Summer means cocktail time, right? There’s nothing better than lazing in the sun, with a refreshing frozen margarita or spritzer in hand. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic sundowner or something different, simmer down with our best summer cocktail recipes. They’re ideal for hot days by the pool.
Classic Cocktail Recipes
Classic cocktails are the same the world over. These are for the people who know what they want, and love it done properly.
Classic Whiskey Sour
This Bourbon beauty is bound to become your new favourite summer cocktail.
Recipe for Classic Whiskey Sour
Pink French 75
The classic gin cocktail recipe gets a romantic twist.
Dirty Martini with Stilton Stuffed Olives
This pungent but creamy cheese cuts through the strong alcohol and pairs well with the olive brine.
Recipe for Dirty Martini with Stilton Stuffed Olives
Peach Bellini
A classic, peachy pleasure, and one of our favourite cocktail recipes.
Classic Margarita
This iconic drink needs no introduction. Boozy and tart – this is a real margarita.
Paloma
Grapefruit cordial, soda water and tequila – what more encouragement do you need?
The Classics… with a Twist
Sometimes it’s okay to mix things up a bit…
Frozen JOYA Apple Margarita
Sip your way through summer with this refreshing slushie-inspired apple margarita.
Recipe for Frozen JOYA Apple Margarita
Negroni Sbagliato Poptail
Boozy lollies are seriously the most fun way to enjoy your drink!
Recipe for Negroni Sbagliato Poptail
Moscow Mule Poptail
This cocktail recipe makes the refreshing Mule even more thirst-quenching.
Recipe for Moscow Mule Poptail
Pineapple & Grapefruit Mojito
This mojito recipe may not be traditional, but it will hit the spot on a summery afternoon.
Recipe for Pineapple & Grapefruit Mojito
Salted Caramel & Orange Margarita
A sinful cocktail that combines the tang of citrus with the sweetness of caramel.
Recipe for Salted Caramel & Orange Margarita
Gin & Tonic with a Twist
Gin and jellies that’ll get you jiving!
Recipe for Gin & Tonic with a Twist
Pomegranate Cosmopolitan
Swap out cranberry for pomegranate for the perfect punch.
Recipe for Pomegranate Cosmopolitan
Ruby Grapefruit Mojito
This ruby grapefruit cocktail will definitely get you revved up for a night out!
Recipe for Ruby Grapefruit Mojito
Pink Lemonade Candy Floss Cocktail
Pretty-as-a-picture and totally divine, this cocktail has the ideal balance of sweet and sour.
Recipe for Pink Lemonade Candy Floss Cocktail
Mango & Coconut Daiquiri
Forget about strawberry, this mango and coconut daiquiri is all you need this summer.
Recipe for Mango & Coconut Daiquiri
ClemenGold Gin & Tonic
Add a little kick to your regular tipple with some jalapeños and a dash of ClemenGold Gin.
Recipe for ClemenGold Gin & Tonic
Want more? Spruce up your cocktails with these infusions.
