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21 Summer Cocktails So Refreshing, You’ll Forget It’s Hot

August 2, 2024 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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This summer looks like it’s going to be a scorcher, and there is nothing that cools you off better than a nice cocktail at the end of the day. These summery cocktails are just perfect for a hot summer day.

As always, please drink responsibly and know your limits. And, of course, never, ever drink and drive. 

East Vodka Lemonade

Easy Vodka Lemonade.
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This refreshing and easy vodka lemonade is a great summer drink and is made with Stoli Gluten Free. Make it for one, or make it for a crowd.

Easy Vodka Lemonade

 

Summer Breeze

Summer Breeze.
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Make this your signature drink recipe at your next summer party.It is a refreshing beverage, yet has a nice kick.

Summer Breeze

 

Strawberry Champagne Mojito

Strawberry Champagne Mojito.
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Beautiful, bubbly strawberry champagne mojito – this cocktail is perfect for a special night in, or when you just want to treat yourself

Strawberry Champagne Mojito

 

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise.
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Not only is it pretty to look at, but a tequila sunrise is also refreshing, nostalgic, and the grenadine sweetens it up enough that you may not even notice it packs quite a punch!

Tequila Sunrise

 

Cucumber Cooler Cocktails

Cucumber Cooler Cocktails.
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It’s easy to make a cocktail when it’s light, delicious and easy to make. This cucumber cooler is no exception.

Cucumber Cooler Cocktails

 

Easy Pina Colada

Easy Pina Colada.
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This is a sweet and fruity frozen pineapple drink that take just a few minutes to make. Take yourself to the tropics in under 5 minutes!

Easy Pina Colada

 

Lemonade Prosecco Punch

Lemonade Prosecco Punch.
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Lemonade, Prosecco, Vodka, Blackberry, and Mint – it’s a bubbly Sangria recipe that everyone is going to fall for, and it only takes about 5 minutes to make a pitcher of it!

Lemonade Prosecco Punch

 

Sweet Tea Vodka Lemonade Mojitos

Sweet Tea Vodka Lemonade Mojitos.
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Sweet Tea Vodka Lemonade Mojitos are the ultimate in refreshing summer cocktails. Make ahead then sip at a moment’s notice!

Sweet Tea Vodka Lemonade Mojitos

 

Berry Lemonade Margarita

Berry Lemonade Margarita.
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This EASY cocktail recipe is the perfect margarita! Raspberry Lemonade, tequila, and triple sec- that’s all it takes to make a pitcher!

Berry Lemonade Margarita

 

Long Island Iced Tea

Long Island Iced Tea.
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A long-time summer staple, nothing keeps you as cool and buzzed in the heat as a Long Island Iced Tea! Of course, it’s simple to put together at home, too.

Long Island Iced Tea

Summer Manhattan

Summer Manhattan.
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This Summer Manhattan is a light summery twist on a Manhattan. Aperol and Prosecco step for the rye whiskey in this fun, bubbly cocktail!

Summer Manhattan

 

Sex on the Beach

Sex on the Beach.
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Sex on the Beach Cocktail is a drink with a spicy name, but with sweet, refreshing, tropical flavors mixed with vodka to keep you cool!

Sex on the Beach

 

Vodka Root Beer Float

Vodka Root Beer Float.
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We rarely drink soda, we stop eating ice cream often, and it’s a special treat to make a cocktail. Solution? MIX ALL OF THEM! Introducing: Vodka Root Beer Floats!

Vodka Root Beer Float

 

Iced Green Tea Mojito

Iced Green Tea Mojito.
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The perfect summer cocktail, a cross between a tall glass of fresh brewed iced green tea and a mojito! I think this is going to be my signature drink all summer long. It’s icy cool, and has the added bonus of antioxidant rich green tea.

Iced Green Tea Mojito

 

Blackberry Prosecco Mojitos

Blackberry Prosecco Mojitos.
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Light and refreshing blackberry prosecco mojitos will be the drink of choice for your spring and summer gatherings. This tasty cocktail is simple to make and packs a lot of flavor.

Blackberry Prosecco Mojitos

 

Strawberry Basil Ginger Cocktail

Strawberry Basil Ginger Cocktail.
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Strawberry-Basil Ginger Cocktail is a refreshing and easy vodka cocktail recipe featuring fresh strawberries and basil. This drink is also great served as a mocktail!

Strawberry Basil Ginger Cocktail

 

Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz.
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Aperol Spritz Cocktail is an easy three ingredient cocktail that gets a festive flair from all the bubbles!  A favorite Prosecco cocktail with Aperol and club soda, so delicious and so pretty to look at!

Aperol Spritz

 

Chipotle Grapefruit Margarita

Chipotle Grapefruit Margarita.
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Spicy? Grapefruit? Margarita? Sounds like a delicious combo for a cocktail to me!!

Chipotle Grapefruit Margarita

 

Blue Hawaiian Party Punch

Blue Hawaiian Party Punch.
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Blue Hawaiian Party Punch an easy cocktail vodka party punch for summer! This easy Blue Hawaiian Drink recipe is perfect for every BBQ. It has just a few simple ingredients and everyone loves the throwback flavor.

Blue Hawaiian Party Punch

 

Skinny Cuban Mojito

Skinny Cuban Mojito.
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Classic Cuban mojito made skinny!

Skinny Cuban Mojito

 

Fruity Vodka Party Punch

Fruity Vodka Party Punch.
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Fruity Vodka Party Punch is the perfect cocktail recipe for a party! This drink is full of lemonade and fruit punch, rum, and vodka and is the perfect easy punch recipe

Fruity Vodka Party Punch

25 Savory Dishes for Pickle Lovers

Man holding refrigerator cucumber pickles in a jar outdoors.

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Ok… who loves pickles?

Or rather… who doesn’t love pickles?

If you do love pickles then you should look through these recipes and see which one of these pickle recipes will satisfy your pickle cravings.

These are the best recipes for pickle lovers!

25 Savory Dishes for Pickle Lovers 

 

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