I am a sucker for a cocktail, especially in the warmer months! They are so refreshing and I love how creative they can be! I have my firm favourites but recently I have definitely been branching out – I recently had a Watermelon Daquiri when out with my best friend and it was DELICIOUS! We are sharing 10 Summer cocktail & mocktail recipes. When I was pregnant with the boys I never wanted to feel like I was missing out so opted for non-alcoholic alternatives!
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SUMMER COCKTAIL & MOCKTAIL RECIPES
ALCOHOLIC
These cocktail recipes are for those who enjoy a lovely summer tipple – we have something for everyone! From gin lovers to you vodka fiends.
PINK GIN SPRITZ – RECIPE CREDIT TO CRAFT GIN CLUB
INGREDIENTS;
- 25ml QVT Dry Gin Édition CGC
- 25ml Pink Gin Spritz cocktail syrup
- 100ml London Essence Soda Water
- Grapefruit slice, to garnish
METHOD;
Pour all the ingredients into a wine glass filled with ice and give it a quick stir to combine. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and serve.
STRAWBERRY MOSCOW MULE – RECIPE CREDIT TO MY FOOD STORY
INGREDIENTS;
- 4 Strawberries stem removed and cut into half
- 2-3 Sprigs fresh Mint
- 60 ml Vodka
- Juice of a Lime
- 120 ml Ginger beer (approx)
METHOD;
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Add strawberries and mint leaves to a glass and muddle till the strawberries are broken down into tiny pieces.
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Add ice, vodka, lime juice and top with ginger beer. Stir to mix well. Serve immediately.
VODKA STRAWBERRY LEMONADE – RECIPE CREDIT TO HEATHER CHRISTO
INGREDIENTS;
FOR STRAWBERRY PUREE
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup waterFOR LEMONADE
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup vodka
- mint and lemon slices for garnish
- ice cubes
METHOD;
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and strawberries and bring to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved.
- Throw into the jar of a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Add the lemon juice, water and the vodka to the strawberry simple syrup.
- Fill the glasses completely with ice cubes and add some mint and lemon slices. Pour the cocktails over the ice and serve immediately.
PEACH ROSE SANGRIA – RECIPE CREDIT TO RECIPE RUNNER
INGREDIENTS;
- 1 bottle rosé wine
- 1/4 cup brandy or peach brandy
- 1 cup peach juice or nectar
- 3 peaches, pitted and sliced thin
- 1/2 pint raspberries, washed
- Sparkling water
METHOD;
- Add the sliced peaches and raspberries to a pitcher. Pour the rosé, brandy and peach juice over the fruit. Stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least an hour or longer.
- Pour the sangria along with some of the fruit into glasses. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a fresh peach slice.
PASSIONFRUIT MARTINI – RECIPE CREDIT TO SUPER GOLDEN BAKES
INGREDIENTS;
- Passionfruit Liqueur
- 3 passion fruits
- 50 ml (1.7fl oz) vodka
- 50 ml ( 1.7fl oz) clear pressed apple juice
- 1/2 tbsp liquid egg white (optional)
- Passionfruit Puree
- Passionfruit Syrup
METHOD;
- Fill your martini glass with ice. Halve the passionfruit. Slice one thin sliver and set aside. Scoop the rest out the flesh / seeds into a small sieve. Press at the pulp with the back of the spoon and extract the juice (into your cocktail shaker).
- Add all the remaining ingredients and fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until frost forms on the outside of the shaker.
- Discard the ice from the martini glass. Strain the cocktail into the glass. Decorate with a fine slice of passionfruit.
MOCKTAILS
We are fully aware that alcohol isn’t for everyone so we are also sharing five amazing mocktail recipes!
SUMMER BERRY HIGHBALL – RECIPE CREDIT TO CRAFT GIN CLUB
INGREDIENTS;
- 1 Strawberry
- 3 Raspberries
- 15ml Elderflower Syrup
- 15ml Lime Juice
- 45ml Apple Juice
- 50ml Soda Water
- Mint and raspberries, to garnish
METHOD;
Add the raspberries and strawberry to a shaker and gently muddle them. Add the gin, elderflower syrup, lime juice, apple juice with ice and shake well. Strain into a Highball glass over ice and top with soda. Garnish with raspberries and mint.
