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The summer months can be scorching, making the desire for a refreshing cocktail even more appealing. Classic favorites such as piña coladas, margaritas, spritzes, and frozen coffee cocktails rise in popularity, especially as temperatures soar above 100°F in some parts of the U.S. While it’s important to remain mindful of hydration when consuming alcohol, many cocktails incorporate water-rich ingredients like cucumber, watermelon, grapefruit, and strawberries to help strike a balance.

Here are 19 refreshing cocktails that are perfect for beating the summer heat:

Four Roses Bourbon Pina Colada

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz. Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
  • 1 oz. Coconut Cream
  • 1 oz. Pineapple Juice
  • 0.25 oz. Lime Juice
• Method: Shake ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with pineapple and lime.

The Macallan Garden of Legacy

• Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz. The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old
  • 1 oz. Pink Grapefruit Juice
  • 0.5 oz. Sugar Syrup
  • A pinch of sea salt
• Method: Combine in a glass with ice and top with soda. Garnish with pink grapefruit.

Frozen Mocha

• Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz. Baileys Chocolate Liqueur
  • 0.75 oz. Vodka
  • 1 oz. Chilled Espresso
  • 0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 1.5 oz. Water or Milk
• Method: Blend all ingredients with ice until smooth.

Angel’s Envy Peach Smash

• Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz. Angel’s Envy Bourbon
  • 0.75 oz. Reàl Peach Syrup
  • 0.25 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 3 oz. Fever Tree Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade
• Method: Pour into a glass with ice, stir, and top with lemonade. Garnish with mint and a peach ring.

The Sweet Fresh Johnnie & Green Tea

• Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz. Johnnie Walker Black Label
  • 5 oz. Sweet Green Tea
• Method: Combine in a glass with ice and garnish.

Gray Whale Surfrider Splash Cocktail

• Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz. Gray Whale Vodka
  • 2 oz. Lemonade
  • 2 oz. Sparkling Water
• Method: Add all ingredients to a glass with ice and garnish with lemon and mint.

Hibiscus Cooler

• Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz. Dos Hombres Blanco Tequila
  • 0.5 oz. Agave Syrup
  • 0.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 oz. Hibiscus Tea
  • Top with soda water
• Method: Shake all except soda and strain over ice. Top with soda.

Matcha Colada

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz. Yoshi Matcha Liqueur
  • 1 oz. Coconut Rum
  • 1 oz. Coconut Cream
  • 2 oz. Pineapple Juice
• Method: Shake with ice and strain over pebble ice.

Grilled Watermelon Margarita

• Ingredients:
  • 1 oz. Cointreau
  • 2 oz. Blanco Tequila
  • 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.5 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • 0.5 oz. Grilled Watermelon Syrup
• Method: Shake ingredients with ice and fine strain into a glass. Garnish with lime.

Absolut Hot Sauce

• Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz. Absolut Tabasco
  • 1 oz. Lime Juice
  • 0.75 oz. Agave Syrup
• Method: Shake and strain into a rimmed glass.

Kahlúa Caramel Bold Brew

• Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz. Kahlúa Dunkin’
  • 4-5 oz. Cold Brew
• Method: Mix together in a glass with ice.

Jim Beam Pineapple Bourbon Iced Tea

• Ingredients:
  • 1 part Jim Beam Pineapple
  • 3 parts Chilled Black Iced Tea
  • Optional: 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• Method: Combine in a tall glass with ice and stir.

Wild Turkey Mint Julep

• Ingredients:
  • 2.5 parts Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • 12 mint leaves
• Method: Muddle mint, add crushed ice and alcohol, mix gently.

Chucu-Chucu

• Ingredients:
  • 1 oz. Watanabe Bros Imo Shochu
  • 1 oz. Can de la Calle Agave Wine
• Method: Shake ingredients with ice and strain.

Cazadores Pineapple Margarita

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz. Cazadores Pineapple Infused Tequila
  • 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.75 oz. Agave Syrup
• Method: Shake and strain into a salted glass.

Ichiki Tini

• Ingredients:
  • 2 parts Daiyame 24 Imo Shochu
  • 1 part Pineapple & Verbena Cap Corse Blanc Vermouth
• Method: Freeze before serving straight into a chilled coupe.

Another Hendrick’s Spritz

• Ingredients:
  • 1.5 parts Another Hendrick’s Gin
  • 2 parts Sparkling Rosé Wine
  • 0.75 part Lemon Juice
• Method: Combine in a large glass and garnish.

The Balvenie Poolside Cooler

• Ingredients:
  • 2 parts The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old
  • 2 parts fresh pressed strawberry juice
  • 1 part Simple Syrup
• Method: Shake ingredients and serve over ice.

Pegasus Lychee Martini

• Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz. Pegasus Vodka
  • 1 oz. Lychee Nectar
  • 0.5 oz. Lemon Juice
• Method: Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.

These cocktails, brimming with flavor and refreshment, are sure to keep you cool during the hottest days of the year.