Summer Drink Ideas

5 min read September 14, 2026 Team Fun365
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We are delighted to be kicking off the new summer series – Summer Cocktails! Summertime is here and it is time for backyard BBQs, days on the lake and neighborhood gatherings. Throughout the next few months, we will be sharing all of our favorite cocktails and drinks.

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Strawberry Mojito Cocktail

Add a new twist on the minty Mojito. Add some seasonal strawberries to the mix for a fresh and fun addition. This drink has inspired me to plant some mint in the backyard!

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Cherry Pineapple Hard Lemonade

This cocktail is easy to make for a large crowd! If your guests are under 21 or pregnant, you can easily make this drink into a mocktail. It’s equally delicious too! Our Cherry Pineapple Hard Lemonade is sweet and tart and it looks totally pin worthy!

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Spicy Lime Margaritas

No matter what you’re celebrating this season, Spicy Lime Margaritas will be a welcome twist on a classic favorite summer drink recipe. These tart and zesty cocktails are a unique drink that’s great made one at a time, or in a big batch for groups.

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Summer Melon Sangria

This summer you’ll find me lounging by the pool, hosting backyard BBQs or dining al fresco on our patio. Of course this call for a refreshing signature beverage that I can whip up and serve no matter what the summer entertaining occasion.This Summer Melon Sangria is the perfect drink that will remind you of carefree summer days. Trust me, this drink is so good it’s going to be your go-to summer sip!

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Wine & Berry Popsicle Cocktail

After spending a fun day in the sun, what better way to cool down than with a rose and strawberry popsicle cocktail! So grab your popsicle molds and a glass of wine to sip and enjoy while we make our wine infused Popsicles!

(Photo Source: Missy & Kristen)

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Raspberry Limoncello Poptails in Prosecco

On a hot summer day nothing beats a popsicle, especially when it’s a boozy adult treat you can enjoy with friends. Invite your girlfriends over for an afternoon happy hour and served these with homemade raspberry limoncello boozy popsicles dipped in a refreshing glass of Prosecco!

(Photo Source: Mariah Leeson)

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Cantaloupe Margaritas

Make a delicious and refreshing summer cocktail with this Cantaloupe Margarita recipe. Simple to make with fresh ingredients to get a perfect sweet drink.

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Fruity Hippie Juice Cocktail Recipe

Hippie Juice is an incredibly refreshing pink drink for summer featuring juicy watermelon and tangy pink lemonade. This refreshing cocktail is great in a batch for summer barbecues and parties, and super budget friendly when having a large crowd over for drinks!

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Mexican Sangria

Summer is the perfect season to sit back and enjoy a glass of Mexican Sangria. Inspired by traditional Spanish Sangria, this recipe is all the fruity flavors you’d expect from a sangria, but with a twist! Enjoy at your next fiesta themed celebration!

(Photo Credit: Michelle's Party Plan-It)

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Strawberry Salty Dog Cocktail

This drink is perfect for sipping on hot summer nights! My Strawberry Salty Dog Cocktail is a touch of sweet, a little sour, super refreshing and totally hits the spot. If you like your cocktails sweet like me, you can make a few adjustments by adding in more strawberry puree and swapping out the salty rim for a sugared one!

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White Peach Prosecco Cocktail

Two things I love in summer are juicy white peaches and a cold glass of bubbly prosecco. The secret ingredient to this summer cocktail is jam! The peach jam makes this cocktail extra peachy and delicious!

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Pineapple Berry Mojito Cocktail

Nothing beats the heat like a refreshing mixed drink, and our Pineapple Berry Mojito recipe might just become your favorite new summer drink! With invigorating tropical flavors, a hint of bold berry essence and a mojito’s classic mint twist, this cocktail is sure to keep you cool for the rest of the season!

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Pink Flamingo Cocktail

This vodka inspired drink has a touch of cranberry juice, fresh fruit and a bubbly finish to make it the ultimate refreshing summer drink that you can sip at the pool with friends or enjoy on the patio as the summer sun sets.

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Lime Mojito Float

If you can’t decide between having dessert or a cocktail, now you don’t have to. This Lime Mojito float is a cocktail + dessert all in one. It’s simple to make, tastes delicious, and is the perfect treat all summer long.

(Photo Source: Modern Moments Designs)

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