1Strawberry Daiquiri
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Frosty, vibrant, and the perfect amount of sweet, this frozen daiquiri’s blend of juicy, red strawberries brightened with zesty lime is too refreshing to deny. Only requiring four ingredients, it’s our ideal summer cocktail to welcome the warm days ahead.
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2Campari Spritz
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Move over, Aperol, there’s a new spritz in town! The Campari spritz—bubbly, bitter, and very refreshing—is the perfect drink for a leisurely pre-dinner hang or happy hour with friends. With just 5 minutes and 5 ingredients, you can have this cocktail in hand ASAP.
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3Cosmo Summer Slush
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: TIFFANY SCHLEIGH A frozen, slushy drink can make any summer day or Tuesday evening feel like a mini tropical vacation. While frozen margaritas might be a classic for summer, we think that now that Sex And The City is back on Netflix, cosmos (especially this frozen version) are back in the chat and ready for their summer spotlight.
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4Hugo Spritz
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE We love the idea behind a sparkling wine cocktail, but sometimes we're not always into the bitterness of the omnipresent Aperol Spritz. Enter the Hugo Spritz. Featuring floral, fruity St-Germain, fresh lime, and mint, it’s the perfect crisp alternative to heavier drinks. Whether you're hanging by the pool or throwing a backyard party, it’s bound to become your go-to summer sip. It’s also low ABV, so you can enjoy them from afternoon 'til night, too.
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5Frozen Margarita
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER 6Poolside Popsicle Spritzers
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE As much as we love sipping on a cold, low-ABV spritz, watching the ice rapidly melt and water down our cocktail is less than ideal. Enter: the poolside popsicle spritzer. We swap the plain old ice in a spritz for a homemade boozy pop. As it melts, the pop infuses your drink with sweet summer flavors all while keeping it cold. So feel free to set it down during a day at the pool or at any outdoor gathering—this spritz only gets better the longer it sits.
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7Frozen Limoncello Drop
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE You know what they say—when life gives you lemons, add a splash of vodka. Think lemonade slushy but make it Italian (and alcoholic), and you'll have this frozen cocktail. This limoncello drop martini is the perfect blend of tart and sweet and is the easiest, most refreshing drink you’ll make this summer.
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8Pimm's Cup
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 9Frozen Strawberry Margarita
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON This fruit-forward margarita works best with frozen strawberries, so you can make it year-round (but it's the BEST with fresh ones you've frozen overnight). We love adding fresh basil for some sweet anise-y flavor, but other fresh herbs like mint or even cilantro can kick up the flavor of this sunny cocktail too.
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10Strawberry-Mint Sangria
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE Strawberries, mint, and lemon all come together to bring out the best of a bottle of white wine. It’s slightly tart, slightly sweet, and super-refreshing. And the strawberry flavor takes center stage in this sangria. Not only are there sliced strawberries swimming in the glass, but also a strawberry mint syrup that gives the sangria a beautiful pink tint.
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11Limoncello Spritz
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 12Piña Colada Spritz
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON With rum or without, the combination of coconut, pineapple, and lime is pretty unbeatable. Some days we want a piña colada, but we don’t want to get out the blender. For these times, may we suggest the delightfully effervescent and very easy piña colada spritz? It’s fast, fuss-free, and still hits all the right notes.
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16Frozen Espresso Martini
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE What’s better than an ice-cold espresso martini on a hot summer day? A frozen espresso martini, any day of the year. By freezing concentrated cold brew, blending it with Kahlúa and vodka, and topping it with an instant espresso Baileys whipped cream, we’ve created a frozen espresso martini that is not only perfectly balanced, but also incredibly easy to make and super-impressive.
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17Aperol Spritz
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON The Aperol Spritz, also known as the Spritz Veneziano, is an Italian classic that pairs the bittersweetness of Aperol (a bright red liquor that tastes like burnt orange and rhubarb) with Prosecco and soda water for THE most iconic summer cocktail.
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18Drunken Tequila Mangoes
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON These tequila-soaked mango bites are the elevated, fruity version of the classic tequila shots. We’ve soaked mango chunks in a mixture of lime juice and tequila, then dipped them into lime and chili salt for what is soon to be your new party staple. Bonus point: You can even keep the infused tequila to serve friends after, or to add to your favorite cocktail.
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19Creamsicle Mimosas
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Peaches and cream have met their match in this delightful orange creamsicle mimosa. This mimosa hits on the creamsicle nostalgia in an uncommon way—half-and-half and condensed milk come together to embody the sentimental creamy sweetness of the childhood favorite, while freshly squeezed orange juice brightens up the brunch drink in the best way.
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20Piña Paloma
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Sorry to the margarita, but the paloma just might be our favorite tequila cocktail. Grapefruit’s light bitterness and floral aroma add a little oomph to an otherwise simple beverage. Depending on where you order it, palomas are either made with grapefruit soda or a blend of grapefruit juice and simple syrup. But this recipe for a piña paloma takes the classic recipe and adds a tropical twist by swapping out simple syrup for pineapple juice, which adds a mild, fruit-forward sweetness that's perfect for summer.
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