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Our Most Refreshing Summer Cocktails

Updated May 01, 2008
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Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler
Credit: Iain Bagwell

When the warm weather, sunshine, and pool days arrive, it's time for a refreshing summer sipper! With fresh seasonal ingredients like strawberries, watermelon, and peaches, these cocktails are sure to make a splash.  Don't forget the tiny umbrella!

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Cucumber-Lime Infused Gin and Tonic

Cucumber Lime Infused Gin and Tonic
Credit: Jennifer Causey Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Cucumber-Lime Infused Gin and Tonic Recipe

The crisp mixture of cucumber and lime is made complete with a splash of gin and tonic for the ultimate summertime sipper.

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Berry Limoncello

Berry Limoncello
Credit: Caitlin Bensel Styling: Lindsey Lower

Berry Limoncello Recipe

Raspberries and strawberries really brighten up the flavors in one this berry cocktail. Serve it up at a party for a perfectly summery and refreshing sip.

Sugars 18g (est. added sugars 17g)

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Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler

Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler Recipe

With or without the vodka, this sweet-tart drink deserves a spot at brunch.

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Blackberry Pisco Sours

Blackberry Pisco Sours
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Blackberry Pisco Sours Recipe

Pisco is a South American grape brandy popular in Peru and Chile. If you can't find it in your area, feel free to substitute white tequila, grappa, or vodka. Don't be alarmed by the strength of this new classic; it's a cocktail that's meant to be sipped and savored.

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Thai Basil-Ginger Spritzer

Thai Basil-Ginger Spritzer
Credit: Alison Miksch; Styling: Claire Spollen

Thai Basil-Ginger Spritzer Recipe

Paired with peppery ginger, the anise flavor of Thai basil gives you a highly refreshing summer sipper.

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Marionberry Mojito

Marionberry Mojito
Credit: Neil Dacosta

Marionberry Mojito Recipe

Exceptionally juicy and slightly tart, marionberries are perfect for this fizzy summer refresher. You can also use regular blackberries.

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Orange-Infused Rum Gimlets

Orange-Infused Rum Gimlets
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Orange-Infused Rum Gimlets Recipe

If you enjoy fruity and light, this refreshing summer cocktail is your new BFF.

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Mai Tai

Mai Tai
Credit: Nina Choi

Mai Tai Tout

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

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Bottled Negronis

Bottled Negronis
Credit: Robbie Caponetto; Styling: Claire Spollen

Bottled Negronis Recipe

Paired with peppery ginger, the anise flavor of Thai basil gives you a highly refreshing summer sipper.

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Kane's Peppery Bloody Mary

Kane's Peppery Bloody Mary
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Kane's Peppery Bloody Mary Tout

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.

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Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade

Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade Recipe

Serve this sparkling lemonade as the perfect, thirst-quenching cocktail for a summer celebration. Elderflower liqueur is sweet, delicate, and floral, like nectar from a spring bouquet.

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Garden Cocktail

Garden Cocktail
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Garden Cocktail Recipe

This fresh summer cocktail is a fun spin on the classic Bloody Mary.

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Watermelon-Lime Soda

Watermelon-Lime Soda

Watermelon-Lime Soda Recipe

Watermelon and lime pair beautifully in this exceptionally cool cocktail. Zingy ginger is the secret ingredient that will make people ask, "What tastes SO good in here?"

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How to Make Pisco Sour

This creamy, frothy cocktail is best served poolside—and by the pitcher.

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Sparkling Sangria

Sparkling Sangria
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Sparkling Sangria Recipe

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.

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Mojito Cooler

Mojito Cooler
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missy Neville Crawford

Mojito Cooler Recipe

Five ingredients are just a few minutes of prep time are all that stand between you and this refreshing classic cocktail.

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Fritz's Sonoran Sunset

Fritz's Sonoran Sunset
Credit: Thomas J. Story

Fritz's Sonoran Sunset Recipe

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.

