This summer has been just flying by and I’m honestly not ready for fall (just yet)! While the summer produce season is still in full swing, I wanted to share a list of 5 cocktails to try this summer before the season ends!

Even though it’s been a quick summer, I’ve felt so much inspiration this season when it comes to making cocktails! Summer always brings so many fresh and bright flavors, that there’s endless possibilities. 

5 Cocktails To Try This Summer

Blueberry Lavender Mojito

For One Serving

• 1/2 cup of blueberries
• 2 oz of rum
• 1 oz of honey lavender syrup
• Juice of 1 lime
• 3 sprigs of mint
• Splash of Topo Chico Twist of Lime

In a tall drinking glass, muddle the blueberries and mint together until the juices are released. Add in the rum, honey lavender syrup, and lime juice. Stir well, add crushed ice, and top with Topo Chico, blueberries, and mint.

For Honey Lavender Syrup:

• 1 cup of Honey
• 1 cup of Water
• 1 Tbs of dried lavender

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Take pan off of the heat and steep for 10 minutes or until cooled. Strain the dried lavender.

Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Pina Colada

For One Serving

• 5-6 fresh pineapple cubes or 2 oz of pineapple juice 
• Juice of 1/2 a lime
• 1 oz of cream of coconut
• 2 oz of dark rum
• 1 oz of light rum

In a cocktail shaker, toss in the fresh pineapple and muddle until the juices are released. If you don’t have fresh pineapple available, you can just use store bought pineapple juice! Then, add ice and the rest of the ingredients to your shaker and shake for a good 30 seconds. 

Pour your pina colada in a cocktail glass (rattan glasses linked here) filled with crushed ice. Garnish with pineapple leaves, a lime wheel, and enjoy!

Watermelon Basil Margarita 

For One Serving

• 8 watermelon cubes
• Juice of 1 lime 
• 5 oz of tequila
• 1 tbs of agave
• 5 basil leaves

Blend all the ingredients and pour over a salt rimmed glass full of ice and garnish with watermelon and basil.

Strawberry Paloma

For One Serving

• 2 strawberries – sliced & stemmed
• 1.5 oz of Tequila
• 2 oz of grapefruit juice
• 1/2 a Lime – juiced
• 1 Tbs of melted honey or agave
• splash of Topo Chico or sparkling water

In an empty cocktail shaker, add your sliced strawberries, lime juice, and tequila. Muddle the strawberries until they’re broken down. Then add the honey, grapefruit juice, and ice and shake for at least 30 seconds.

In a cocktail glass rimmed with salt and full of ice, pour over your paloma and garnish with strawberry slices and enjoy!

Pineapple Mojito Refresher

For 2 servings

• 8 cucumber slices
• 3 oz of white rum
• 1 lime – juiced
• 5 sprigs of cilantro
• 5 sprigs of mint
• 1/2 cup of pineapple juice
• splash of sparkling water

In an empty cocktail shaker, add the first five ingredients and muddle until the cucumber slices are broken down. Then, add ice and the pineapple juice. Shake for at least 30 seconds. Pour up your pineapple mojito refresher over a glass filled with ice and garnish with lime & cucumber slices, cilantro, and mint!

I hope this 5 cocktails to try this summer list inspires you for your next summer happy hour! If you’re a tequila fanatic like me, you can also check out my top five cocktails for cinco de mayo for even more summer inspiration!

Cheers Y’all,