The Best Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes to Make for Your Next Summer Bash
Want to step up your drink game? These recipes will have you feeling like a master mixologist
VICTOR PROTASIO
Justin Chapple's Frozen Classic CocktailsNo summer party is complete without a cool cocktail.
Whether you're looking for for a big-batch beverage for a bash, a frozen sipper for a pool day, or a more classic cocktail for hot summer nights, there's something here for everyone.
There's even options for the sober-curious set. Try Trisha Yearwood's pineapple iced tea or these frozen mojito pops, which are just as good without the rum.
All pair splendidly with a chilled glass and a fun straw. Cheers!
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Fruity Wine Slushies
Getting tired of that same old glass of wine? Make it a frozen one! We've got a recipe using red, white or rosé wine so you can utilize whatever you have on hand. Whichever you choose, it'll make you feel like you're sitting on the beach.
Get the recipes HERE.
Pimm's Cup
Dust off that bottle of Pimm's No. 1 that's been sitting in the back of your liquor cabinet. This popular British summer drink turns tea time into happy hour.
Get the recipe HERE.
Frozen Coconut Daiquiris
Nothing says cool quite like these America-themed boozy beverages perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day — or any day of summer, really. Each layer is made with a coconut simple syrup that you'll want to use again and again for all future cocktails.
Get the recipe HERE.
Frozen Classic Cocktails
Justin Chapple, Food & Wine's Culinary Director-at-Large, creates three blender drinks all about big bright flavors: Frozen Palomas ("Fralomas"), Frozen Mimosas ("Frimosas"), and Frozen Aperol Spritzes ("Fraperol Spritzes"). "They scream summer pool party!" he says.
Get the recipes HERE.
Espresso Martini, Ginger-Peach Mule, & Pomegranate Sour
Kate Hudson's mule is a summery twist on a traditional Moscow mule. "The sweet peach flavor combined with the refreshing lemon and ginger is always a winner," says the actress and founder of King St. Vodka. Her espresso martini is a classic and her "go-to," or try the pomegranate sour for a drink that's perfectly tart and sweet.
Get the recipes HERE.
The Official 'Margaritaville' Margarita
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Jimmy BuffettParrotheads continue to honor Jimmy Buffett's legacy by drinking this cocktail at Margaritaville locations nationwide. His official recipe for the frozen margarita was shared in the Margaritaville cookbook by Carlo Sernaglia and Julia Turshen in 2018. Pour one out for Jimmy this summer.
Get the recipe HERE.
Pineapple Iced Tea
Non-drinkers can get a little fancy with their beverages too! Trisha Yearwood's sipper only requires three ingredients: canned pineapple, tea bags, and sugar.
Get the recipe HERE.
Frozen Mojito Fruit Pops
Okay, this one isn't quite a cocktail, but it's just as delicious. The pops get color and flavor from fresh berries and fruity sorbets. To make them family-friendly, simply omit the rum.
Get the recipe HERE.
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