There’s nothing like a cool, refreshing drink to quench your thirst and beat the summer heat as the sun rises and the days grow longer. These six delicious homemade cocktails are perfect alternatives to expensive store-bought drinks for your next summer get-together or to enjoy at home. Get ready to wow your friends and family with your bartending prowess it’s easy to make with ingredients you can pick up at your neighborhood grocery store!
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Summer Cocktails
Minty Melon Refresher
For anyone who enjoys eating mint, this traditional fruit salad is ideal for summer. Blend the honey and watermelon, lemon juice and some fresh mint leaves in a blender. Pour the mixture through a strainer into a glass filled with ice and then top off with soda water. For a beautiful presentation, add a slice of melon and a sprig of mint as a garnish.
Citrus Cooler
This refreshing drink is ideal for a steamy afternoon. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice to a bowl along with orange and grapefruit juice. To taste, add a teaspoon of honey or simple syrup and then dilute with chilled sparkling water. For a beautiful presentation, serve over ice with an orange wedge.
Fresh Fruit Fizz
Like a cool summer breeze, this bubbly treat is light and delightful. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice, sugar and your favorite seasonal fruit (strawberries, raspberries or even peaches work great) and mix in a shaker. Give it a good shake, add a shot of vodka or gin and top with soda water. For a beautiful finishing touch, strain into an ice-filled glass and garnish with a mint leaf.
Ginger Pineapple Punch
Perfect for summer get-togethers and picnics, this tropical punch is sure to impress everyone. Put some pineapple chunks, lemon juice, some brown sugar and some fresh ginger root in a bowl. Top with pineapple juice and cold sparkling water. For a festive touch, garnish with fresh mint sprigs and pineapple chunks and serve over ice in a punch bowl.
Berry Blast
This colorful cocktail is incredibly flavorful and full of antioxidants. Add your favorite berries—strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries work well—in a shaker with a little sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add a shot of rum or vodka, add ice and give it a good shake. Pour through a strainer into an ice-filled glass, then add lemonade or soda water. For a wonderful garnish, skewer some fresh berries.
Cucumber Spritzer
This drink is ideal for a cleansing break as it is light and hydrating. In a shaker, mix some cucumber slices, lemon juice and lots of fresh mint leaves. Add a shot of vodka or gin, add ice and give it a good shake. Pour through a strainer into an ice-filled glass and top with soda water. Add a slice of cucumber as a garnish to make your drink look good.
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This drink is ideal for a cleansing break as it is light and hydrating. In a shaker, mix some cucumber slices, lemon juice and lots of fresh mint leaves. Add a shot of vodka or gin, add ice and give it a good shake. Pour through a strainer into an ice-filled glass and top with soda water. Add a slice of cucumber as a garnish to make your drink look good.
This drink is ideal for a cleansing break as it is light and hydrating. In a shaker, mix some cucumber slices, lemon juice and lots of fresh mint leaves. Add a shot of vodka or gin, add ice and give it a good shake. Pour through a strainer into an ice-filled glass and top with soda water. Add a slice of cucumber as a garnish to make your drink look good.
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