Warm Weather Calls for Cool Cocktails

Mai Tai

This classic rum-based cocktail, infused with the citrus flavors of orango curaçao, orange juice, and lime juice, is the perfect drink to enjoy at the beach–or when you're dreaming of being there.

Recipe: Mai Tai

Kane's Peppery Bloody Mary

It's hard to beat the spicy bite of a good bloody mary on warm summer mornings. Seasoned with fresh basil, cilantro, and chives, this drink received the highest rating from Southern Living's test kitchen.

Recipe: Kane's Peppery Bloody Mary

Pomegranate-Key Lime Vodka Cocktails

Marry the flavors of pomegranate and Key lime for a light, fizzy cocktail that not only looks beautiful, but also tastes delicious.

Recipe: Pomegranate-Key Lime Vodka Cocktails

Sparkling Sangria

Flavor this cava-and-brandy-based sangria with blueberries, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, nectarine, and apricot nectar for a sweet summer cocktail that tastes as good as it looks.

Recipe: Sparkling Sangria

Fritz's Sonoran Sunset

Prickly pear syrup adds a sweet note to the grapefruit and tequila mixture. If your local store doesn't carry prickly pear syrup, you can order it online or substitute grenadine.

Recipe: Fritz's Sonoran Sunset

Ultimate Rum Punch

Bring the flavor of the Caribbean to your backyard barbecue with this festive concoction. Golden rum and coconut rum combine with apricot brandy and the juices of pineapples, oranges, and grapefruits. Garnish this summer-in-a-glass cocktail with lime wedges.

Recipe: Ultimate Rum Punch

Kapalua Sunrise

Serve this fruit-juice beverage with sparkling wine for a tropical mimosa, perfect any time of day.

Recipe: Kapalua Sunrise

Aloha Punch

Serve a non-alcoholic option alongside your signature cocktail. Carbonated orange drink adds fresh fizz and complements the bright tang of strawberry and guava juices.

Recipe: Aloha Punch

Planter's Punch

Welcome guests with the traditional greeting drink of the Caribbean. Use fresh juices, and let guests garnish according to their preferences–sliced pineapple, cinnamon sticks, cherries, and a sprinkle of nutmeg are a few of our favorite toppers.

Recipe: Planter's Punch

Honeydew Mimosas

Use a traditional breakfast fruit as the base for this frosty sipper. Blend the melon with ice and sugar, then mix with a bottle of sparkling wine for a refreshing summer combo.

Recipe: Honeydew Mimosas

Tequila Mojitos

Spiff up the classic mojito by substituting tequila for rum in this guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Our online reviewers had one unanimous note: Double the recipe!

Recipe: Tequila Mojitos

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