5 Trending Cocktails for Summer 2021

While there may be a couple of months until summer, it is never too early to start planning ways to relax, unwind, and enjoy the warm weather. After the rough summer of quarantining we had in 2020, we deserve to make sure we have a summer that is fun, refreshing, and memorable.

There’s no better way to do that than unwind with a nice, cool summer cocktail. After a long, hot summer day, what could be better than sitting on a patio and sipping cocktails with you friends?

With countless different types of cocktails available, it can be hard to choose which cocktail will be the best fit.

Here are five different summer cocktails that you are sure to love:

1. Sangrias

Fruity, cold, and fun, sangrias are the perfect summer cocktail to help you cool down on a hot summer day. 

Here are a few sangria recipes you should consider trying this summer:

Watermelon Mint Sangria

This combination of vodka, Cointreau, and rosé is a sweet and festive cocktail perfect for a picnic or a backyard barbeque with friends.

Piña Colada Sangria

This fun take on a piña colada great for a girl’s night or a night on the town.  With coconut, pineapple, and moscato, this incredibly sweet drink is perfect for the summer.

Sangria Verde

Nothing says refreshing like sangria verde, a cucumber and melon infused drink that is reminiscent of the water at a luxury spa. Herbs like mint and the slightly sweet taste will leave you feeling rejuvenated this summer.

2. Margaritas

You can make sure all of your summer gatherings are a blast with margaritas. 

Here are some margarita recipes that any tequila lover will enjoy:

Prickly Pear Margarita

If you want summer drinks that are just a tad sweet, the prickly pear margarita is a creative choice. This drink mixes tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and prickly pear syrup for a unique drink that is sure to be the talk of your summer barbeque, neighborhood block party, or book club meeting.

Frozen Margaritas

Bring out your inner child with the slushy-like frozen margarita. These margaritas are the perfect way to cool down after a long day outside in the unforgiving summer heat.

Strawberry Lemonade Margarita

What says summer more than a nice, tall glass of lemonade? Serve party guests a twist on the summer favorite with a strawberry lemonade margarita.

3. Martinis

Last summer, fancy events were put on hold due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why this summer, classy is the name of the game.

Here are three upscale summer martinis you will enjoy:

Lemon Basil Martini

Step up a summer classic with a lemon basil martini. With fresh basil leaves, tangy lemon juice, and a bit of citrus vodka, you can make all of your summer relaxation dreams come true.

Pomegranate Martini

Hosting a black tie event or looking for a cosmo-style martini for a girl’s night, a pomegranate martini has the rich flavors you need for a memorable evening. Mix vodka, pomegranate juice, Cointreau, lemon juice, and a bit of syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice, and let the good times commence.

Bikini Martini

It will be hard for you to remember you’re not on a tropical island or sunbathing on the beach with a bikini martini in your hands. Blended coconut rum and vodka, pineapple juice, and grenade will layer beautifully in your glass and remind you of an ocean paradise.

4. Mojitos

With a bold minty and citrusy flavor, mojitos are the perfect drink to sip poolside (or from the comfort of your couch if you’re planning a staycation).

Here are three mojitos that scream summer:

Mango Mojito

Mix sweet, juicy mango with fresh mint, and you’re well on your way to the perfect summer drink. When you have a mango mojito you’ll feel like you have been transported to a tropical island.

Sweet Tea Mojito

There’s a reason why sweet tea is a southern favorite. Combine the rich taste of sweet tea with the tropical breeze-esque freshness of a mojito and you’ll be in heaven.

Pineapple Jalapeno Mojito

Spice up your summer get togethers with these mojitos that mix lime, mint, pineapple, and jalapeno. These are sure to impress any house guests and add a flavorful bite to a classic drink.

5. Daiquiris

You may not be able to vacation on an island paradise or visit a breathtaking beach this summer, but these tropical daiquiris will be the next best thing.

Here are a few daiquiris you should try this summer:

Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Daiquiri

One sip of this daiquiri, and you will feel like you are in Hawaii. With flavorful passion fruit, zesty orange, and rich guava, this daiquiri is perfect for a backyard luau.

Strawberries and Cream Daiquiri

As a kid, there was nothing better than finishing your summer day with a cold ice cream sundae. With this strawberries and cream daiquiri, you can add rum to some strawberries and whipped cream and enjoy an unforgettable alcoholic “sundae.”

Mango Coconut Daiquiri

Mangos and coconut are quintessential summer foods. If you want a daiquiri that tastes amazing and feels like summer, a mango coconut daiquiri will do the trick.