Warm weather means beach trips, poolside barbecues and delicious summertime cocktails. Below, we’ve compiled must-try drinks—think: cucumber martinis, citrus-infused margaritas and watermelon daiquiris—to serve at parties all summer long. So, grab a shaker and raise a glass to summery sips that’ll no doubt become part of your go-to drink menu this season.
Queen Mother
Cool off with a gin cocktail.
Cimosa
Stella Artois Cidre’s refreshing (and creative) twist on the classic mimosa.
Rosato Spritz
The perfect cocktail to begin a meal.
Lavender Wódka 75
It’s a garden in a glass.
The Hellfire
A cocktail with a fiery kick.
A Gimlet With A Twist
This vodka-based cocktail strikes the perfect balance between salty and sweet.
Berry Barracuda
A fruity drink with an earthy twist.
The Black Truffle Martini
Freshly shaved truffles and stuffed olives add an indulgent twist to a classic cocktail.
Rubabu
The number one cocktail at A-list favorite Zuma.
The Mid-Summer Standouts
From a calamansi-infused shandy to a chocolate mint julep, 5 seriously cool cocktails to savor the last month of the season.
The Bell Boy
Out of NYC’s new Parker & Quinn comes a citrusy summer cocktail with a bold yellow bell pepper zing.
The Caipirinha
Soak in the summer with this Brazillian-based cocktail.
A Surprising Summer Cocktail
Learn how to make The Tremondo from a top chef.
The Empire State
Get into a New York state of mind with this skyscraper-inspired beverage.
The Operetta Punch
For amaretto lovers, the perfect cocktail for the tail-end of summer.
The Pimm’s Cup Bearers
The Third Man’s Eduard Fraunder and Wolfgang Ban share Alphabet City’s answer to the summer cocktail.
Watermelon Daiquiri
This fruity cocktail should be a staple in your summer drink repertoire.
How to Make a Cucumber Martini
A bartender at one hot Manhattan spot shares the secrets of their signature cocktail.
The Fragolita
Find out how to make this strawberry margarita-inspired summer cocktail, just in time for the weekend.
