5 Tropical Drinks

Updated May 05, 2009
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Raise a glass to summer with these 5 cool, mouthwatering cocktails.

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5 to Try: Summer Cocktails

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.

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Tequila Mojitos

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.

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Honeydew Mimosas

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.

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Shortcut Sangria

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.

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Pimm's Cup

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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.

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