Raspberry Vodka and Lime Soda
Frozen Gin Fizz
I first made these a summer or two ago, and now they’re one of my go-to pool drinks – especially since my beloved surprised me with a pellet ice maker last year! It makes the slushie part even easier.
Leah
Sweet Tea Cocktail
Long Margarita
Homemade Lemonade
A few ice cubes, a couple of mint leaves, some added water, and I was enjoying a wonderfully refreshing summer drink. I love that I can store this elixir in a smallish container in my refrigerator and then expand it to satisfy many thirsty people.
It is sweet. It is tart. It is refreshing. I can never drink store-bought lemonade again.
Nadine B.
Frozen Long Island Iced Tea
Aperol Spritz
Southside Cocktail
I may have found my new summer drink! This Southside cocktail is absolutely delicious and not too potent, which made me want to add a splash more gin. Very refreshing and perfect for when the hot weather sets in.
Beth F.
Peach Iced Tea with Mint
Apricot Daiquiri
Greek-Style Frappe
This frappé recipe changed the way I drink coffee forever. Tastes even more amazing than it sounds.
Claudia
Frosé ~ Frozen Rosé
Lime Soda
Summer Drinks FAQs
Definitely. For drinks that aren’t frozen, stir together everything except any carbonated mix-ins and store it in a pitcher in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. Add in anything fizzy just before serving.
For frozen summer cocktails, whip up the drink as indicated in the recipe, skipping any fizzy additions. Freeze in individual portions and serve straight from the freezer. If it requires soda or bubbly to be added to it, let it thaw slightly and mix in the fizzy part before serving.
Ah, the eternal question. There are several ways to keep your drinks ice cold without adding ice. Try tossing in frozen fruit in place of ice cubes, using reusable ice cubes, or freezing part of the drink in ice cube trays. As it melts, it won’t dilute your beverage.
To keep everything cold, be sure to chill your ingredients before conjuring up a drink. You can also chill your glassware before adding drinks to it or serve your cocktails in insulated glasses or tumblers.
If you’ve got drinks in larger containers or pitchers, nestle them inside an ice bucket.