Summer Cocktails: August 2012 Recipe Calendar

Photo: Jason Varney; Styling: Claire Spollen

Get the party started with these cool and festive drinks.

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Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails

Photo: Chris M. Rogers; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Honeysuckle-flavored vodka is the key to these refreshing summer cocktails.

Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails Recipe

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Bourbon-Peach Cocktail

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

This sweet sipper features two Southern favorites--bourbon and peaches--for a stylish cooldown on a hot day.

Bourbon-Peach Cocktail Recipe

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Green Gin Cocktail

Photo: Rachel Weill; Food Styling: Karen Shinto

The juniper flavor that predominates in gin goes really well with the herbs and celery in this refreshing combo.

Green Gin Cocktail Recipe

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Piña Coladas

Photo: Randy Mayor

You'll like our way of losing almost all the sat fat while keeping the delicious coconutty goodness.

Piña Coladas Recipe

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Raspberry Beer Cocktail

Photo: Charles Walton IV; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Fresh or frozen raspberries work equally well in this festive, fruit beer cocktail.

Raspberry Beer Cocktail Recipe

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Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

These frosty margaritas are just the thing to help you cool down after a long day in the sun.

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas Recipe

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Vera Kollans Cocktails

Photo: Brain Woodcock; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

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

Vera Kollans Cocktails Recipe

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Italian Raspberry Cocktail

Photo: Rachel Weill; Food Styling: Karen Shinto

We love this cocktail's brilliant deep-pink color and bright, fruity, and pleasantly bitter flavor.

Italian Raspberry Cocktail Recipe

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Frosty Raspberry-Lime Margarita

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Erynn Hedrick Hassinger

Have a little fun with your traditional margarita recipe by adding fresh raspberry and lime flavors.

Frosty Raspberry-Lime Margarita Recipe

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Blackberry Pisco Sours

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Don't be alarmed by the strength of this new classic; it's a cocktail that's meant to be sipped and savored.

Blackberry Pisco Sours Recipe

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The Screened Porch

Photo: Melina Hammer; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Summer flavors of the South shine in this cocktail, aptly named The Screened Porch.

The Screened Porch Recipe

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Coconut Mojito

Photo: Michael Kraus; Styling: Roscoe Betsill

Coconut rum and coconut cream infuse this classic cocktail with tropical island flavors.

Coconut Mojito Recipe

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Sparkling Cherry Limeade

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Annette Joseph

Add a little tequila and a splash of orange liqueur for a margarita-inspired sparkling cocktail.

Sparkling Cherry Limeade Recipe

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Jalapeño-Tequila Smash

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Toast the last days of summer with this sweet and spicy cocktail.

Jalapeño-Tequila Smash Recipe

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Shoo-Fly Punch

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Ginger beer is a nonalcoholic fizzy beverage with a pop of spicy ginger. It's the flavor secret in this cocktail.

Shoo-Fly Punch Recipe

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Marionberry Mojito

Photo: Neil Dacosta

Marionberries, an exceptionally juicy, slightly tart blackberry variety, are perfect for this fizzy summer refresher.

Marionberry Mojito Recipe

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Cherry-Peach Sangria

Photo: José Picayo; Styling: Michele Faro

We recommend zesty Spanish albariño, but you can use any other refreshing white wine.

Cherry-Peach Sangria Recipe

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Icy Vanilla-Rum Malted Milkshake

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Dazzle guests with this made-to-order icy beverage that couldn't be easier.

Icy Vanilla-Rum Malted Milkshake Recipe

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Tradewind Punch

Photo: Dasha Wright; Styling: Linda Hirst

This make-ahead punch is great to serve to a large crowd. If rum doesn't float your boat, replace it with vodka.

Tradewind Punch Recipe

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Watermelon-Mint Margarita

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

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

Watermelon-Mint Margarita Recipe

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Raspberry Summer Freeze

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Whip up this simple frozen cocktail for a quick summer treat.

Raspberry Summer Freeze Recipe

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Cava Sangria

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Refreshing and fruity, this 5-ingredient sangria has the perfect combination of flavors from the strawberries and mint.

Cava Sangria Recipe

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Paradise Point Cooler

Strawberries, lime juice, and a hint of club soda make this easy cocktail sing.

Paradise Point Cooler Recipe

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Pimm's Cucumber Cooler

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Stylist: Linda Hirst

For a lighter drink, fill glasses 3/4 full, and top with ginger beer or ginger ale.

Pimm's Cucumber Cooler Recipe

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Orange-Cream Refresher

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Four simple ingredients and ice are all you need to whip up this blender drink.

Orange-Cream Refresher Recipe

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Mojito Cooler

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missy Neville Crawford

Five ingredients stand between you and instant summer refreshment.

Mojito Cooler Recipe

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Zesty Ginger-Lime Cooler

Photo: Dasha Wright; Styling: Linda Hirst

Ginger adds a spicy shot to this drink, while sweet honey rounds out the flavor.

Zesty Ginger-Lime Cooler Recipe

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Mint Margarita Slushie

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

This super-simple slushie is a nice change of pace from the typical magarita.

Mint Margarita Slushie Recipe

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Bourbon-Peach Limeade

Photo: Dana Gallagher; Styling: Alistair Turnbull

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

Bourbon-Peach Limeade Recipe

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Blueberry-Mint Frozen Gimlet

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Looking for a summetime crowd pleaser? This super-fast frozen gimlet is all you need.

Blueberry-Mint Frozen Gimlet Recipe

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Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies

Photo: Jason Varney; Styling: Claire Spollen

Red raspberries' juicy, perfumey, sweet flavor is just right for this summer cooler.

Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies Recipe

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Summer Cocktails

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Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails

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Bourbon-Peach Cocktail

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Green Gin Cocktail

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Piña Coladas

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Raspberry Beer Cocktail

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Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

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Vera Kollans Cocktails

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Italian Raspberry Cocktail

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Frosty Raspberry-Lime Margarita

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Blackberry Pisco Sours

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The Screened Porch

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Coconut Mojito

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Sparkling Cherry Limeade

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Jalapeño-Tequila Smash

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Shoo-Fly Punch

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Marionberry Mojito

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Cherry-Peach Sangria

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Icy Vanilla-Rum Malted Milkshake

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Tradewind Punch

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Watermelon-Mint Margarita

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Raspberry Summer Freeze

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Cava Sangria

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Paradise Point Cooler

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Pimm's Cucumber Cooler

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Orange-Cream Refresher

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Mojito Cooler

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