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Pomegranate-Key Lime Vodka Cocktails

Pomegranate-Key Lime Vodka Cocktails
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro; Leigh Ann Ross

Pomegranate-Key Lime Vodka Cocktails Recipe

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

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Ultimate Rum Punch

Ultimate Rum Punch
Credit: Howard L. Puckett

Ultimate Rum Punch Recipe

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.

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Planter's Punch

Planter's Punch
Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Planter's Punch Recipe

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.

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Blackberry Cocktail

Blackberry Cocktail
Credit: Jim Franco; Styling: Scott Martin

Blackberry Cocktail Recipe

Combine fresh blackberries, cucumber slices, lime juice, gin, club soda, sugar, and fresh mint for an ultra-summery, fruity escape.

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Honeydew Mimosas

Honeydew Mimosas

Honeydew Mimosas Recipe

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.

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Tequila Mojitos

Tequila Mojitos

Tequila Mojitos Recipe

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!

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Blueberry Thrill

Blueberry Thrill
Credit: Anna Williams; Styling: Pam Morris

Blueberry Thrill Recipe

Sweet blueberries infuse spicy gin for summer's most refreshing cocktail sipper. For a fizzy cocktail, pour gin, cardamom syrup, and lemon juice over crushed ice in a glass; top with chilled club soda.

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Watermelon-Mint Margarita

Watermelon-Mint Margarita
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Watermelon-Mint Margarita Recipe

Try a new twist on a classic margarita with watermelon and mint flavors.

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How to Make Pimm's Cup

This thirst-quenching cocktail is best suited for a summer afternoon spent poolside.

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Lemon-Mint Sparklers

Lemon-Mint Sparklers
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Lemon-Mint Sparklers Recipe

This refreshing summer drink is great with or without bourbon. Make a non-alcoholic batch for the kids, then use leftover simple syrup to whip up a boozy version for the adults in your crowd.

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Basil Tonics

Basil Tonics
Credit: Buff Strickland; Styling: Olga Naiman

Basil Tonics Recipe

Vodka, fresh basil, simple syrup, and tonic water are all you need for these refreshingly easy cocktails. They're also a wonderful way to use basil leaves from an herb garden.

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Sweet Heat Arnold Palmer

Goat Cheese Crostini with Watermelon Beet Salsa
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Sweet Heat Arnold Palmer Recipe

The trick to layering beverages is to add liquids to the glass in order of most to least dense. We put most of the sugar into the lemonade (the denser liquid)­, so be sure to swirl before swigging.

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Mint Julep Sweet Tea

Mint Julep Sweet Tea
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Mint Julep Sweet Tea Recipe

This iced cocktail features combines the best of two classic Southern drinks: the mint julep and sweet tea.

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Seaside Sunrise

Seaside Sunrise
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Seaside Sunrise Recipe

Take it to the beach! Blend bright juices and passion fruit rum, and then top with bubbly for a tropical twist on a mimosa.

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Vera Kollans Cocktails

Vera Kollans Cocktails
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Vera Kollans Cocktails Recipe

This drink is Greg Best's twist on the classic fizzy lemonade cocktail, Tom Collins.

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Limoncello Mojito

Limoncello Mojito
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Stylist: Linda Hirst

Limoncello Mojito Recipe

Combine lemon juice, mint, and Limoncello (lemon liqueur) to create this fresh summer mojito.

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The SL Mint Julep

The SL Mint Julep
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The SL Mint Julep Recipe

Our go-to recipe for the quintessential Derby-day drink

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Dark 'n Stormy®

Dark 'n' Stormy
Credit: Robbie Caponetto; Styling: Linda Hirst, Rachael Burrow

Dark 'n Stormy® Recipe

Add rum and ginger beer to an ice-filled highball glass, stirring to combine. Garnish with a sugar cane stick and a lime wedge.

