21 BEST SUMMER COCKTAILS

Add this tropical cocktail to the lineup at your next backyard party. Use a KitchenAid^® blender to combine sage-infused honey with frozen pineapple, vodka and lime juice, then garnish with a toasted sage leaf for a symphony of earthy, sweet and tangy flavors.

Strike a happy medium between sweet and tart with this lemonade cocktail. Use a KitchenAid^® Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer to combine fresh raspberries, lemon juice and turbinado sugar. Blend the mixture with a homemade simple syrup, water, vodka and ice for a gratifying alternative to traditional hard lemonade. 

You can enjoy the tropical and fruity flavors of this summertime beverage with or without alcohol additives. Create a virgin drink by pureeing lemon juice, sugar and watermelon in a KitchenAid^® blender. Blend coconut milk into the puree, then pour and garnish with mint leaves. For an alcoholic cocktail, simply stir in two ounces of vodka before serving.

Pair the tang of mango with a savory blend of cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper in this mango-centric spin on a margarita. Use the KitchenAid^® K150 3-Speed Ice Crushing Blender to achieve a thick and slushy margarita mixture, then add the mixture to margarita glasses with rims dipped in a spicy blend for a satisfying flavor contrast. 

Invigorate any summer evening with this cocktail recipe that can be modified to create a crowd-pleasing mocktail. Attach the KitchenAid^® Citrus Juicer to any KitchenAid^® stand mixer¹ and quickly juice oranges and limes, then add citrus juice to juiced apple, pear and pineapple for a robust blend of fresh fruit flavors. Incorporate tequila, then garnish with fresh mint or a dash of cinnamon before serving.

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Incorporate exotic fruit into your next summer party with this passion fruit infused margarita. For the taste and feel of an elevated popsicle treat, you’ll pair a smooth mix of tequila and orange liqueur with citrus, strawberry, mangos, agave nectar and mint to create an ice-cold and energizing beverage.

This margarita recipe is simple to make and delicious to sip. Combine the fruity, peppery undertones of silver tequila with sweet and sour ruby red grapefruit, orange and lime. Serve it in your favorite margarita glasses with a lemon or lime wedge garnish.

Keep guests coming back for more with this simple twist on a Spanish classic. Packed with fresh summer favorites like raspberry, orange, lime and watermelon flavors, this white wine, vodka and triple sec cocktail is quick to prepare so you can sip it on a whim all summer long.

Blend the fruity zest of Sauvignon Blanc with the burnt orange and vanilla bean flavors of Grand Marnier in this refreshing summer cocktail. Use a KitchenAid^® food processor to slice limes, lemon and starfruit, then pour Grand mariner, Sauvignon Blanc and soda water over prepared fruit before chilling and serving.  

Summer cocktails don’t need to be complicated to be irresistible. For this recipe, choose a combination of fresh fruits of your choice—like blood oranges, pineapple and grapefruit—and juice them. Top freshly squeezed juice with chilled champagne and garnish with your choice for fresh fruit or herbs. The KitchenAid^® Citrus Juicer Attachment helps you juice citrus fruits quickly and easily.

Put a chilly twist on cocktail night with this champagne-infused strawberry sorbet. Use a KitchenAid^® blender to puree strawberries, sugar and lemon, then combine all of your ingredients using a KitchenAid^® stand mixer and churn sorbet into a thick and creamy blend perfect for scooping using the KitchenAid^® Ice Cream Maker attachment¹.

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Take advantage of ripe and juicy peaches during the summer season with this sparkling Italian cocktail. Simply use a blender to puree fresh peaches, then add two parts Prosecco and one part fresh peach puree into a Champagne flute and serve.

Savor a quiet summer evening as you sip on a cocktail rich with floral tones. Rose water, rose syrup and gin create a complex botanical base while raspberry packs a punch of fruity flavor and a vibrant color perfect for summer.

You can whip up this simple but satisfying cocktail in minutes with nothing but gin, lemon juice, honey and ice. Pour two parts gin into a cocktail shaker, then add one part lemon juice and a half part honey (or add honey to taste). Shake with ice to thoroughly mix ingredients for consistency from the first sip to the last drop, then pour into glasses and garnish with a lemon wedge.

You can’t go wrong with this classic summertime beverage. Quench your thirst with this sweet, citrusy and herbaceous combination of rum, lime, pineapple, dates, ginger and mint leaves topped with sparkling water.

Mango jalapeño daiquiris are a spicy summer staple sure to keep you and your party guests cool. Use a KitchenAid^® blender to combine mango, lime, maple syrup and jalapeño to achieve a smooth and creamy texture. Pour over crushed ice and enjoy the marriage of hot and spicy to sweet and sugary. 

Hit the patio and enjoy a citrus infused old fashioned with a powerful blend of rich botanical, fruity and sweet flavors. You can prepare a marmalade bourbon old fashioned with only a handful of ingredients, including orange marmalade, cinnamon sticks, bourbon and aromatic bitters.

Cool off on a hot summer day with this citrus, ginger and rosemary-infused cocktail featuring splashes of bourbon and vodka. Create your own simple syrup for this recipe, and top it off with a dash of sparkling water for a balanced, fizzy blend.

Whip up a boozy summer party drink guests won’t soon forget with this vodka slush recipe. Combine sugar, dried lavender, fresh ginger, vodka, lemon juice and mint with finely chopped ice, then garnish with fresh lavender sprigs for an eye-catching accent.

Bring creamy and rich tropical flavors to your table this summer with this lime and coconut cocktail. Use a KitchenAid^® blender to prepare a coconut powder for margarita glass rims garnished with zesty lime wheels, then fill each glass with a slushy tequila, cointreau, powdered coconut and agave nectar blend.

Create this simple yet satisfying summer slushie with only four ingredients: watermelon juice, White Zinfandel, simple syrup and mint leaves. Freeze watermelon juice in ice cube trays, then use a blender like the KitchenAid^® K400 Variable Speed Blender to mix in wine, syrup and mint leaves for a silky smooth slushie.