6 Easy and Fun Summer Cocktail Recipes to Please Any Guest

There are few things that feel better than having cocktail recipes to whip up for your friends that make everyone ask for your recipe and wonder what you’ve whipped up. I’ve found my go-to 6 cocktail recipes that are sure to please almost any guest and any taste palette.

SMOKY WATERMELON LEMON MARGARITA

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This margarita is a refreshing and fun summer drink, transporting you to a lively, beautiful escape, with some unexpected twists like the smokey mezcal but balanced by the perfect mix of both salty and sweet. It is easy and quick to make, and you can find the recipe from Half Baked Harvest here.

Pineapple Jalepeño Margarita

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For friends who love tequila and a little kick, this is the perfect drink to put together and serve to them. The pineapple juice paired with the tequila makes for the perfect base and the jalepeño garnishes add the perfect kick to bring together an entire experience for your taste buds. You can view the entire original recipe from Yummly here.

Passion Fruit and Gin Fizz Cocktail

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This is Ansley’s personal fav on the list — the Passion Fruit and Gin Fizz Cocktail. Full of tropical flavors, this cocktail is refreshing, sweet (but not too sweet) and topped with fizz for a complete treat. The lemon bitters add the perfect pop of flavor to this beautifully tropical cocktail. View the original recipe from Food Duchess here.

Juicy Pear Vanilla Recipe

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This is a recipe that was made with the intention of taking a classic margarita into a cooler season, like fall and winter. This way you can transition your favorite margarita into the cooler temps by switching a few ingredients and keeping the same feel of your favorite classic cocktail. You can snag the original recipe from Best Friends For Frosting here.

Spicy Watermelon Margarita Poptail

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Because the only thing better than a margarita is a margarita poptail — here is a crowd pleaser for anyone who loves a little extra fun. This drink is especially wonderful for parties and warm weather get-togethers. You can find this marvelous recipe from Inspired by This here.