3 Of The Tastiest Summer Cocktail Recipes

In the summer, there is nothing better than having a cool, refreshing drink on hand! So we are sharing the best summer cocktails, from sweet frozen margaritas to punchy sangria. These super easy summer cocktail recipes are perfect for any occasion this summer.

 

Summer drinks are all about fruity and zingy flavours that will cool you off on a hot summer day, transporting you poolside.

The Tastiest Summer Cocktail Recipes

Here at Drink Finder, we have an unbeatable range of spirits perfect to add to your next summer drink which is available online for our customers to purchase. Join us as we run you through our top 3 must-try easy summer cocktails!

Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Ideal for summer garden parties, these frozen watermelon margaritas are the perfect summer drink, refreshing, sweet and boozy!

This recipe requires a little bit of preparation, however, still simple enough that even a novice cocktail maker can enjoy it. With the fresh watermelon going in the freezer overnight before you make the margarita, to ensure the drink is perfectly slushy and ice cold.

Ingredients

  • Watermelon, cut into cubes and prepped in the freeze overnight
  • Tequila
  • Triple sec
  • Limes, zested and juiced, plus a wedge for the rim
  • Honey

Recipe

Add watermelon pieces into the freezer and freeze overnight until solid. The next day, combine the sea salt flakes, sugar and lime zest as a garnish for the rim of each glass.

Put the frozen watermelon, tequila, triple sec, lime juice and honey into a blender and blitz until smooth. Add lime to the rim and then dip in the garnish mix, and there you have a perfectly refreshing fruity summer cocktail!

Pomegranate Spritz

Give a summer spin on an Italian classic with this deliciously fruity tart cocktail perfect for a hot summer's day. This simple 2-step pomegranate recipe will make you a cocktail pro in no time.

Ingredients

Recipe

Mix the orange and pomegranate juices, gin of your choice and lime juice into your jug. Pour into summer glasses and then top with prosecco along with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds to garnish.

Punchy Summer Sangria

Transport yourself to Spain with this punchy summer sangria recipe, made in 10 minutes and perfect for sharing with friends.

Ingredients

  • Fresh oranges
  • A dry, light Red Wine
  • Mixed fruit - we recommend strawberries and berries, apples and also pears
  • Your Brandy of choice
  • Lemonade
  • Caster sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Ice
     

Recipe

Add oranges to a large jug, mix in the wine and brandy with caster sugar and cinnamon, give it a good mix, and then put in the fridge to let the flavours mingle. Once chilled add your chosen selection of fruit and top up with lemonade and a good serving of ice. Stir well and serve!

Discover the perfect summer drinks at Drink Finder

Discover a wide range of spirits and mixers from big-name brands such as Salcombe Distilling Co, Tarquins and Diplomático at Drink Finder, to heighten your fun in the sun this summer.

After something else to go with your wine? We have a great selection of spirits, rum and gin to accompany your wine in your drinks collection. Browse our shelves today!