed to impress. Cheers to making it unforgettable!

Sea Breeze Cocktail

Two sea breeze cocktails with a garnish of cherries and lime slices with more fruit in the background.
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With this simple recipe, you can whip up individual Sea Breeze Cocktails or prepare a pitcher to serve a group. Cheers!

Get The Recipe: Sea Breeze Cocktail

Peach Bellini Cocktail

A glass of Bellini cocktail being poured, with the fizzy peach-colored drink creating bubbles at the top.
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This luxurious Peach Bellini Cocktail recipe, featuring fresh peach purée and sparkling Prosecco, is perfect for any occasion.

Get The Recipe: Peach Bellini Cocktail

Aperol Spritz

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Aperol Spritz is a delightful summer cocktail that’s both refreshing and sparkling with a hint of bitterness. It’s also visually appealing! Making it is easy and quick – just follow the golden ratio of 3-2-1, and you’ll become a pro in no time
Get the Recipe: Aperol Spritz

Strawberry Passion Fruit Lemonade

A colorful Strawberry Passionfruit Lemonade garnished with strawberries.
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Celebrate the arrival of summer with this invigorating take on a classic lemonade. Crafted with Meyer lemons, fresh passionfruit juice, and a vibrant ruby red strawberry syrup, it delivers just the right balance of sweetness and luscious strawberry flavor.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Passionfruit Lemonade

Mint Julep Cocktail

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This Mint Julep Cocktail is ideal for any event, whether it is a casual summer barbecue or an elegant gathering. It’s guaranteed to dazzle your guests!

Get The Recipe: Mint Julep Cocktail

The Ultimate Rosé Sangria Recipe

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Refresh yourself this summer with our Rosé Sangria recipe! Packed with fresh fruits and a splash of brandy, it’s the ideal drink for any party.

Get The Recipe: The Ultimate Rosé Sangria Recipe

Mangonadas Recipe

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This Mexican mangonadas recipe is an absolute delight for your taste buds, with its perfect blend of sweet, spicy, tangy, and salty flavors. This non-alcoholic drink is bursting with flavor and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Get the Recipe: Mangonadas Recipe

Strawberry Vodka Cocktail

a close up image of a vibrant strawberry cocktail with a strawberry on the glass for garnish.
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Craft this Strawberry Vodka Cocktail using strawberry schnapps, vodka, lemonade, and cranberry juice. It’s perfect for summer evenings or relaxing by the pool.

Get The Recipe: Strawberry Vodka Cocktail

Bay Breeze Cocktail (Hawaiian Sea Breeze)

Two bay breeze cocktails with limes on the table
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Bay Breeze cocktails are ideal when you’re craving something refreshing and delicious. Their tropical flavors evoke the sensation of being on vacation.

Get The Recipe: Bay Breeze Cocktail (Hawaiian Sea Breeze)

Vodka Cherry Limeade

Two bright red Vodka Cherry Limeade drinks with ice.
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This Vodka Cherry Limeade recipe is the ultimate summer drink, combining the perfect blend of fruit and spice in a single refreshing beverage.
Get the Recipe: Vodka Cherry Limeade

Watermelon Paloma

A tray of Watermelon Palomas with slices of watermelon.
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Looking for a refreshing summer cocktail that’s both easy to make and perfect for sharing? You’ve got to try this mouth-watering watermelon Paloma with tequila, citrus, and fresh watermelon juice! With its tangy and sweet flavors, it’s the absolute perfect drink to sip on a hot day and unwind with friends.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Paloma

The Perfect Mimosa

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This recipe for The Perfect Mimosa combines different orange juices, but you can use any juice you like to create this fabulous cocktail.

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Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

Two Grapefruit Paloma Cocktails with salt on the rims of the glasses.
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This refreshing Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail is expertly crafted with a blend of premium tequila, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and topped off with effervescent ginger soda. The cocktail is elegantly served in a glass rimmed with a delightful combination of salt and black pepper, adding a perfect balance of flavors to this exquisite drink.
Get the Recipe: Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

Manhattan

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This Manhattan Drink Recipe will teach you everything you need to know to mix the best Manhattan cocktail you’ve ever tasted.

Get The Recipe: Manhattan {Drink Recipe}

Homemade Whiskey Sour

Homemade Whisky sour in a glass garnished with lemon peel and cherry
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Sweet, sour, and absolutely delicious! This easy Homemade Whiskey Sour recipe is a home bartender’s delight!

Get The Recipe: Homemade Whiskey Sour

Raspberry Mojito Recipe

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This raspberry mojito recipe offers a refreshing blend of sweet raspberries, rum, and mint, making it perfect for the warmer weather.

Get The Recipe: Raspberry Mojito Recipe

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