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Salty Water

Salty Water
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Salty Water Recipe

Beach trip, anyone? Be sure to bring along fresh watermelon and strawberries to whip up this tasty oceanside sipper.

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Blood Orange Mimosas

Blood Orange Mimosas
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Blood Orange Mimosas Recipe

We love the color blood oranges give this classic brunch cocktail. A dash of bitters adds depth. Look for orange bitters--such as Fee Brothers or Stirrings--at liquor stores or specialty grocers. ­The sugar cube dissolves as you sip, balancing the bitters and giving off bubbles for a festive touch. Juice the oranges and keep chilled up to a day ahead.

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Honey-Lemon Spritz

Honey Lemon Spritz
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Honey-Lemon Spritz Recipe

Slap the verbena leaves lightly between your palms before you garnish to release essential oils.

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Season Creep Cocktails

Season Creep Cocktails
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Season Creep Cocktails Recipe

For this drink, Best uses yellow Chartreuse--an herbal liqueur flavored with saffron and honey. Substitute Strega, an Italian herbal liqueur, if you wish.

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Watermelon-Jalapeño Margarita

Watermelon-Jalapeno Margarita
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Watermelon-Jalapeño Margarita Recipe

For a spicy garnish, combine salt and chili powder in a saucer. Dip rims of glasses in lime juice or water, and dip in salt mixture to coat.

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Christopher Robin

Christopher Robin
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Christopher Robin Recipe

WIth honey and fresh lemon, this refreshing citrus drink will have you wishing every season was Summer.

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Smoky Old West

Smoky Old West
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Smoky Old West Recipe

In an old-fashioned glass, combine water, sugar, and bitters, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add orange peel and press against bottom of glass with bar spoon to release oils. Add whiskey and ice cubes to fill glass and stir briefly to mix.

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Ginger Pineapple Punch (Lebouroudjee)

Ginger Pineapple Punch (Lebouroudjee)
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Ginger Pineapple Punch (Lebouroudjee) Recipe

This intensely flavored punch is nonalcoholic but great as a cocktail; just add sparkling water and rum.

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Forest Negroni

Forest Negroni
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Forest Negroni Recipe

Fill a cocktail-mixing glass about two-thirds with ice cubes and add ingredients to mix together. Strain over a large ice cube into an old-fashioned glass, and garnish with a bay leaf.

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Gin and Coconut Water

Gin and Coconut Water
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Gin and Coconut Water Recipe

Add lime juice and coconut water to a glass of gin, and stir in Angostura bitters to get a nice rosy color.

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Fluke Sunset

Fluke Sunset
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Fluke Sunset Recipe

Top with pomegranate juice and garnish with a lime slice.

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Pink-a-Colada

Pink-a-Colada
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Pink-a-Colada Recipe

Brighten up a refreshing cocktail with fresh fruit and edible flowers.

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The Bernie Paloma

Bernie Paloma

The Bernie Paloma Recipe

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders recently served up a speech complete with a custom cocktail. Made with Vermont maple syrup, fresh fruit juices, and silver tequila, the now-famous cocktail was developed by Washington bartender Miguel Marcelino Herrara.

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Cucumber-Mint Tequila Tonic

Cucumber-Mint Tequila Tonic
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Cucumber-Mint Tequila Tonic Recipe

Cucumber-Mint Tequila Tonic is the perfect warm weather cocktail. Made with fresh mint and cilantro leaves and chopped cucumber, it's refreshing and fabulous.

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Citrus-Honey Beer Shandy

Citrus-Honey Beer Shandy
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Citrus-Honey Beer Shandy Recipe

This ultra-refreshing beer cocktail is perfect for sipping poolside, especially if you can find those mini paper umbrellas. Cheers!

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The Blush Lily

The Blush Lily
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The Blush Lily Recipe

Our version of Churchill Downs' Oaks Lily

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Bourbon-Peach Limeade

Bourbon-Peach Limeade
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Bourbon-Peach Limeade Recipe

Freeze fresh peach and lime slices on a parchment-lined pan, and drop a few into your drink for a frosty garnish.

