Best Cocktails for Summer

A practical summer cocktail shortlist built around cold service, bright flavor and recipes that scale well for relaxed hosting.

Collection overview

  • Chill ingredients before service.
  • Prefer tall or citrus-led drinks outdoors.
  • Prepare garnishes before guests arrive.

12 recipes in this collection

Recipes in this collection

  • Daiquiri

    Daiquiri is a classic rum-based cocktail with a citrus profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    rum | shake | Coupe glass

  • Mojito

    Mojito is a classic rum-based cocktail with a refreshing profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    rum | muddle | Highball glass

  • Piña Colada

    Piña Colada is a classic rum-based cocktail with a tropical profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    rum | blend | Hurricane glass

  • Tom Collins

    Tom Collins is a classic gin-based cocktail with a refreshing profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    gin | shake | Collins glass

  • Dark ’n’ Stormy

    Dark ’n’ Stormy is a classic rum-based cocktail with a refreshing profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    rum | build | Highball glass

  • Caipirinha

    Caipirinha is a classic cachaca-based cocktail with a citrus profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    cachaca | muddle | Rocks glass

  • Paloma

    Paloma is a classic tequila-based cocktail with a refreshing profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    tequila | build | Highball glass

  • Mint Julep

    Mint Julep is a classic whiskey-based cocktail with a refreshing profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    whiskey | muddle | Julep cup

  • Bee’s Knees

    Bee’s Knees is a classic gin-based cocktail with a citrus profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    gin | shake | Coupe glass

  • Bramble

    Bramble is a classic gin-based cocktail with a citrus profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    gin | shake | Rocks glass

  • Painkiller

    Painkiller is a classic rum-based cocktail with a tropical profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    rum | shake | Tiki glass

  • Virgin Mojito

    Virgin Mojito is a classic non-alcoholic-based cocktail with a refreshing profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

    non-alcoholic | muddle | Highball glass

How to choose

Pick tall carbonated drinks for long afternoons, blended tropical recipes for poolside occasions, and compact sours when food is being served.

Frequently asked questions

Which summer cocktails are easiest for a group?

Built and batched drinks such as Mojitos, Mules and simple highballs are easier to serve repeatedly.

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