The best summer cocktail recipes for a day by the pool.
What is summer without a refreshing, fruity cocktail in hand?
We’ve picked out some of our favourite cocktail recipes for your summer get-togethers that are guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers.
Think refreshing passionfruit, berry bursts, fresh mint, fabulous fizz and sweet pink lemonade. Get that cocktail kit ready and fire up the group chat for a day of cocktails poolside.
Watermelon Martini
Watermelon, mint leaves, vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup
There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot sweaty day than some juicy watermelon, so why not put it in a cocktail?
Technically not a ‘martini’ as such, but serve it up in a martini glass and it’s good enough. Sweet and fruity, it will get you right in that summer mood.
Recipe HERE
Raspberry Mojito
Raspberries, lime, granulated sugar, white rum, mint, sparkling water
What do you get when you blend fresh raspberries with lime, mint, sugar, white rum and sparkling water? A light and refreshing summer beverage.
Keep it simple with this raspberry mojito that’s sure to cool you off.
Recipe HERE
Pomegranate, Vodka and Violet Granita
Caster sugar, cranberry and pomegranate juice, vodka, edible violets
Girls pool day? This is the one.
Add some pops of pink to the day with this super easy and super tasty recipe that’s totally gram-worthy.
Recipe HERE
Passionfruit Cocktail
Vodka, coconut liqueur, passionfruit, grenadine, orange juice
If you’re not including a passionfruit cocktail on your summer cocktail to-do list, you’re doing it all wrong.
Vodka, grenadine, coconut liqueur, passionfruit and orange juice make up this delightful mix.
Recipe HERE
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberries, white rum, lime, sugar syrup
We’re complete suckers for a strawberry daiquiri on a hot day.
All you need is some frozen strawberries, white rum, lime and sugar syrup- simples!
Recipe HERE
Giggly Rose Cocktail
Mint, rose petals, gin, lemon juice, sparkling white wine, rose syrup
You’ll definitely be a bit giggly after a few of these.
Sweet and fizzy, this sparkling fresh concoction not only looks and smells amazing, but it tastes like summer in a glass.
Recipe HERE
Piña Colada
Caster sugar, white rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream
Do you like piña colada’s? We sure do.
Envision yourself sipping one of these on a tropical island with the classic creamy rum cocktail, best enjoyed in a pineapple for the full experience.
Recipe HERE
Paloma Cocktail
Lime, Blanco tequila, pink grapefruit juice, agave syrup, sparkling water
A tequila-based cocktail that packs a punch.
The margarita’s breezier cousin, grapefruit steals the show in an easy recipe that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Recipe HERE
Pineapple Whisky Sour
Bourbon, lemon juice, pineapple juice, caster sugar
Not every summer drink has to be sickly sweet.
Just like a whisky sour, add pineapple for a refreshing zing.
Recipe HERE
Strawberry Mojito
Strawberries, mint, lime, white rum, soda
If summer could be summed up in one drink, this would be it.
Fizzy, minty fresh, sweet and packed with fruity flavours, the iconic strawberry mojito will have you buzzing in one refreshing sweep.
Recipe HERE
Rhubarb Rumba
Rhubarb, sugar, martini prosecco
A British twist on the bellini, and a whole lot of fun.
This recipe from Andy Harris is something a little different from your usual go-to, and if you’re a rhubarb lover it will knock your socks off.
Recipe HERE
Passion Fruit Caipirinha
Cachaça, lime, passionfruit
It literally could not get easier to whip up a delightful cocktail for your guests at the next BBQ.
Combine cachaça, lime and crushed ice for a fabulous fruity time.
Recipe HERE
Spicy Grapefruit Sidecar
Cognac, grapefruit juice, Cointreau, chili powder
A little bit of sweet and a little bit of spicy, welcome to your new fave cocktail recipe.
A combination of grapefruit juice and triple sec, this bad boy goes down a treat on your next pool day.
Recipe HERE
Pink Señoritas
Pink lemonade, lemon juice, triple sec, tequila
She’s the sweet girl next door, and she’s the ultimate girl’s night bevvy.
Soft and elegant, the Señorita ditches classic margarita limes for pink lemonade and lemon juice. Deliciosa!
Recipe HERE
Ginger Peach Soda
Ginger, seltzer, peaches, mint
An adapted recipe, the ginger peach soda is easy on the tummy with a splash of rum to get you going.
The fizzy, minty, gingery flavours will have your tastebuds singing.
Recipe HERE
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