With summer just around the corner, it’s time to prepare for sunny days full of laughter and good vibes. What better way is there to celebrate the sizzling days than with a refreshing and delicious cocktail? Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard barbecue, or simply unwinding on the patio, these five amazing summery cocktail recipes will immediately transport you to paradise. It’s time to pull out your shaker from the cupboard and mix up some magic!

1. Tropical Breeze Mojito

This delicious Tropical Breeze Mojito will make you feel like you’ve just stepped foot on a beautiful beach oasis. With just one sip, the flavours will transport you to a hammock between palm trees.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz of white rum

• 1 oz of coconut rum

• 1 oz of pineapple juice

• 1 oz of lime juice 

• 6-8 fresh mint leaves

• 1 teaspoon of sugar

• Soda water

• Pineapple wedge and mint sprig for garnish

In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves and sugar. Add white rum, coconut rum, pineapple juice, and lime juice. Shake it up with ice until nicely chilled. Strain into a glass filled with ice cubes. Top it off with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a fresh sprig of mint.

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2. Watermelon Margarita

This Watermelon Margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail you already know and love. Take a sip to feel the cool, sweet embrace of summer.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of fresh watermelon chunks

• 2 oz of silver tequila

• 1 oz of lime juice

• 1 oz of triple sec

• 1 teaspoon of agave syrup

• Lime wedge and watermelon slice for garnish

• Salt or Tajín for rimming (optional)

In a blender, combine fresh watermelon chunks, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup. Blend until completely smooth. Rim the glass with salt or Tajín (optional). Pour the mixture over ice and garnish with a lime wedge and a slice of watermelon. 

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3. Passion Fruit Paloma

For a tropical escape in a glass, try this delicious Passion Fruit Paloma; with each sip, you’ll feel the sweet tanginess of the passion fruit dance on your palate.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz of tequila

• 1 oz of fresh grapefruit juice

• 1 oz of passion fruit puree

• ½ oz of lime juice

• ½ oz of agave syrup

• Grapefruit wedge and mint sprig for garnish

• Club soda

In a shaker, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, passion fruit puree, lime juice, and agave syrup. Shake well with ice until nicely chilled. Strain into a glass filled with ice cubes and top it off with a splash of club soda. Finish it off with a grapefruit wedge and a sprig of mint as garnish.

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4. Cucumber Ginger Smash

With the refreshing taste of cucumber and the electric zing of ginger, this Cucumber Ginger Smash is the perfect cocktail to awaken your senses. For any hot summer day, this drink will be your go-to.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz of gin

• 1 oz of fresh lemon juice

• 1 oz of ginger syrup

• 4-6 cucumber slices

• 3-4 fresh basil leaves

• Cucumber slice and basil leaf for garnish

In a shaker, muddle cucumber slices and basil leaves together. Add in gin, lemon juice, and ginger syrup. Shake vigorously with ice until well combined and chilled. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with a cucumber slice and a fresh basil leaf.

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5. Pineapple Coconut Mojito Mocktail

If you’re trying to cut down on your alcohol intake, try this Pineapple Coconut Mojito Mocktail which is the perfect non-alcoholic treat that captures the essence of summer. 

Ingredients:

• 2 oz of pineapple juice

• 2 oz of coconut water

• 1 oz of lime juice

• 1 oz of simple syrup

• 6-8 fresh mint leaves

• Pineapple slice and mint sprig for garnish

• Soda Water

In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves with lime juice and simple syrup. Add in pineapple juice and coconut water. Shake it up with ice until chilled. Strain into a glass filled with ice cubes and top it off with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a pineapple slice and a sprig of mint.

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With these five amazing cocktail recipes, your summer gatherings will be elevated to a level like never before. Whether you’re craving something fruity, a tropical escape, or a zesty burst of flavour, these refreshing mixes have got you covered. So go on, gather your friends, and share these delicious recipes!