5 Summer Cocktail Recipes to Refresh Your BBQ

Summer is the perfect season to gather some friends, grill some burgers, and enjoy a refreshing cocktail in the backyard. From fruity to boozy, we’ve got you covered with these 5 summer cocktail recipes that are sure to please. So, put on your sun hats and let’s get mixing!

1. Watermelon Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh watermelon juice
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup orange liqueur
• 2 tbsp simple syrup

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a pitcher
2. Serve over ice with a salted rim and garnish with sliced lime or watermelon.

2. Pineapple Coconut Mojito

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 4-6 fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup coconut rum
• Splash of club soda

Directions:

1. Muddle pineapple, lime juice, and mint in a glass
2. Add ice and pour coconut rum over it
3. Top with club soda
4. Garnish with pineapple slice and fresh mint

3. Blueberry Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar
• 4 cups water

Directions:

1. Muddle blueberries and honey in a pitcher
2. Add lemon juice and water, stir
3. Serve over ice with a lemon wedge garnish

4. Strawberry Basil Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz strawberry vodka
• 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 3 fresh basil leaves

Directions:

1. Muddle basil leaves, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker
2. Add vodka and triple sec
3. Fill shaker with ice and shake well
4. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with fresh basil or strawberry

5. Cucumber Gin and Tonic

Ingredients:

• 1 oz gin
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 4 cucumber slices
• Tonic water

Directions:

1. Muddle cucumber slices with gin and lime juice in a glass
2. Add ice and top with tonic water
3. Garnish with cucumber slice and lime wedge

Now that you have these 5 cocktail recipes in your arsenal, you’re ready to host the ultimate summer BBQ. Cheers!