TRY THESE PERFECT POOLSIDE SUMMER COCKTAILS + MOCKTAILS

As summer heats up, indulge in refreshing cocktails and mocktails that embody the season's spirit. From zesty citrus mixes to cooling cucumber blends, these recipes promise to keep you cool and satisfied. Whether you're lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard barbecue, elevate your summer gatherings with these delightful drinks.

BLUEBERRY LEMON SMASH MOCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons fresh or frozen blueberries, plus more for topping

  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus a sprig for serving

  • juice from half a lemon, plus a slice for serving

  • 2 tablespoons blueberry jam

  • 2-3 dashes orange or angostura bitters

  • sparkling water for topping

  • LEMON SUGAR RIM: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar + zest of 1 lemon

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. To make the lemon sugar rim: combine the lemon zest and sugar on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in sugar, then fill with ice.

  2. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, muddle the blueberries, thyme, and lemon juice, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the jam, and bitters. Fill with ice and shake until combined.

  3. Strain into your prepared glass and stir gently to combine. Top with sparkling water. ENJOY!

CHERRY BOURBON OLD FASHIONED

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cherries, pitted, plus more for topping

  • 2 oz fresh orange juice, plus orange slice for garnish

  • 1 oz bourbon whiskey

  • 1 - 2 dashes angostura bitters

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add pitted cherries to cocktail glass and muddle well.

  2. Add orange juice, bourbon, and bitters. Stir to combine.

  3. Add ice and garnish with cherries and orange slice. ENJOY!

GRAPEFRUIT PALOMA MOCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 oz grapefruit juice

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice

  • 1/2 oz – 1 oz maple syrup

  • sparkling water

  • sliced limes and grapefruit for serving

  • spring of thyme for serving

  • kosher salt for rim of glass

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pour kosher salt on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in salt, then fill with ice.

  2. Add the grapefruit juice, lime juice, and maple syrup to a glass and stir until well combined.

  3. Top off the glass with sparkling water, stir to combine, and serve with a slice of lime and fresh grapefruit. ENJOY!

WATERMELON GIN WONDER

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups fresh cubed watermelon, plus slice for serving

  • 8 fresh mint leaves

  • 4 fresh cucumber slices, about 1/2” thick

  • 3/4 oz simple syrup

  • 1.5 oz gin

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Prepare the watermelon juice. Put watermelon chunks into a blender, blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth throughout. Pour over a mesh sieve into a large glass. Set aside.

  2. Add mint leaves, cucumber, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler, muddle them all together very well. Add gin, the watermelon juice from Step 1, and a generous amount of ice. Stir well to combine.

  3. Add ice to a cocktail glass. Pour cocktail over ice and garnish with watermelon slice. ENJOY!

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