Summer Cocktails – 10 Of The Best To Beat That Summer Heat

A cocktail in the harrowing heat of summer serves only one purpose: to refresh and make you feel cool. This is what makes summer cocktails such a popular choice for nearly every person under the sun. Moreover, most of the drinks are easy to prepare and with the right recipe, almost anyone can do it. As a matter of fact, some of the most popular cocktails are the easiest to make.

In that case, what are the best summer cocktails that are easy to prepare? Well for starters, it is important to understand that different recipes require different types of alcohol to make. For instance, vodka, gin and rum are the most common ingredients for the cocktails on this list. They make classic drinks such as Daiquiri , Cape Codder and the infamous Gin and Tonic. There are a wide variety of brands to choose from and this makes it easy and fun to prepare the cocktails.

One of the most common summer cocktails is the Margarita. This special blend is one of the most sought after drinks in the summer. The next one is the Mojito, which uses rum as the main ingredient. If you want to switch it up however, you can try the Mint Julep which uses Bourbon. Then, Sangria is probably the poster child for summer cocktails while the Piña Colada comes in next as the favourite for rum lovers.

Easy DIY Summer Cocktail Recipes

Not everyone will be lucky enough to have cocktail bars at their disposal. Depending on your drink of choice however, making summer cocktails is a straightforward procedure. The easiest of all to make is the Gin and Tonic. All you need is 3 ounces of gin, 3 lime wedges and 4 ounces of Tonic water. Add the gin to a glass with ice, squeeze the lime wedges in and add tonic then stir to combine. You can garnish the drink with a lime wedge.

If you want to impress friends or family with your prowess in making summer cocktails, try the Sangria. This drink requires either white or red wine as the main component. You will also need orange and apple slices as well as pomegranate seeds and blackberries. Orange juice and sparkling water are also part of the recipe. Stir all the ingredients in a pitcher and refrigerate it overnight.

The Piña Colada is another classic. The ingredients include ice, 2.5 ounces of rum, 3 ounces of pineapple juice and coconut cream. Combine the rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice in a blender. Blend with around 5 ice cubes and serve into a tall glass.

The Mojito requires 2 ounces of white rum, 1 ounce of lime juice, 1 tables spoon of fine sugar and 3 mint leaves. Stir the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves together then add the rum.