The Best Summer Cocktail Recipes

by Natasha Wolff | June 9, 2015 2:21 pm

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[1]
Cool off with a gin cocktail.

Cimosa
[2]Stella Artois Cidre’s refreshing (and creative) twist on the classic mimosa.

Rosato Spritz
[3]The perfect cocktail to begin a meal.

Lavender Wódka 75
[4]It’s a garden in a glass. 

The Hellfire
[5]A cocktail with a fiery kick.

A Gimlet With A Twist
[6]This vodka-based cocktail strikes the perfect balance between salty and sweet. 

Berry Barracuda
[7]A fruity drink with an earthy twist. 

The Black Truffle Martini
[8]Freshly shaved truffles and stuffed olives add an indulgent twist to a classic cocktail.

Rubabu
[9]The number one cocktail at A-list favorite Zuma.

The Mid-Summer Standouts
[10]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
[11]Out of NYC’s new Parker & Quinn comes a citrusy summer cocktail with a bold yellow bell pepper zing.

The Caipirinha
[12]Soak in the summer with this Brazillian-based cocktail.

A Surprising Summer Cocktail
[13]Learn how to make The Tremondo from a top chef.

The Empire State
[14]Get into a New York state of mind with this skyscraper-inspired beverage.

The Operetta Punch[15]
For amaretto lovers, the perfect cocktail for the tail-end of summer.

The Pimm’s Cup Bearers[16]
The Third Man’s Eduard Fraunder and Wolfgang Ban share Alphabet City’s answer to the summer cocktail.

Watermelon Daiquiri[17]
This fruity cocktail should be a staple in your summer drink repertoire.

How to Make a Cucumber Martini[18]
A bartender at one hot Manhattan spot shares the secrets of their signature cocktail.

The Fragolita[19]
Find out how to make this strawberry margarita-inspired summer cocktail, just in time for the weekend.

Endnotes:
  1. Queen Mother: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/queen-mother-cocktail-recipe/
  2. Cimosa
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/stella-artois-cidre-cimosa-cocktail-recipe/
  3. Rosato Spritz
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/rosato-spritz-il-buco-alimentari-cocktail-recipe/
  4. Lavender Wódka 75
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/wodka-vodka-lavender-cocktail-recipe/
  5. The Hellfire
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/hellfire-cocktail-recipe/
  6. A Gimlet With A Twist
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/siena-tavern-vodka-gimlet-cocktail-recipe/
  7. Berry Barracuda
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/berry-barracuda-cocktail-recipe/
  8. The Black Truffle Martini
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/black-truffle-strip-house-martini-recipe/
  9. Rubabu
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/rubabu-zuma-cocktail-recipe/
  10. The Mid-Summer Standouts
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/best-summer-cocktails-recipes/
  11. The Bell Boy
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/spicy-summer-cocktail-recipe/
  12. The Caipirinha
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/caipirinha-cocktail-recipe-surf-lodge/
  13. A Surprising Summer Cocktail
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/tequila-cocktail-recipe/
  14. The Empire State
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/empire-state-cocktail-recipe/
  15. The Operetta Punch: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/disaronno-cocktail-recipe/
  16. The Pimm’s Cup Bearers: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/the-third-man-summer-cocktail-recipe/
  17. Watermelon Daiquiri: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/drink-dujour-watermelon-daiquiri-recipe/
  18. How to Make a Cucumber Martini: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/cucumber-martini-recipe/
  19. The Fragolita: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/strawberry-margarita-drink-recipe/

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