As the sun shines brighter and temperatures soar, there’s no better way to beat the heat than with a perfectly crafted cocktail. Whether you’re hosting a poolside party, lounging on a beach, or simply unwinding on your patio, this guide is your go-to resource for vibrant and tantalizing drink recipes. From classic favorites like spritzers and coolers to innovative creations that infuse seasonal fruits and herbs, we've curated an eclectic mix of concoctions to suit every taste.

Rosé Watermelon Quencher

Ingredients

• 1 bottle Waterbrook Sangiovese Rosé

• 1/2 cup St. Germain (elderflower liqueur)

• 1 cup fresh watermelon juice

• Zest of 2 limes

• 1 bottle Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine (chilled)

• Fresh mint, lime wheels, and sliced watermelon for garnish

Directions

1. To make watermelon juice, blend two cups of cubed watermelon in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.

2. Combine a bottle of Rosé, St. Germain, watermelon juice, and zest into a large pitcher, chill until ready to serve. When ready to serve, add a bottle of Sparkling Wine to the pitcher and stir. Fill highball glasses with ice and pour sangria. Garnish with mint, limes, and watermelon slices.

Cherry Limeade Sparkler

Ingredients

• ½ cup (4 ounces) Olympia vodka

• 2 cups  lime La Croix, chilled

• ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice (from 1 [10-ounce] jar cherries), plus maraschino cherries with stems for garnish

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)

• 1 tablespoon simple syrup

• Lime wheels

Directions

1. Stir together vodka, sparkling water, cherry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a small pitcher. Serve over ice, and garnish with cherries and lime wheels.

Summer Berry Delight

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz.) white whiskey

• 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 oz.) Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Bonne Maman Blackberry Preserves

• 3 fresh blackberries

• fresh blackberries and lime peel twist for garnish

Directions

1. Combine 3 Tbsp. (1 1/2 oz.) white whiskey, 1 1/2 Tbsp. (3/4 oz.) Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur, 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, 1 1/2 tsp. Bonne Maman Blackberry Preserves, and 3 fresh blackberries in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Cover with lid, and shake until mixed and thoroughly chilled, about 45 seconds. Strain the whiskey mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with fresh blackberries and lime peel twists.

Mocktails

Ginger Basil Breeze

Ingredients

• 1 (1-inch-long) lemon peel strips

• 2 large fresh basil leaves

• 1/2 can chilled Peach-Pear La Croix

• 6.8 fl oz. ginger beer

• Garnish: basil leaves and lemon peel twists

Directions

1.  Pour half a can of Peach-Pear La Croix into a highball glass and top off with ginger beer. Add 1 basil leaf and swirl around in a glass with a straw. Garnish with basil leaf and a lemon peel twist.

Sunshine Punch

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dole pineapple juice

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 1/2 cups chilled unsweetened iced tea

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)

• 4 pineapple wedges, for garnish

Directions

1. Bring pineapple juice and granulated sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Boil, undisturbed, until mixture reduces to 1/2 cup and becomes syrupy, 12 to 16 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely, about 20 minutes.

2. Stir together chilled unsweetened iced tea, fresh lime juice (from 1 lime), and cooled pineapple syrup in a small pitcher. Pour evenly into 4 ice-filled glasses; garnish each with 1 pineapple wedge.

Citrus Cranberry Cooler

Ingredients

• 1 (12-oz.) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed

• 4 cups white cranberry juice cocktail

• 1 qt. club soda, chilled

• Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Directions

1. Stir together lemonade concentrate and cranberry juice cocktail in a large pitcher. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Stir in club soda just before serving. Garnish, if desired.

Raise Your Glass to Unforgettable Summer Moments

As the summer season heats up, it's time to quench your thirst with refreshing summer cocktails. From classic concoctions to innovative mocktails, there's a drink for everyone to enjoy. So, head to your nearest Bartell Drugs and explore our wide selection of beverage essentials, mixers, and garnishes. With Bartell Drugs, you can turn your summer gatherings into memorable occasions. Visit Bartell Drugs today and elevate your summer sipping experience!