5 Tropical Drinks

5 to Try: Summer Cocktails Recipe

Nothing says "summer" like the sweet, refreshing bite of watermelon. Blend chopped watermelon with fresh lime juice, lime rind, tequila, sugar, and mint leaves for a slushy slice of summer poured right in your glass.

Tequila Mojitos Recipe

Combine a homemade simple sugar concoction with fresh mint, lemon-lime soda, tequila, and fresh lime juice for a new take on the classic mojito. It's easy and can be made up to a week ahead.

Honeydew Mimosas Recipe

Succulent honeydew melon paired with sparkling white wine makes for a sweet summer morning cocktail. For best results, be sure to chill the honeydew melon overnight.

Shortcut Sangria Recipe

Simply combine vanilla-flavored syrup, oranges, lime, orange juice, dry red wine, and voilà–you've got sangria. It's got all the flavor without any of the wait.

Pimm's Cup Recipe

Pimm's Cup features Pimm's No. 1 Cup–a gin-based liqueur–and gets its bright bite from ginger ale and sparkling water.