Kick Off Summer with These Refreshing Cocktails

Looking for a new poolside drink? A refreshing summer cocktail? Something to impress your friends at a weekend BBQ? Try one of these show stopping drinks!

Tropical Rum Punch

Bacardi Rum Punch in a wine glass resting on the table. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

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This Rum Punch Cocktail will take you away to the tropics, even if you've got no plans of getting on a plane! Yes, this easy punch is made from a unique blend of juices to give it all the incredible flavors of pineapple, guava, and passionfruit. Get the Recipe: Rum Punch

Fresh Peach Bourbon Sour

A coupe glass filled with a peach-colored cocktail, garnished with a peach slice on the rim, sits on a slate surface with additional peach slices nearby. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Meet your new go-to day drink: the peach bourbon sour. It's light, frothy, and perfectly balanced-made with ripe peaches, smooth bourbon, and just the right touch of lemon. Get the Recipe: Peach Sour

Red, White, and Blue Cocktail

This citrusy red, white, and blue layered drink recipe is perfect for summer parties and backyard BBQs. Have you ever seen such a patriotic cocktail? Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cocktail

Frozen Vodka Margarita

Coconut margarita with slice of lime in the glass served on the table. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Margaritas with vodka are a fun twist on the classic cocktail. Made without tequila, this vodka margarita recipe is refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for poolside sipping. Get the Recipe: Vodka Margarita

Gin and Tonic Popsicles

Gin Tonic Cucumber Popsicles in a wine glass serve on the table. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Gin and tonics are traditionally served over ice. However, I love to swap out the ice for cucumber popsicles. Just a fun way to change up the drink. either way- this recipe is so simple to make. Get the Recipe: Gin and Tonic Popsicles

Strawberry Whiskey Smash

My strawberry cocktail of the summer is this strawberry whiskey smash. And yes, you can make it a summer strawberry bourbon smash if you prefer! . Get the Recipe: Strawberry Whiskey Smash

Spicy Pineapple Margarita

A glass of pineapple margarita with jalapeno syrup. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This sweet and spicy pineapple margarita recipe is a bold flavorful margarita. The kick of spicy simple syrup adds a unique flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Get the Recipe: Pineapple Margarita

Blue Lemon Drop Martini

A blue cocktail in a glass with a sugared rim, garnished with a slice of lemon-perfect for summer cocktails and refreshing Memorial Day cocktails. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

The mix of vodka, blue curaçao, and homemade lemon syrup gives us perfectly balanced sweet and tart flavors. It's easy, refreshing, and the perfect cocktail for your next pool party! Get the Recipe: Blue Lemon Drop Martini

Blueberry Margarita

Make this refreshing blueberry margarita recipe in under 5 minutes! The perfect summer cocktail made with tequila, fresh blueberries, and lime juice! Get the Recipe: Fresh Blueberry Margaritas

Coconut Lime Margaritas

A refreshing and creamy take on the classic margarita. Coconut margaritas have all the lime flavor, yet they are not overly sweet and can be served on the rocks or frozen. Get the Recipe: Coconut Lime Margaritas

Mezcal Paloma

The classic Paloma gets a sweet and smokey twist with the addition of honey and mezcal. Get the Recipe: Mezcal Paloma

Blueberry Mimosas

Blueberry syrup in a cocktail glass poured with Prosecco sparkling wine. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This blueberry mimosa recipe swaps out traditional orange juice for a lemon-blueberry combo. Blueberry mimosas are the drink you need this summer, refreshing and lightly sweet. Get the Recipe: Blueberry Mimosas