The Best Summer Cocktails to Cool You Down

Made with biting tequila and fresh watermelon, a Smashed Watermelon Margarita will have you feeling refreshed. It’s got fresh, tasty ingredients like grapefruit juice and mint that combine to make one of the tastiest summer drinks possible.

With a lined rim and a watermelon slice and fresh mint leaf as a garnish, you’ll look like a total professional after whipping up this simple cocktail.

You’ve heard of a Mint Julep, but this summer, elevate your bartending game with a Raspberry Julep. With just three simple ingredients, this bourbon cocktail gets a fruity spin that is sure to leave you asking for another. 

After mixing the syrup that’s collected at the bottom with the bourbon, you’ll have a lovely pink drink that’s perfect for a day by the pool or a night spent on a rooftop bar.

Smash cocktails are just as fun to make as they are to drink. A Gin Basil Smash has a tasty hint of lemon and a striking taste of basil that works perfectly together. Get your muddler ready because if you try this once, you’ll be making it all season long.

Vodka drinkers, listen up – the Greyhound is about to become your go-to summer cocktail. With just two ingredients, it’s simple enough for a DIY any night of the week, but if you’re craving it when you’re out and about, it’s easy to instruct the bartender if they’re unfamiliar with the drink. 

If you love grapefruit and hate being hot, you’re going to want a Greyhound this summer.

More of a rum fan? The Pure Passion will definitely keep you cool for summer. With a combination of Passoa Liqueur Passion Fruit, Peach Bitters, Passion fruit syrup and lime juice this fruity cocktail is always refreshing.