GRAPEFRUIT AND GIN SPRITZER – RECIPE CREDIT TO LAUREN CARIS COOKS
INGREDIENTS;
- 1 part Grapefruit Juice
- 2 parts Ginger Ale/Beer
- Ice Cubes
- Cranberries and Mint Leaves for garnish (optional)
METHOD;
- Cranberry simple syrup
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Sparkling water
- Ice
- Rosemary sprig (optional)
METHOD;
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Into a lowball glass, add ice.
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Pour in the cranberry simple syrup and the lime juice. Top with sparkling water.
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Stir to combine, then garnish with a rosemary sprig if desired.
NON-ALCOHOLIC SANGRIA – RECIPE CREDIT TO BBC GOOD FOOD
INGREDIENTS; (serves 10)
- 2 cups orange juice – chilled
- 1 cup white grape juice – chilled
- 1 cup light cranberry juice
- 1 liter sprite – chilled
- 2 cups assorted fruit (for garnish)
- For garnish mint sprigs – fresh
METHOD;
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In a large bowl or pitcher, stir together chilled orange juice, grape juice, and cranberry juice.
- Add the sprite; stir gently. Fill each of the 10 glasses about 2/3 full with ice. Divide fruit among glasses. Pour juice mixture into glasses.
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Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
WATERMELON & LIME MOCKTAIL – RECIPE CREDIT TO TESCO
INGREDIENTS;
- 1 watermelon
- 2 limes
- 1 tbsp white sugar or runny honey
- 500ml (17fl oz) chilled soda water
- 10 mint leaves, plus a few mint sprigs for garnish
- about 10-15 ice cubes to serve, plus extra (optional)
METHOD;
- Halve the watermelon and cut the flesh into chunks, discarding any seeds and the rind – you’ll need about 450g (15 1/2oz) flesh in total. Transfer to the freezer, in a suitable container, and leave for an hour to get really cold.
- Slice 2 thin round slices from each of the limes and set aside for garnish, then squeeze the juice from the remaining limes into a blender.
- After an hour, remove the watermelon from the freezer and add to a blender, along with the sugar or honey, chilled soda water and the mint leaves.
- Blend until smooth, adding a splash more soda water if you prefer a thinner consistency, then stir and pour into a jug filled with the ice cubes.
- Garnish with the reserved lime slices and the mint sprigs. Serve in tall glasses, filled with more ice, if you like.
Caroline
Anything that has strawberries in is a yes from me! I’m looking to make some cocktails this summer so will definitely reference back to this 🙂 x
Lindsay
I’m loving the sound of the Strawberry Moscow Mule! Mmmm might have to make that this summer 🙂
Karalee Shotola
These all sound so good & that’s great you included non-alcoholic recipes as well. I want to try making the vodka strawberry lemonade!
Melanee
These all sound so good – especially the peach rose Sangria!! Thanks so much for sharing, I can’t wait to try these out 🙂
Jenny in Neverland
The Vodka Strawberry Lemonade sounds absolutely delicious! I love cocktails and mocktails. They’re absolutely perfect for Summer. I don’t drink much alcohol so mocktails are a great alternative for me!
Nyxie
I love me some mocktails! I’ll defo be taking these on board for tonights BBQ!
Molly @ Transatlantic Notes
The grapefruit and gin spritzer sounds so refreshing — perfect for the summer. Thanks for curating this list of recipes, really great selection!
Della Driscoll
Do I need all these drinks in my life right now?! Yes!! What a brilliant selection xx
readandreviewit
Great suggestions here – these all look delicious! I especially love the look of the vodka strawberry lemonade. Thanks for sharing!
Jaya Avendel
The Strawberry mule, both sangrias, and the watermelon mocktail all look so good! I love a cold drink this time of year and love it even more when a good drink can be produced both with alcohol or alchohol-less.
Thanks for sharing!
Headphonesthoughts
I would totally have this just without the vodka in it. I would just make it a virgin drink. All of these sound amazing.
Ruth| Ruthiee loves Glamour
These are fabulous recipes and I love cocktails. I would love to give the watermelon and lime mocktail a try. I love watermelon a lot and this recipe sounds great! The Vodka strawberry lemonade looks so good as well. I would love to give it a try
Lynn
Aw, how sweet to add in mocktails too! I’m a big sangria and spiked lemonade person for summer. These all look so yummy! x
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Simona
Ohhhhh that peach rose sangria sounds like my ideal summer drink! All these sound so yummy…even the mocktails! Gotta try as soon as possible x