Top 5 Summer Cocktails

Summer calls for refreshing, light, and often citrusy cocktails — perfect for cooling down and enjoying sunny days. Here are five of the best summer cocktails:

Classic Mojito

Minty, fizzy, and incredibly refreshing, a Cuban staple that screams summer.

• 2 oz white rum

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• 2 tsp sugar

• Mint leaves

• Soda water

• Mint sprig and lime wedge garnish

Shake all ingredients over ice with the exception of the soda, strain into ice filled collins glass and garnish.

Aperol Spritz

Low ABV, bubbly, slightly bitter, and beautifully orange, a perfect day drink.

• 3 oz Prosecco

• 2 oz Aperol

• 1 oz soda water

• Orange slice garnish

Fill wine glass with ice, pour Aperol into glass, top with Prosecco, soda water and garnish.

Watermelon Margarita

Sweet and juicy with a tart lime kick, tastes like summer in a glass.

• 2 oz tequila blanco

• 1 oz lime juice

• 3 oz fresh watermelon juice (blended + strained)

• 1/2 oz agave syrup

• Salted rim and watermelon wedge garnish

Half rim glass with salt, shake all ingredients over ice, strain into glass and garnish.

Piña Colada

Creamy, tropical, and indulgent, ideal for beach vibes or pretending you're on vacation.

• 2 oz rum

• 1 oz coconut cream

• 1 oz pineapple juice

• Splash of lime (optional)

• Pineapple slice and cherry garnish

Blend all ingredients with ice and pour into tall glass and garnish.

Tom Collins

Light, citrusy, and effervescent, a timeless gin cooler.

• 2 oz gin

• 1 oz lemon juice

• 1/2 oz simple syrup

• Soda water to top

• Lemon wheel and cherry garnish

Shake all ingredients over ice with the exception of the soda, strain into ice filled collins glass and garnish.

Cheers to staying cool during these hot summer days!