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Basil-Thyme Gimlet

Basil-Thyme Gimlet
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Basil-Thyme Gimlet Recipe

In this drink, gin is infused with the savory freshness of basil and thyme.

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Skinny Cucumber-Lime Gin and Tonic

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Skinny Cucumber-Lime Gin and Tonic Recipe

This refreshing and effervescent drink is like summer in a glass. Diet tonic water and lime juice combine for a great low-carb alternative that doesn't have a strong aspartame aftertaste. For the coldest drink possible, make sure your glass is full of ice before you strain the mixture over it. 

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Super Skinny Margarita

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Super Skinny Margarita Recipe

When you're in the mood for the perfect sweet-and-sour skinny margarita, fake and sugary pre-made mixes won't cut it. This skinny margarita recipe is fresh and flavorful without being dense in carbs and calories. Freshly-squeezed juices are worth the extra effort, adding the perfect touch of acidity and sweetness. If you're opposed to using stevia as sweetener, swap it with agave nectar for even more authentic flavor. You can also freeze and blend this recipe for frozen skinny margaritas. But don't be fooled—while they may be skinny, there's nothing wimpy about these real deal margaritas.

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Skinny Strawberry Vodka Lemonade

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Skinny Strawberry Vodka Lemonade Recipe

Looking for a sweet cocktail without all the sugar? This low-carb drink is sweet and tangy with a subtle flavor of fresh strawberry. If strawberries aren't your favorite, you could substitute any summer fruit here for a spiked light cocktail. 

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Salty Dog Slushes

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Salty Dog Slushes Recipe

The Salty Dog has no flaws, but turning it into a slush makes it the most wonderful and festive summertime cocktail ever. The bitterness, sweetness, salt, and booze come together to make a subtly sweet pink and frosty delight. You can even keep frozen grapefruit juice cubes in the freezer and whip a few drinks up to amaze friends (or yourself).  If you'd like to experiment, this would also make a mighty fine granita. 

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Grapefruit Beergaritas

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Grapefruit Beergaritas Recipe

This fruity beer cocktail falls somewhere between a shandy, a margarita, and a radler. Serve with citrus slices and a half-salted rim, if you'd like, or omit the salt for a straight-up refreshing sipper.

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    8 of 58 Mai Tai
    9 of 58 Bottled Negronis
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    12 of 58 Garden Cocktail
    13 of 58 Watermelon-Lime Soda
    14 of 58 How to Make Pisco Sour
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    17 of 58 Fritz's Sonoran Sunset
    18 of 58 Pomegranate-Key Lime Vodka Cocktails
    19 of 58 Ultimate Rum Punch
    20 of 58 Planter's Punch
    21 of 58 Blackberry Cocktail
    22 of 58 Honeydew Mimosas
    23 of 58 Tequila Mojitos
    24 of 58 Blueberry Thrill
    25 of 58 Watermelon-Mint Margarita
    26 of 58 How to Make Pimm's Cup
    27 of 58 Lemon-Mint Sparklers
    28 of 58 Basil Tonics
    29 of 58 Sweet Heat Arnold Palmer
    30 of 58 Mint Julep Sweet Tea
    31 of 58 Seaside Sunrise
    32 of 58 Vera Kollans Cocktails
    33 of 58 Limoncello Mojito
    34 of 58 The SL Mint Julep
    35 of 58 Dark 'n Stormy®
    36 of 58 Salty Water
    37 of 58 Blood Orange Mimosas
    38 of 58 Honey-Lemon Spritz
    39 of 58 Season Creep Cocktails
    40 of 58 Watermelon-Jalapeño Margarita
    41 of 58 Christopher Robin
    42 of 58 Smoky Old West
    43 of 58 Ginger Pineapple Punch (Lebouroudjee)
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