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Summer Cocktails

June 04, 2012
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Credit: Photo: Jason Varney; Styling: Claire Spollen
Get the party started with these cool and festive drinks.
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Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails

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

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


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Bourbon-Peach Cocktail

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

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


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Green Gin Cocktail

Credit: 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.


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Piña Coladas

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor

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


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Raspberry Beer Cocktail

Credit: 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.


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Vera Kollans Cocktails

Credit: Photo: Brain Woodcock; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

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


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Italian Raspberry Cocktail

Credit: Photo: Rachel Weill; Food Styling: Karen Shinto

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


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Frosty Raspberry-Lime Margarita

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Erynn Hedrick Hassinger

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


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Blackberry Pisco Sours

Credit: 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.


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The Screened Porch

Credit: Photo: Melina Hammer; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

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


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Coconut Mojito

Credit: Photo: Michael Kraus; Styling: Roscoe Betsill

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


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Sparkling Cherry Limeade

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Annette Joseph

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


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Jalapeño-Tequila Smash

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

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


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Shoo-Fly Punch

Credit: 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.


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Marionberry Mojito

Credit: Photo: Neil Dacosta

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


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Cherry-Peach Sangria

Credit: Photo: José Picayo; Styling: Michele Faro

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


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Icy Vanilla-Rum Malted Milkshake

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

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


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Tradewind Punch

Credit: 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.


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Watermelon-Mint Margarita

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

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


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Raspberry Summer Freeze

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

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


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Cava Sangria

Credit: 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.


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Paradise Point Cooler

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


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Pimm's Cucumber Cooler

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Stylist: Linda Hirst

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


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Orange-Cream Refresher

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


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Mojito Cooler

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Five ingredients stand between you and instant summer refreshment.


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Zesty Ginger-Lime Cooler

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


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Mint Margarita Slushie

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


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Bourbon-Peach Limeade

Credit: 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.


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Blueberry-Mint Frozen Gimlet

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


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Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies

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


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1 of 31 Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails
2 of 31 Bourbon-Peach Cocktail
3 of 31 Green Gin Cocktail
4 of 31 Piña Coladas
5 of 31 Raspberry Beer Cocktail
6 of 31 Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
7 of 31 Vera Kollans Cocktails
8 of 31 Italian Raspberry Cocktail
9 of 31 Frosty Raspberry-Lime Margarita
10 of 31 Blackberry Pisco Sours
11 of 31 The Screened Porch
12 of 31 Coconut Mojito
13 of 31 Sparkling Cherry Limeade
14 of 31 Jalapeño-Tequila Smash
15 of 31 Shoo-Fly Punch
16 of 31 Marionberry Mojito
17 of 31 Cherry-Peach Sangria
18 of 31 Icy Vanilla-Rum Malted Milkshake
19 of 31 Tradewind Punch
20 of 31 Watermelon-Mint Margarita
21 of 31 Raspberry Summer Freeze
22 of 31 Cava Sangria
23 of 31 Paradise Point Cooler
24 of 31 Pimm's Cucumber Cooler
25 of 31 Orange-Cream Refresher
26 of 31 Mojito Cooler
27 of 31 Zesty Ginger-Lime Cooler
28 of 31 Mint Margarita Slushie
29 of 31 Bourbon-Peach Limeade
30 of 31 Blueberry-Mint Frozen Gimlet
31 of 31 Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies

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